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| reproduction |
the process by which living things create young or offspring. [1/3 definitions] |
| ring2 |
to sound loudly across a distance, or to create a loud echo (often followed by "out"). [1/11 definitions] |
| screen |
a flat, upright object like a thin wall that is used to create privacy or divide a room. Screens can be moved to different places. [1/8 definitions] |
| stereo |
a system of equipment for playing sound that uses separate channels to create a realistic effect. |
| timing |
the act, art, or method of adjusting the pace of actions to create the most powerful or useful effect. |
| weave |
to create or form something by putting separate parts or ideas together. [1/6 definitions] |
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