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sea-purse |
Noun
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the seaward undercurrent created after waves have broken on the shore |
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sea-poose |
Noun
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the seaward undercurrent created after waves have broken on the shore |
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swoon |
Noun
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a spontaneous loss of consciousness caused by insufficient blood to the brain |
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swoon |
Verb
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pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain |
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self-fertilization |
Noun
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fertilization by the union of male and female gametes from the same individual |
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semifinal |
Noun
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one of the two competitions in the next to the last round of an elimination tournament |
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supervention |
Noun
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a following on in addition |
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self-fertilisation |
Noun
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fertilization by the union of male and female gametes from the same individual |
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sports meeting |
Noun
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a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held |
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superfecundation |
Noun
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fertilization of two or more ova released during the same menstrual cycle by sperm from separate acts of coitus (especially by different males) |
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superfetation |
Noun
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fertilization of a second ovum after a pregnancy has begun |
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self-pollination |
Noun
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fertilization by transfer of pollen from the anthers to the stigma of the same flower |
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swimming meet |
Noun
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a swimming competition between two or more teams |
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swim meet |
Noun
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a swimming competition between two or more teams |
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soulfulness |
Noun
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deep feeling or emotion |
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sleepover |
Noun
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an occasion of spending a night away from home or having a guest spend the night in your home, especially as a party for children |
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shot put |
Noun
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an athletic competition in which a heavy metal ball is hurled as far as possible |
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swimming event |
Noun
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an athletic competition that involves swimming |
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sparring match |
Noun
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a practice or exhibition boxing match |
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slackening |
Noun
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an occurrence of control or strength weakening |
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sailing-race |
Noun
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a race between crews of people in yachts |
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subluxation |
Noun
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partial displacement of a joint or organ |
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spritz |
Noun
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a quick squirt of some liquid, usually carbonated water |
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spritz |
Verb
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to cover a location wholly or partially by quickly squirting a liquid onto it |
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senate campaign |
Noun
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a race for election to the senate |
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senate race |
Noun
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a race for election to the senate |
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social occasion |
Noun
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a vaguely specified social event |
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social function |
Noun
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a vaguely specified social event |
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selling race |
Noun
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a horse race in which the winning horse must be put up for auction |
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small slam |
Noun
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winning all but one of the tricks in a hand of bridge |
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shoo-in |
Noun
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an easy victory |
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stake race |
Noun
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a horse race in which part of the prize is put up by the owners of the horses in the race |
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steeplechase |
Noun
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a horse race over an obstructed course |
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steeplechase |
Noun
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a footrace of usually 3000 meters over a closed track with hurdles and a water jump |
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service break |
Noun
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a tennis game won on the opponent's service |
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setback |
Noun
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an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes |
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sack race |
Noun
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a novelty race in which competitors jump ahead with their feet confined in a sack |
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scratch race |
Noun
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a race in which all contestants start from scratch (on equal terms) |
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ski race |
Noun
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a race between people wearing skis |
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skiing race |
Noun
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a race between people wearing skis |
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slalom |
Noun
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a downhill race over a winding course defined by upright poles |
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slalom |
Verb
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race on skis around obstacles |
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shutout |
Noun
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a defeat in a game where one side fails to score |
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spelling bee |
Noun
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a contest in which you are eliminated if you fail to spell a word correctly |
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squirt |
Noun
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the occurrence of a sudden discharge, in particular of liquid |
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squirt |
Noun
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someone who is small and insignificant |
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squirt |
Verb
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wet with a spurt of liquid |
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squirt |
Verb
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to cause liquid to come out in a thin, fast stream |
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spelldown |
Noun
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a contest in which you are eliminated if you fail to spell a word correctly |
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spelling contest |
Noun
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a contest in which you are eliminated if you fail to spell a word correctly |