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| audio |
sound that has been recorded, or the sound portion of a particular film, program, or broadcast. [1/4 definitions] |
| cake |
a flat, round portion of food that is baked or fried. [1/4 definitions] |
| footage |
a portion of film, such as a scene from a movie or part of all the film that was shot at a particular event. |
| length |
a portion of the entire extent of something. [1/4 definitions] |
| part |
Part of something is some portion or amount of it. [1/12 definitions] |
| pistil |
the portion of a flower where seeds grow. It is the female part of a flower. |
| portion |
A portion is a part of a whole. When you read a portion of a book, you read part of the whole book. [3 definitions] |
| ration |
a fixed share or portion. [2/5 definitions] |
| seal1 |
A seal is a portion of wax or other substance that has a designed pressed into it and that is used to close an envelope and show that it has not been opened since it was closed. The wax is soft and liquid when it is pressed with the design, but it dries so that it stays on the envelope and keeps it closed. [1/4 definitions] |
| share |
to divide and give out to others while keeping a portion for oneself. [1/7 definitions] |
| side dish |
a portion of food, often vegetables, that is served along with the main dish of a meal. |
| slice |
to take from a larger portion by cutting (sometimes followed by "off," "from," or "away"). [1/6 definitions] |
| speed limit |
the highest legal driving speed in a state or region, or on a particular road or portion of a road. |
| survey |
the collecting of information on a particular subject from a small portion of the public. [1/6 definitions] |
| sweet roll |
a round, sweet bread that is served as a single portion and usually eaten as a breakfast food. Sweet rolls may contain cinnamon, raisins, nuts, or other flavorings and may be topped with icing. |
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