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| broaden |
to make or become broad or broader. |
| generalize |
to come to a broad idea or rule about something after considering particular facts. [1/3 definitions] |
| hardwood |
any of several types of trees with strong, hard wood and broad leaves. Oak, cherry, and mahogany are all hardwoods. [1/2 definitions] |
| kimono |
a long, Japanese garment that has wide sleeves and a broad sash. |
| molar1 |
a large tooth located in the back of the mouth, with a broad biting surface used for grinding food. |
| moth |
an insect that has broad wings and flies mostly at night. Moths look like butterflies, but they usually have thicker bodies and bushy antennae and are less colorful. [1/2 definitions] |
| mulberry |
any of several shade trees that have broad leaves and berrylike fruits. [1/3 definitions] |
| narrow |
not wide or broad. [1/6 definitions] |
| ray2 |
a fish with a flat body and a skeleton made of cartilage. Rays have broad fins and long, narrow tails. |
| sheet1 |
a thin, broad surface. [1/3 definitions] |
| slice |
a broad and flat piece of a larger object. Slices may also be shaped like wedges. [1/6 definitions] |
| sling1 |
a broad piece of cloth that is tied around the neck to support an injured arm or hand. [1/4 definitions] |
| stingray |
a broad, flat fish that has a long tail with a poisonous spine on it. Stingrays are a kind of ray. Their tails can cause severe wounds. |
| trowel |
a hand tool with a broad, curved blade used for digging dirt in a garden. [1/2 definitions] |
| yawn |
to open wide so as to make a broad or deep space. [1/3 definitions] |
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