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| claim |
to need or call for. [1/5 definitions] |
| command |
to draw out or call for; to capture. [1/7 definitions] |
| gavel |
a small wooden hammer. It is used by a judge or someone in charge of a meeting or auction to get attention, call for order, or signal a sale. |
| grouse1 |
a plump game bird with dull, spotted feathers. The male does a complicated dance or call for the female. |
| hello |
a word used as a greeting, statement of surprise, or call for attention. [1/2 definitions] |
| knocker |
a metal piece with a hinge that is attached to the outside of a door. A knocker is used to call for those inside. |
| Mayday |
the international radiotelephone distress signal, used by ships and aircraft in need of help. |
| muster |
to gather up or call forth from within oneself (often followed by "up"). [1/4 definitions] |
| plea |
a serious or sincere call for help; appeal. [1/2 definitions] |
| SOS |
a call for help from a ship that is in trouble. SOS is an abbreviation for save our ship. |
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