4 1 noun n noun
• the part of the skull of a vertebrate that frames the mouth and holds the teeth
verb
• talk socially without exchanging too much information
Example sentence • His jaws dropped in astonishment when he saw the surprise party.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
Example sentence • The audience gave a standing ovation and thunderous applause to the performers.
4 1 noun n noun
• the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit
Example sentence • The laws of gravity apply to everyone on Earth.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
verb
• give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
Example sentence • The cause of the accident was a burst tire.
5 1 noun n noun
• an imperfection in an object or machine
verb
• add a flaw or blemish to; make imperfect or defective
Example sentence • She carefully examined the painting for any flaws .
5 1 verb v verb
• bite or chew on with the teeth
Example sentence • The hungry dog gnaws on a bone.
4 1 noun n noun
• a clawed foot of an animal especially a quadruped
Example sentence • The puppy's paws were wet from playing in the puddles.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
verb
• interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
Example sentence • He took a pause before answering the question.
4 1 noun n noun
• an infectious tropical disease resembling syphilis in its early stages; marked by red skin eruptions and ulcerating lesions
Example sentence • The World Health Organization has launched a campaign to eliminate yaws by 2030.
6 1 noun n noun
• (grammar) an expression including a subject and predicate functioning as a part of a complex sentence
Example sentence • The independent clause can stand alone as a complete sentence.
5 1 noun n noun
• (medicine) bleached cotton cloth of plain weave used for bandages and dressings
Example sentence • She wrapped the wound with a piece of sterile gauze .
10 2 noun n noun
• a game in which players try to pick each jackstraw (or spillikin) off of a pile without moving any of the others
Example sentence • We played jackstraws for hours, trying not to disturb the pile.
9 2 noun n noun
• something considered choice to eat
Example sentence • She prepared a delicious array of kickshaws for the party.
9 3 noun n noun
• the time in a woman's life in which the menstrual cycle ends
Example sentence • Women may experience hot flashes during menopause .
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• common black-and-grey Eurasian bird noted for thievery
Example sentence • The daws were scavenging for food in the park.
4 1 noun
• a spring-flowering shrub or small tree of the genus Crataegus
Example sentence • The haws on the tree were ripe and ready to be picked.
4 1 noun n noun
• informal terms for the mouth
6 1 noun n verb
• To express disgust or contempt.
4 1 adverb adv
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4 1 verb v noun
• a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people
Example sentence • He saws the logs into thin planks.
5 1 noun n noun
• United States clarinetist and leader of a swing band (1910-2004)
Example sentence • The shaws of the forest were filled with the sound of birds chirping.
5 1 noun n noun
• basically shredded cabbage
6 1 noun n noun
• plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder
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• of a pale yellow color like straw; straw-colored
verb
• cover or provide with or as if with straw
Example sentence • I need to buy some straws for the party.
4 1 noun n noun
• the 23rd letter of the Hebrew alphabet
6 1 verb v
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8 2 noun n noun
• a handsaw that is stiffened by metal reinforcement along the upper edge
Example sentence • I need to buy a set of backsaws for my woodworking projects.
8 2 noun n noun
• an endless saw consisting of a toothed metal band that is driven around two wheels
Example sentence • The bandsaws in this workshop are all old and need to be replaced.
7 2 noun n
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Example sentence • The bashaws of the Ottoman Empire were powerful governors.
9 2 noun n noun
• any of several plants of the genus Galium
Example sentence • The herbal tea is made from the dried leaves and stems of bedstraws .
8 2 noun n noun
• A vestigial digit, hoof or claw that does not reach the ground.
Example sentence • Some dogs still have their dewclaws attached.
9 3 noun n
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Example sentence • The room was filled with foofaraws , from colorful streamers to glittery confetti.
8 2 noun n noun
• front paw; analogous to the human hand
Example sentence • The cat groomed itself by licking its forepaws .
8 2 noun n noun
• fine-toothed power saw with a narrow blade; used to cut curved outlines
Example sentence • He used fretsaws to create intricate patterns in his woodworking projects.
7 2 noun n noun
• A showy trifle, a toy; a showy trinket, ornament or decoration.
Example sentence • She loves collecting geegaws from different countries.
7 2 noun n noun
• cheap showy jewelry or ornament on clothing
Example sentence • She loves collecting gewgaws such as keychains and small figurines.
7 2 verb v noun
• a burst of deep loud hearty laughter
Example sentence • The audience guffaws at the comedian's witty jokes.
8 2 noun n noun
• saw used with one hand for cutting metal
Example sentence • The carpenter had a collection of different hacksaws to use for different jobs.
8 2 noun n noun
• a saw used with one hand for cutting wood
Example sentence • He used handsaws to cut the wooden boards into pieces.
9 2 noun n noun
• someone who is a detective
7 2 noun n noun
• The cry of an ass or donkey.
verb
• To utter the cry of an ass or donkey.
Example sentence • The heehaws of the donkeys could be heard from miles away.
8 2 noun n noun
• common black-and-grey Eurasian bird noted for thievery
Example sentence • I spotted a flock of jackdaws flying in the distance.
7 2 noun n noun
• a portable power saw with a reciprocating blade; can be used with a variety of blades depending on the application and kind of cut; generally have a plate that rides on the surface that is being cut
Example sentence • I enjoy putting together jigsaws in my spare time.
8 2 noun n noun
• an acute and serious infection of the central nervous system caused by bacterial infection of open wounds; spasms of the jaw and laryngeal muscles may occur during the late stages
Example sentence • He suffered from lockjaws and couldn't open his mouth properly.
6 2 noun n noun
• long-tailed brilliantly colored parrot of Central America and South America; among the largest and showiest of parrots
Example sentence • The zoo had a large exhibit of macaws .
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Example sentence • He often misdraws the shapes in his artwork.
8 2 verb v verb
• To extract or draw out.
Example sentence • He outdraws every contestant in the shooting competition.
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