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• a serious (sometimes fatal) infection of rodents caused by Yersinia pestis and accidentally transmitted to humans by the bite of a flea that has bitten an infected animal
verb
• cause to suffer a blight
Example sentence • The plagues of Egypt described in the Bible were a series of calamities that affected the ancient Egyptians.
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• oval reproductive body of a fowl (especially a hen) used as food
Example sentence • I had scrambled eggs for breakfast.
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Example sentence • She crossed her legs and sat down.
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• call upon in supplication; entreat
Example sentence • She begs him to forgive her.
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• A person who breaks open safes; a burglar.
Example sentence • The yeggs broke into the bank and stole all the money.
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• a primitive wind instrument consisting of several parallel pipes bound together
Example sentence • The doctor disposed of the used syringes in a biohazard container.
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• (pickup community) An expression or implication that one has a negative value judgement of someone in order to make them desire one's approval, especially when trying to pick up a date.
verb
• Deliberately annoy, irritate.
5 1 noun
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• a brace that extends from the rear of the keel to support the rudderpost
Example sentence • The surfboard had two skegs attached to the bottom.
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• either of two North American shorebird with yellow legs
Example sentence • The yellowlegs wades in shallow water to catch small fish.
9 2 verb, noun
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noun
• someone who works (or provides workers) during a strike
verb
• take the place of work of someone on strike
Example sentence • The blacklegs were scab workers brought in to replace the striking employees.
7 2 noun
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• a leg bowed outward at the knee (or below the knee)
adjective satellite
• have legs that curve outward at the knees
Example sentence • He was born with bowlegs and had to undergo surgery to correct them.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective
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noun
• angle that resembles the hind leg of a dog
Example sentence • The golf course had several challenging doglegs .
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• the forelimb of a quadruped
Example sentence • The horse galloped across the field, its forelegs stretching out with every stride.
8 2 noun
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noun
• A type of drill operated by means of compressed air.
Example sentence • The construction crew hired a group of jacklegs to help with the renovation project.
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noun
• East Indian tree widely cultivated in the tropics for its aromatic seed; source of two spices: nutmeg and mace
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Example sentence • The Highland dancers looked magnificent in their philabegs .
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• An appendage of the abdomen of some insect larvae, such as caterpillars, which is used like a leg.
Example sentence • Caterpillars use prolegs to grip onto surfaces as they crawl.
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Example sentence • The redlegs outnumbered the bluecoats on the battlefield.
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• large hawk of the Northern Hemisphere that feeds chiefly on small rodents and is beneficial to farmers
Example sentence • The roughlegs are large hawks that migrate to North America during the winter.
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Example sentence • The workers used shearlegs to lift heavy equipment.
9 2 noun
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• A form of derrick, consisting of three poles and a block and tackle, used to hoist and lower heavy weights, especially the masts of sailing ships.
Example sentence • The shipyard used sheerlegs to lift the heavy machinery.
8 2 noun
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noun
• whiskey illegally distilled from a corn mash
adjective satellite
• distributed or sold illicitly
verb
• sell illicit products such as drugs or alcohol
Example sentence • He has a collection of bootlegs of his favorite band's concerts.
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Example sentence • The almehs entertained guests with their graceful dances and enchanting songs.
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• a group of persons together in one place
Example sentence • The art exhibit showcased a variety of unique assemblages .
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