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| Arctic Circle |
an imaginary line drawn around the earth parallel to the equator which marks the boundary of the Arctic. North of this line there are periods of continuous night in the winter and continuous day in the summer. |
| belt |
a continuous band of heavy, flexible material used to drive a machine or carry materials. [1/3 definitions] |
| endless |
without ends; continuous. [1/2 definitions] |
| hum |
to vibrate with a continuous low sound. [1/4 definitions] |
| motion |
the process, manner, or continuous action of moving; movement. [1/5 definitions] |
| murmur |
to make a soft, muffled, continuous sound. [1/2 definitions] |
| solid |
without a break; continuous. [1/8 definitions] |
| sound2 |
continuous and deep. [1/4 definitions] |
| stretch |
a continuous area or distance. [2/13 definitions] |
| tank |
a large vehicle used by the military that has armor and heavy guns. A tank moves on two continuous metal belts instead of wheels. [1/3 definitions] |
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