4 1 noun n noun
• of southern Europe; similar to but smaller than the adder
Example sentence • Caution should be exercised when encountering wild asps .
5 1 noun n noun
• a fastener for a door or lid; a hinged metal plate is fitted over a staple and is locked with a pin or padlock
verb
• secure or lock with a hasp
Example sentence • The hasps on the gate were rusted and difficult to open.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
verb
• place in a confining or embarrassing position
Example sentence • He set up traps in his garden to catch mice.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a short labored intake of breath with the mouth open
verb
• breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
Example sentence • The audience gasps in disbelief as the magician saws the woman in half.
5 1 verb v noun
• uttering in an irritated tone
Example sentence • He rasps the wood with a file to smooth it out.
6 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)
Example sentence • I threw the scraps from dinner into the compost bin.
8 2 verb v verb
• To hold in (or as if in) a clasp; to embrace
10 2 noun n noun
• grasping and shaking a person's hand (as to acknowledge an introduction or to agree on a contract)
Example sentence • They greeted each other with firm handclasps .
8 2 verb v
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Example sentence • She inclasps her hands together in prayer.
9 2 noun n
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Example sentence • He inherited a collection of vintage tieclasps .
8 2 verb v Example sentence • She unclasps her necklace and puts it on the table.
7 2 adverb adv Example sentence • I'll call her again, perhaps she didn't hear me the first time.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• cloak that is folded or wrapped around a person
verb
• arrange or fold as a cover or protection
Example sentence • I love eating chicken wraps .
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• an abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion
verb
• break down, literally or metaphorically
Example sentence • The old building collapsed after the earthquake.
8 2 verb v
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Example sentence • She beclasps her hands tightly together as the roller coaster begins its descent.
8 2 verb v
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Example sentence • She reclasps the necklace around her neck.
5 1 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• expressions used when two dice are thrown and both come up showing one spot
Example sentence • He loves playing craps at the casino.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a mistake resulting from inattention
verb
• pass into a specified state or condition; sink into
Example sentence • I apologize for the delay, I had a momentary lapse in judgment.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a failure to maintain a higher state
Example sentence • After a year of sobriety, he had a relapse and started drinking again.
8 1 noun n noun
• any of various strong liquors especially a Dutch spirit distilled from potatoes
Example sentence • I ordered a shot of schnapps at the bar.
7 2 noun n noun
• the junction between two neurons (axon-to-dendrite) or between a neuron and a muscle
Example sentence • The synapse is the point where two nerve cells meet.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• (military) signal to turn the lights out
Example sentence • He heard the sound of taps playing in the distance.
4 1 noun n noun
• a domed or vaulted recess or projection on a building especially the east end of a church; usually contains the altar
Example sentence • The apse of the cathedral was adorned with intricate stained glass windows.
6 2 verb v verb
• for time to move forward
Example sentence • An hour had elapsed before the doctor arrived.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the slipping or falling out of place of an organ (as the uterus)
verb
• slip or fall out of place, as of body parts
Example sentence • She underwent surgery to repair a uterine prolapse .
7 1 noun n noun
• any of various strong liquors especially a Dutch spirit distilled from potatoes
Example sentence • I ordered a shot of schnaps at the bar.
4 1 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• An application (program), especially a small one designed for a mobile device.
Example sentence • I have downloaded many apps on my phone.
5 2
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8 2 noun, adjective n, adj
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9 2
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9 2 noun n verb
• display excessive cordiality (towards)
Example sentence • After winning the championship, the team celebrated with backslaps and cheers.
9 2 noun n
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Example sentence • He was wearing a t-shirt with backwraps .
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a small loaf or roll of soft bread
Example sentence • I bought some freshly baked baps from the bakery.
7 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• an image represented as a two dimensional array of brightness values for pixels
Example sentence • I need to convert these vector graphics into bitmaps .
9 2 noun n noun
• raspberry native to eastern North America having black thimble-shaped fruit
Example sentence • I saw a flock of blackcaps flying south for the winter.
8 2 noun n
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Example sentence • The bluecaps are small mushrooms that grow in the forest.
10 2 noun n noun
• a strap that is looped and sewn to the top of a boot for pulling it on
verb
• help oneself, often through improvised means
Example sentence • He pulled himself up by his bootstraps and started his own business.
4 1 noun n noun
• Elaborate handshake, especially hooking thumbs.
Example sentence • They greeted each other with daps and hugs.
10 2 noun n noun
• any structure that is very unsafe; where people are likely to be killed
Example sentence • Old buildings with faulty wiring can become deathtraps during a fire.
7 2 noun n noun
• a hanging fold of loose skin on an elderly person's neck
Example sentence • The rabbit had long dewlaps that hung down from its neck.
7 2 verb, noun v, n Example sentence • The authorities are investigating a series of dognaps in the neighborhood.
8 2 noun n noun
• one of two flaps attached to a cap to keep the ears warm
Example sentence • I love wearing a hat with earflaps in the winter.
7 2 noun n noun
• one of two flaps attached to a cap to keep the ears warm
Example sentence • She pulled her earlaps down to keep her ears warm in the cold weather.
7 2 verb v verb
• take or catch as if in a snare or trap
Example sentence • She entraps insects in a net to study them.
7 2 verb v verb
• enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering
Example sentence • The warm blanket enwraps the baby, keeping him cozy and comfortable.
8 2 noun n
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Example sentence • The old man always has a collection of flatcaps in his wardrobe.
8 2 noun n noun
• a trap for catching flies
Example sentence • The flytraps in the garden are catching all the flies.
9 2 noun n noun
• a size of paper used especially in Britain
Example sentence • I need to buy some foolscaps for my office.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• liqueur poured over shaved ice
Example sentence • I ordered two frappes at the coffee shop.
5 1 verb, noun v, n Example sentence • I ordered a caramel fraps at the café.
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