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| bottle |
a container with a narrow neck and no handle used to hold or pour liquids. A bottle is usually made of glass or plastic. [1/3 definitions] |
| elevator |
a grain storage building used to lift and pour out grain; grain elevator. [1/2 definitions] |
| empty |
to flow or pour (often followed by "out", "into", or "onto"). [1/7 definitions] |
| flood |
to rise, pour, or overflow in a flood or as if in a flood. [1/5 definitions] |
| hail2 |
to fall or pour down in icy rain. [1/4 definitions] |
| kettle |
a kettle with a spout used to make and then pour tea or other hot drinks. [1/2 definitions] |
| pitcher1 |
a container with a handle and spout, used to hold and pour milk, juice, or other liquids. |
| rain |
to pour forth or send down. [1/5 definitions] |
| stream |
to pour forth beams of light; shine. [1/7 definitions] |
| water |
to pour or put water on. [1/6 definitions] |
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