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| tread |
that which touches the ground in walking, such as the sole of the foot or shoe, or in rolling, such as the outer surface of a tire or the belt around the wheels of a tank. [1/7 definitions] |
| T-shirt |
a similar outer shirt, often with designs or messages. [1/2 definitions] |
| vacuum |
a space or container from which most of the air has been removed. Outer space and the inside of a light bulb are examples of vacuums. [1/4 definitions] |
| voyage |
a long journey by air, land, sea, or outer space. [1/2 definitions] |
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