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A

AccessibleAccessiblecapable of being reached; "a town accessible by rail" - capable of being reached; "a town accessible by rail" ...

AfterAfterlocated farther aft - located farther aft ...

AlongsideAlongsideside by side; "anchored close aboard another ship" - side by side; "anchored close aboard another ship" ...

B

BasicBasica popular programming language that is relatively easy to learn; an acronym for beginner's all-purpose symbolic instruction code; no longer in general use - a popular programming language that is relatively easy to learn; an acronym for beginner's all-purpose symbolic instruction code; no longer in general use ...

BenchesBenchesa long seat for more than one person - a long seat for more than one person ...

BladeBladeespecially a leaf of grass or the broad portion of a leaf as distinct from the petiole - especially a leaf of grass or the broad portion of a leaf as distinct from the petiole ...

BoathousesBoathousesa house at edge of river or lake; used to store boats - a house at edge of river or lake; used to store boats ...

C

CablesCablesa telegram sent abroad - a telegram sent abroad ...

CalledCalledassign a specified (usually proper) proper name to; "they named their son david"; "the new school was named after the famous civil rights leader" - assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to; "they named their son david"; "the new school was named after the famous civil rights leader" ...

CannonCannona large artillery gun that is usually on wheels - a large artillery gun that is usually on wheels ...

CarCara motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine; "he needs a car to get to work" - a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine; "he needs a car to get to work" ...

CareerCareerthe particular occupation for which you are trained - the particular occupation for which you are trained ...

CategoriesCategoriesa collection of things sharing a common attribute; "there are two classes of detergents" - a collection of things sharing a common attribute; "there are two classes of detergents" ...

ChainChaina series of things depending on each other as if linked together; "the chain of command"; "a complicated concatenation of circumstances" - a series of things depending on each other as if linked together; "the chain of command"; "a complicated concatenation of circumstances" ...

CheapCheaprelatively low in price or charging low prices; "it would have been cheap at twice the price"; "inexpensive family restaurants" - relatively low in price or charging low prices; "it would have been cheap at twice the price"; "inexpensive family restaurants" ...

CoxswainCoxswainthe helmsman of a ship's boat or a racing crew - the helmsman of a ship's boat or a racing crew ...

E

EmbossedEmbossedraise in a relief; "embossed stationary" - raise in a relief; "embossed stationary" ...

EntertainmentEntertainmentan activity that is diverting and that holds the attention - an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention ...

EquippedEquippedprovide with (something) usually for a specific purpose; "the expedition was equipped with proper clothing, food, and other necessities" - provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose; "the expedition was equipped with proper clothing, food, and other necessities" ...

EtiquetteEtiquetterules governing socially acceptable behavior - rules governing socially acceptable behavior ...

ExplainExplainmake plain and comprehensible; "he explained the laws of physics to his students" - make plain and comprehensible; "he explained the laws of physics to his students" ...

ExpressExpressrapid transport of goods - rapid transport of goods ...

ExtendingExtendingextend in scope or range or area; "the law was extended to all citizens"; "widen the range of applications"; "broaden your horizon"; "extend your backyard" - extend in scope or range or area; "the law was extended to all citizens"; "widen the range of applications"; "broaden your horizon"; "extend your backyard" ...

F

FenderFendera barrier that surrounds the wheels of a vehicle to block splashing water or mud; "in england they call a fender a wing" - a barrier that surrounds the wheels of a vehicle to block splashing water or mud; "in england they call a fender a wing" ...

FiberglassFiberglassa covering material made of glass fibers in resins - a covering material made of glass fibers in resins ...

FlashFlasha sudden intense burst of radiant energy - a sudden intense burst of radiant energy ...

G

GalvanisedGalvanisedto stimulate to action ; "..startled him awake"; "galvanized into action" - to stimulate to action ; "..startled him awake"; "galvanized into action" ...

