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| Berber |
a group of languages spoken by many people in northern Africa, especially in the countries of Morocco and Algeria. |
| blinker |
a flashing light, especially one used on a car to signal that the car will turn and to show which way it will turn. |
| bosom |
the front part of a human being's chest, especially that of a woman. [1/2 definitions] |
| brain |
(plural) the most intelligent person of a group, or the main planner of something, especially something risky. [1/3 definitions] |
| broil1 |
to cause (something) to become extremely hot or to burn, especially at the top surface. [1/2 definitions] |
| builder |
someone or something that builds, especially a person who makes buildings such as houses. |
| businessman |
a man who works in business, especially in a high position at a company. |
| cackle |
the shrill, broken noise that a hen makes, especially after laying an egg. [1/4 definitions] |
| carol |
a song of joy, especially a Christmas song. [1/3 definitions] |
| carry on |
to behave, especially verbally, in a foolish or silly way. [1/2 definitions] |
| cast |
a thick, stiff covering for an injured limb or joint, especially one in which the bone is broken. A cast is made of cloth and some kind of liquid material that can become very hard and solid. [1/12 definitions] |
| chalk |
a substance made from natural chalk that is formed into round sticks that can be used to write or draw with, especially on a blackboard or on pavement. [1/3 definitions] |
| chaps |
leather clothing worn over pants, especially by cowboys, to protect the legs while riding horseback. |
| chick |
a bird that has just hatched or a young bird, especially a young chicken. |
| chiefly |
especially. [1/2 definitions] |
| choir |
a group of people who sing together, especially a group that sings religious music; chorus. |
| chopstick |
one of a pair of thin sticks used for eating, especially in East Asian countries. |
| chuck1 |
a light tap, especially under the chin. [1/5 definitions] |
| civilize |
to bring education and training to, especially in the arts, science, and government. |
| cleaver |
a heavy tool with a wide blade used especially by butchers for cutting meat. |
| colander |
a bowl-shaped container with many holes in the bottom, used especially for washing fruits and vegetables and also for draining the water away from spaghetti or other pasta. A colander usually has very small legs on the bottom, and it often has a handle or handles. |
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