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| addict |
one who very much enjoys a hobby or interest and spends a lot of time and energy on it. [1/3 definitions] |
| collect |
to gather things as a hobby; make a collection of. [1/5 definitions] |
| dive |
to practice a sport or hobby such as acrobatic diving, scuba diving, or skydiving. [2/5 definitions] |
| guild |
a group of people who work together on a common interest or hobby. [1/2 definitions] |
| occupation |
an activity that someone engages in, especially as a hobby. [1/5 definitions] |
| pursuit |
any hobby or activity to which one gives time and energy. [1/2 definitions] |
| sightseeing |
the act or hobby of visiting and seeing interesting places; touring. [1/2 definitions] |
| singer |
a person who sings as a job or hobby. [1/2 definitions] |
| tackle |
equipment or gear used in a sport or hobby such as fishing. [1/5 definitions] |
| term |
a word or phrase for something that might be known only by people who have a particular job, interest, or hobby. [1/6 definitions] |
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