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| rule |
to mark with straight lines. [1/7 definitions] |
| secretary |
a person who writes letters, keeps records straight, and manages mail. A secretary might work for another person or for a business. [1/3 definitions] |
| section |
the view of an object as if cut straight through. [1/4 definitions] |
| shaft |
an arrow or spear, or the long, straight part of one that is connected to the head. [5/6 definitions] |
| sheer1 |
straight up and down, or almost so. [1/3 definitions] |
| slice |
to move swiftly and in a straight line. [1/6 definitions] |
| slit |
to cut a long straight line into or through. [2 definitions] |
| square |
a flat, closed figure with four straight sides of equal length and four angles of equal measure. [3/22 definitions] |
| straight |
in a straight line or course. [1/8 definitions] |
| straighten |
to make or become straight. [1/2 definitions] |
| trapezoid |
a flat, closed figure with four straight sides. Of these sides, only two are parallel. [1/2 definitions] |
| triangle |
a flat, closed figure that has three straight sides. [1/2 definitions] |
| uneven |
not straight, level, or parallel. [1/5 definitions] |
| upright |
having straight posture. [1/6 definitions] |
| vertical |
straight up and down; upright. |
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