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| breaker1 |
a heavy ocean wave that breaks into foam on the shore or at sea. |
| fiberglass |
Fiberglass is a building material made out of fine threads of glass. It is often used to make a kind of foam that keeps buildings warm, but it can also be made into a very hard and strong material. Fiberglass is often used to make parts of boats and cars. |
| foam |
a mass of small bubbles that forms on the surface of a liquid. [4/6 definitions] |
| foam rubber |
a firm, light rubber that feels like sponge. Foam rubber is often used to make cushions and mattresses. |
| froth |
to produce froth; foam. [1/2 definitions] |
| lather |
foam made by soap or detergent mixed in water. [2/4 definitions] |
| mattress |
a large pad that supports the body while sleeping, made of a strong fabric filled with soft material such as cotton, hair, straw, or foam rubber. |
| rabies |
Rabies is a serious disease that is caused by a virus and can kill people, dogs, and other mammals. A person can get rabies if scratched or bitten by an animal that has the disease. If a dog is acting in a scary way and has white foam around its mouth, it is very possible that it has rabies. Dogs and cats can get shots that protect them against rabies, and this also protects people from getting rabies from these dogs and cats. |
| stuffed animal |
A stuffed animal is a soft toy made in the shape of an animal. A stuffed animal is filled with little bits of things like cotton, wool, or foam. |
| suds |
water mixed with soap, or the foam that forms on soapy water. |
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