GlossaryGlossaryan alphabetical list of technical terms in some specialized field of knowledge; usually published as an appendix to a text on that field - an alphabetical list of technical terms in some specialized field of knowledge; usually published as an appendix to a text on that field ...

GreatGreata person who has achieved distinction and honor in some field; "he is one of the greats of american music" - a person who has achieved distinction and honor in some field; "he is one of the greats of american music" ...

H

HandlingHandlingmanual (or mechanical) carrying or moving or delivering or working with something - manual (or mechanical) carrying or moving or delivering or working with something ...

HardHardnot easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure; "a difficult task"; "nesting places on the cliffs are difficult of access"; "difficult times"; "a difficult child"; "found himself in a difficult situation"; "why is it so hard for you to keep a secret?" - not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure; "a difficult task"; "nesting places on the cliffs are difficult of access"; "difficult times"; "a difficult child"; "found himself in a difficult situation"; "why is it so hard for you to keep a secret?" ...

HarpoonerHarpoonersomeone who launches harpoons - someone who launches harpoons ...

HunterHuntersomeone who hunts game - someone who hunts game ...

I

IdeaIdeathe content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about; "it was not a good idea"; "the thought never entered my mind" - the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about; "it was not a good idea"; "the thought never entered my mind" ...

IncludedIncludedhave as a part, be made up out of; "the list includes the names of many famous writers" - have as a part, be made up out of; "the list includes the names of many famous writers" ...

InventedInventedcome up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort; "excogitate a way to measure the speed of light" - come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort; "excogitate a way to measure the speed of light" ...

K

KnowledgeKnowledgethe psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning - the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning ...

L

LocksLocksa fastener fitted to a door or drawer to keep it firmly closed - a fastener fitted to a door or drawer to keep it firmly closed ...

M

MansionMansion(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided - (astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided ...

ManufacturerManufacturera business engaged in manufacturing some product - a business engaged in manufacturing some product ...

MaskMaska covering to disguise or conceal the face - a covering to disguise or conceal the face ...

MessagesMessagesa communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled; "he sent a three-word message" - a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled; "he sent a three-word message" ...

MissingMissingfail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind; "i missed that remark"; "she missed his point"; "we lost part of what he said" - fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind; "i missed that remark"; "she missed his point"; "we lost part of what he said" ...

MotorMotormachine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion - machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion ...

N

NewsNewsnew information about specific and timely events; "they awaited news of the outcome" - new information about specific and timely events; "they awaited news of the outcome" ...

NiceNicea city in southeastern france on the mediterranean; the leading resort on the french riviera - a city in southeastern france on the mediterranean; the leading resort on the french riviera ...

NozzleNozzlea projecting spout from which a fluid is discharged - a projecting spout from which a fluid is discharged ...

P

PaidPaidgive money, usually in exchange for goods or services; "i paid four dollars for this sandwich"; "pay the waitress, please" - give money, usually in exchange for goods or services; "i paid four dollars for this sandwich"; "pay the waitress, please" ...

PaintPainta substance used as a coating to protect or decorate a surface (especially a mixture of pigment suspended in a liquid); dries to form a hard coating - a substance used as a coating to protect or decorate a surface (especially a mixture of pigment suspended in a liquid); dries to form a hard coating ...

PairPaira set of two similar things considered as a unit - a set of two similar things considered as a unit ...

PeelerPeelera performer who provides erotic entertainment by undressing to music - a performer who provides erotic entertainment by undressing to music ...

PickupPickupa light truck with an open body and low sides and a tailboard - a light truck with an open body and low sides and a tailboard ...

PlayboyPlayboya man devoted to the pursuit of pleasure - a man devoted to the pursuit of pleasure ...

PolePolea long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic - a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic ...

PostPostthe position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand; "a soldier manned the entrance post"; "a sentry station" - the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand; "a soldier manned the entrance post"; "a sentry station" ...

PruningPruningsomething that has been pruned off of a plant - something that has been pruned off of a plant ...

