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| strand2 |
a length of fibers, threads, wires, or hairs twisted together to form yarn, rope, or cable. [3 definitions] |
| stretch |
to spread out or reach out to the full length in order to make loose and flexible. [1/13 definitions] |
| tape measure |
a tool for measuring length made of a long strip of cloth or flexible metal. A tape measure is marked off in inches, centimeters, or other units. |
| time |
the length of the period spent at work in a given day or week. [1/15 definitions] |
| tone |
a single sound that is thought of as having pitch, strength, or length. [1/7 definitions] |
| towel |
a piece or length of soft cloth or paper used to wipe or dry the face, body, dishes, or other things. [1/2 definitions] |
| whole |
having the entire amount or length. [1/5 definitions] |
| width |
the length of something from one side to the other. |
| yard1 |
a unit of length equal to three feet or 0.9144 meters. (abbreviated: yd.) [1/2 definitions] |
| year |
about the length of one year. [1/4 definitions] |
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