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galley |
Noun
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a large medieval vessel with a single deck propelled by sails and oars with guns at stern and prow |
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gallows |
Noun
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an instrument of execution consisting of a wooden frame from which a condemned person is executed by hanging |
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gallows tree |
Noun
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alternative terms for gallows |
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gallows-tree |
Noun
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alternative terms for gallows |
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gibbet |
Noun
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alternative terms for gallows |
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gibbet |
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expose to ridicule or public scorn |
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gibbet |
Verb
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hang on an execution instrument |
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gallous |
Noun
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alternative terms for gallows |
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galvanometer |
Noun
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meter for detecting or comparing or measuring small electric currents |
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gambling house |
Noun
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a public building in which a variety of games of chance can be played (operated as a business) |
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gambling den |
Noun
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a public building in which a variety of games of chance can be played (operated as a business) |
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gambling hell |
Noun
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a public building in which a variety of games of chance can be played (operated as a business) |
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gaming house |
Noun
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a public building in which a variety of games of chance can be played (operated as a business) |
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gambrel |
Noun
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a gable roof with two slopes on each side and the lower slope being steeper |
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gambrel roof |
Noun
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a gable roof with two slopes on each side and the lower slope being steeper |
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gamebag |
Noun
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a canvas or leather bag for carrying game (especially birds) killed by a hunter |
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game equipment |
Noun
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equipment or apparatus used in playing a game |
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gaming card |
Noun
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one of a set of cards used in gambling games |
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gaming table |
Noun
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a table used for gambling |
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gamma hydroxybutyrate |
Noun
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a club drug available in liquid or powder form is taken orally (frequently combined with alcohol) |
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gamma-interferon |
Noun
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a form of interferon that is produced by T cells and macrophages |
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gamp |
Noun
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colloquial terms for an umbrella |
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gang |
Noun
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tool consisting of a combination of implements arranged to work together |
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gang |
Noun
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an organized group of workmen |
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gang |
Noun
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an association of criminals |
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gang |
Noun
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an informal body of friends |
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gang |
Verb
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act as an organized group |
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gangplank |
Noun
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a temporary bridge for getting on and off a vessel at dockside |
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gangboard |
Noun
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a temporary bridge for getting on and off a vessel at dockside |
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gangsaw |
Noun
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a power saw that has several parallel blades making simultaneous cuts |
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gantry |
Noun
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a framework of steel bars raised on side supports to bridge over or around something |
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gauntry |
Noun
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a framework of steel bars raised on side supports to bridge over or around something |
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garage |
Noun
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an outbuilding (or part of a building) for housing automobiles |
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garage |
Noun
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a repair shop where cars and trucks are serviced and repaired |
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garage |
Verb
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keep or store in a garage |
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Greek fret |
Noun
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an ornamental pattern consisting of repeated vertical and horizontal lines (often in relief) |
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Greek key |
Noun
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an ornamental pattern consisting of repeated vertical and horizontal lines (often in relief) |
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goalpost |
Noun
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one of a pair of posts (usually joined by a crossbar) that are set up as a goal at each end of a playing field |
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grandfather clock |
Noun
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a pendulum clock enclosed in a tall narrow case |
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gas range |
Noun
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a range with gas rings and an oven for cooking with gas |
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go board |
Noun
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a board used for playing go |
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gas stove |
Noun
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a range with gas rings and an oven for cooking with gas |
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godown |
Noun
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(in India and Malaysia) a warehouse |
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grand piano |
Noun
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a piano with the strings on a horizontal harp-shaped frame |
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gas cooker |
Noun
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a range with gas rings and an oven for cooking with gas |
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goffer |
Noun
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an ornamental frill made by pressing pleats |
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goffer |
Noun
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an iron used to press pleats and ridges |
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goffer |
Noun
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a zealously energetic person, especially a salesman |
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goffer |
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make wavy with a heated goffering iron |
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grandstand |
Noun
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a stand at a racecourse or stadium consisting of tiers with rows of individual seats that are under a protective roof |