R

ReelsReelsa roll of photographic film holding a series of frames to be projected by a movie projector - a roll of photographic film holding a series of frames to be projected by a movie projector ...

ReflectorReflectordevice that reflects radiation - device that reflects radiation ...

RegisteredRegisteredrecord in writing; enter into a book of names or events or transactions - record in writing; enter into a book of names or events or transactions ...

ReleaseReleasemerchandise issued for sale or public showing (especially a record or film); "a new release from the london symphony orchestra" - merchandise issued for sale or public showing (especially a record or film); "a new release from the london symphony orchestra" ...

RightsRightsan abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature; "they are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights"; "certain rights can never be granted to the government but must be kept in the hands of the people"- eleanor roosevelt; "a right is not something that somebody gives you; it is something that nobody can take away" - an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature; "they are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights"; "certain rights can never be granted to the government but must be kept in the hands of the people"- eleanor roosevelt; "a right is not something that somebody gives you; it is something that nobody can take away" ...

RisksRisksa source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune; "drinking alcohol is a health hazard" - a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune; "drinking alcohol is a health hazard" ...

S

SadSadexperiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness; "feeling sad because his dog had died"; "better by far that you should forget and smile / than that you should remember and be sad"- christina rossetti - experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness; "feeling sad because his dog had died"; "better by far that you should forget and smile / than that you should remember and be sad"- christina rossetti ...

SailingSailingthe work of a sailor - the work of a sailor ...

SalesSalesincome (at invoice values) received for goods and services over some given period of time - income (at invoice values) received for goods and services over some given period of time ...

SawSawa condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people - a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people ...

SaySaythe chance to speak; "let him have his say" - the chance to speak; "let him have his say" ...

ShamefullyShamefullyin a dishonorable manner or to a dishonorable degree; "his grades were disgracefully low" - in a dishonorable manner or to a dishonorable degree; "his grades were disgracefully low" ...

ShoreShorethe land along the edge of a body of water - the land along the edge of a body of water ...

StabiliserStabilisera device for making something stable - a device for making something stable ...

StereoStereoreproducer in which two microphones feed two or more loudspeakers to give a three-dimensional effect to the sound - reproducer in which two microphones feed two or more loudspeakers to give a three-dimensional effect to the sound ...

SungSungthe imperial dynasty of china from 960 to 1279; noted for art and literature and philosophy - the imperial dynasty of china from 960 to 1279; noted for art and literature and philosophy ...

T

TankageTankagethe quantity contained in (or the capacity of) a tank or tanks - the quantity contained in (or the capacity of) a tank or tanks ...

TeenTeena juvenile between the onset of puberty and maturity - a juvenile between the onset of puberty and maturity ...

TemporaryTemporarya worker (especially in an office) hired on a temporary basis - a worker (especially in an office) hired on a temporary basis ...

V

VatVata tax levied on the difference between a commodity's price before taxes and its cost of production - a tax levied on the difference between a commodity's price before taxes and its cost of production ...

VoyagesVoyagesan act of traveling by water - an act of traveling by water ...

W

WarpWarpa twist or aberration; especially a perverse or abnormal way of judging or acting - a twist or aberration; especially a perverse or abnormal way of judging or acting ...

WhipsWhipsan instrument with a handle and a flexible lash that is used for whipping - an instrument with a handle and a flexible lash that is used for whipping ...

WinchWinchlifting device consisting of a horizontal cylinder turned by a crank on which a cable or rope winds - lifting device consisting of a horizontal cylinder turned by a crank on which a cable or rope winds ...

Y

YeahYeahnot only so, but; "i therein do rejoice, yea, and will rejoice" - not only so, but; "i therein do rejoice, yea, and will rejoice" ...

YetYetup to the present time; "i have yet to see the results"; "details are yet to be worked out" - up to the present time; "i have yet to see the results"; "details are yet to be worked out" ...

YouthYoutha young person (especially a young man or boy) - a young person (especially a young man or boy) ...

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