6 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a division of some larger or more complex organization
verb
• grow and send out branches or branch-like structures
Example sentence • The cat climbed up the tree branch .
5 1 noun n noun
• farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
Example sentence • I visited a beautiful ranch in Montana last summer.
6 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a ditch dug as a fortification having a parapet of the excavated earth
verb
• impinge or infringe upon
Example sentence • The soldiers dug a trench to protect themselves from enemy fire.
6 1 verb v verb
• stop the flow of a liquid
Example sentence • They used a tourniquet to stanch the bleeding.
5 1 noun n noun
• a long seat for more than one person
verb
• take out of a game; of players
Example sentence • I sat on a bench in the park and read a book.
6 1 verb v noun
• a small slip noose made with seizing
Example sentence • She clenched her fists in anger.
6 1 verb v Example sentence • He drank a glass of water to quench his thirst.
9 3 noun n noun
• a slide of large masses of snow and ice and mud down a mountain
verb
• gather into a huge mass and roll down a mountain, of snow
Example sentence • The avalanche buried the mountain village.
6 1 verb v verb
• turn pale, as if in fear
Example sentence • She blanched the vegetables before cooking them.
7 2 noun n noun
• a portion of something (especially money)
Example sentence • The company issued a tranche of new shares to raise capital.
7 2 noun n noun
• A position where the gymnast is horizontal and face-down, using only the hands as support.
Example sentence • She performed a beautiful planche at the gymnastics competition.
6 1 noun n noun
• a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant
Example sentence • The stench of rotting fish wafted through the air.
9 2 noun n
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6 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments
verb
• twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates
Example sentence • He used a wrench to tighten the bolts.
6 1 verb v verb
• turn pale, as if in fear
Example sentence • She couldn't help but blench when the horror movie reached its climax.
8 2 verb v Example sentence • He tried to entrench himself in the company by building strong relationships with the top executives.
8 2 verb v verb
• tighten one's belt; use resources carefully
Example sentence • The company decided to retrench some of its employees to cut costs.
5 1 noun n noun
• freshwater dace-like game fish of Europe and western Asia noted for ability to survive outside water
Example sentence • The tench is known for its olive-green color and slimy skin.
9 2 noun n noun
• a strong worktable for a carpenter or mechanic
Example sentence • He spent hours working on the project on his workbench .
8 2 verb v verb
• To open (something that was clenched).
Example sentence • He took a deep breath, trying to unclench his tense muscles.
9 3 noun n noun
• (of a water channel) A diverging branch of a river, creek, or stream which re-enters the main stream.
Example sentence • The river's anabranch created a new channel through the floodplain.
9 2 verb v
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Example sentence • He disbranched the tree to allow more sunlight to reach the garden.
11 3 adjective adj
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Example sentence • The interbranch committee reached a decision after much deliberation.
8 2 verb v
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Example sentence • The tree will eventually rebranch after the storm.
9 2 noun n noun
• A branch that is itself an offshoot of a branch of something.
Example sentence • The biology subbranch of genetics focuses on the study of genes.
6 1 verb v verb
• To strip the blubber or skin from, as from a whale, seal, etc.
9 2 noun n noun
• any of the seats occupied by backbenchers in the House of Commons
Example sentence • The backbench in parliament is made up of less experienced politicians.
8 2 verb v Example sentence • The soldiers intrenched themselves behind the barbed wire.
8 2 verb v
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Example sentence • The sudden rainstorm has bedrenched my clothes.
5 1 verb, noun v, n
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9 2 noun n
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Example sentence • He used a pinwrench to tighten the bolt.
11 2 noun n noun
• French philosopher (1638-1715)
12 4 noun n noun
• complete freedom or authority to act
Example sentence • He was given carte blanche to decorate the room however he liked.
7 1 noun n
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Example sentence • Elle a des hanches larges.
9 3 noun n noun
• a holiday resort offering ranch activities (riding and camping)
Example sentence • We had a fantastic time horseback riding at the dude ranch .
14 4 noun n noun
• the branch of the United States government responsible for the administration of justice
Example sentence • The judicial branch is responsible for interpreting and applying the law.
11 2 noun n noun
• something offered to an adversary in the hope of obtaining peace
Example sentence • He extended an olive branch to his estranged friend, hoping to reconcile.
7 1 verb, adverb v, adv
13 2 noun n noun
• a government police department dealing with political security
Example sentence • The special branch of the police force is responsible for counterterrorism operations.
10 2 noun n noun
• any of the main branches arising from the trunk or a bough of a tree
Example sentence • The squirrel sat on the tree branch , nibbling on an acorn.
6 1 noun n
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Example sentence • A flanch is a charge in heraldry, which is a shape that appears similar to a quarter circle or a fillet.
5 1 verb v
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Example sentence • They lanch a new product into the market every year.
13 4 noun, adjective n, adj
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Example sentence • The hagfish is a well-known marsipobranch .
13 4 noun, adjective n, adj
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Example sentence • The perennibranch salamander retained its gills throughout adulthood.
10 3 noun n
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Example sentence • The zygobranch is a type of marine snail.
11 3 noun n noun
• a wrench for Allen screws
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