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| claw |
a thin, sharp, curved nail on the foot of an animal. [1/4 definitions] |
| comb |
a thin piece of plastic or other material that has teeth along one side. It is used to smooth, arrange, or hold hair in place. [1/5 definitions] |
| contact lens |
a thin, plastic lens that is worn on the eyeball to correct vision or change the color of the eyes. |
| cord |
a strong, thin rope or string. [1/4 definitions] |
| cracker |
a thin, hard biscuit. |
| crepe |
a thin cloth with a wrinkled surface. [2/3 definitions] |
| crepe paper |
thin paper with wrinkles. Crepe paper is used for decoration. |
| crisp |
the British word for a very thin slice of potato that is fried in oil and seasoned with salt and sometimes other flavorings. "Crisp" has the same meaning as "potato chip." [1/4 definitions] |
| cue2 |
a long, thin stick with a narrow tip, used to hit the ball in the game of pool or billiards. |
| daddy-longlegs |
(used with a singular or plural verb) a small animal that resembles a spider. Daddy-longlegs are arachnids and have a small, rounded body with eight very long, thin legs. |
| dandruff |
a thin white crust of dead skin that forms on the scalp and is shed in flakes. |
| diaphragm |
a thin disk in electronic tools such as microphones, speakers, and telephones. In a microphone, the diaphragm changes sound vibrations into electrical signals. In a speaker, it changes electrical signals into sound vibrations. [1/2 definitions] |
| disc2 |
any thin, flat, round object, or one that appears flat and round. [2/3 definitions] |
| eyeliner |
makeup used to draw a thin line on the edges of the eyelids. |
| feeler |
a part of an animal's body that is used for touching and feeling. The long, thin feelers that grow on the heads of many insects are called antennae. |
| fiber |
a small, thin part of a plant, animal, or mineral that is shaped like a thread. [1/2 definitions] |
| file2 |
a long, thin steel tool with ridges on its surface. A file is used to shape, smooth, or grind down wood, metal, plastic, or other hard material. [1/2 definitions] |
| film |
a thin layer or coating. [3/5 definitions] |
| fin |
a thin, flat body part of a fish and certain other water animals which is used for swimming or balance. [1/3 definitions] |
| fine1 |
very thin. [1/5 definitions] |
| fishing rod |
a long thin pole with a line, hook, and often a reel that is used for catching fish. |
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