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whirligig |
Verb
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whirl or spin like a whirligig |
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wine cellar |
Noun
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storage space where wines are stored |
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ward |
Noun
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a division of a prison (usually consisting of several cells) |
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ward |
Noun
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block forming a division of a hospital or a suite of rooms shared by patients who need a similar kind of care |
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ward |
Noun
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a district into which a city or town is divided for the purpose of administration and elections |
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ward |
Noun
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a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another |
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ward |
Verb
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watch over or shield from danger or harm |
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water tank |
Noun
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a tank that holds the water used to flush a toilet |
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wedge |
Noun
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a block of wood used to prevent the sliding or rolling of a heavy object |
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wedge |
Noun
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something solid that is usable as an inclined plane (shaped like a V) that can be pushed between two things to separate them |
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wedge |
Noun
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(golf) an iron with considerable loft and a broad sole |
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wedge |
Noun
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a heel that is an extension of the sole of the shoe |
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wedge |
Noun
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a diacritical mark (an inverted circumflex) placed above certain letters (such as the letter c) to indicate pronunciation |
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wedge |
Noun
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a large sandwich made of a long crusty roll split lengthwise and filled with meats and cheese (and tomato and onion and lettuce and condiments) |
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wedge |
Noun
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any shape that is triangular in cross section |
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wedge |
Verb
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squeeze like a wedge into a tight space |
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wedge |
Verb
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put, fix, force, or implant |
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white room |
Noun
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a room that is virtually free of dust or bacteria |
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whorl |
Noun
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a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops |
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whorl |
Noun
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a strand or cluster of hair |
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whorl |
Noun
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a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals) |
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wiggle nail |
Noun
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a small strip of corrugated steel with sharp points on one side |
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wing flat |
Noun
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a flat situated in the wings |
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watch crystal |
Noun
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a protective cover that protects the face of a watch |
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watch glass |
Noun
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a protective cover that protects the face of a watch |
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watch glass |
Noun
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laboratory glassware |
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wax crayon |
Noun
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writing implement consisting of a colored stick of composition wax used for writing and drawing |
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wrecking bar |
Noun
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a heavy iron lever with one end forged into a wedge |
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wholesale house |
Noun
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a sales outlet offering goods at a discounted price |
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water pill |
Noun
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any substance that tends to increase the flow of urine, which causes the body to get rid of excess water |
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white tie |
Noun
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formalwear consisting of full evening dress for men |
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white tie |
Noun
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bow tie worn as part of a man's formal evening dress |
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white tie and tails |
Noun
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formalwear consisting of full evening dress for men |
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welcome mat |
Noun
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a mat placed outside an exterior door for wiping the shoes before entering |
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waste pipe |
Noun
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a pipe through which liquid is carried away |
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waterfinder |
Noun
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forked stick that is said to dip down to indicate underground water or oil |
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water finder |
Noun
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forked stick that is said to dip down to indicate underground water or oil |
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water fountain |
Noun
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a public fountain to provide a jet of drinking water |
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withdrawing room |
Noun
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a formal room where visitors can be received and entertained |
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Western ax |
Noun
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an ax that has cutting edges on both sides of the head |
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Western axe |
Noun
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an ax that has cutting edges on both sides of the head |
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whatchamacallit |
Noun
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something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known |
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whatchamacallum |
Noun
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something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known |
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whatsis |
Noun
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something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known |
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way out |
Noun
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an opening that permits escape or release |
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watch chain |
Noun
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short chain or ribbon attaching a pocket watch to a man's vest |
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watch guard |
Noun
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short chain or ribbon attaching a pocket watch to a man's vest |
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watch pocket |
Noun
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a vest pocket to hold a pocket watch |
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waistband |
Noun
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a band of material around the waist that strengthens a skirt or trousers |
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waistcloth |
Noun
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a band of material around the waist that strengthens a skirt or trousers |