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1. pit n.

200 quotations in 6 senses
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(a) A natural or man-made depression in the ground, hole, pit, ditch; cave; also fig.; also, an open excavation from which some mineral product is obtained or in which some industrial process is…

2. ring n.

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(a) A finger ring; -- often made of a precious metal; a signet ring; gold(en ring [see also gold adj.1.(c)]; (b) ring(es and broche(s, broche(s and ring(es, ring ne broche, broche(s ne ring(es; (c) a…

3. rǒuel n.(2)

31 quotations in 1 sense
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(a) A small wheel with radial points forming the extremity of a spur, a rowel; riden on rouel, to ride spurring; (b) a small wheel; a circular frame; also, the representation of a wheel or disk; rouel

4. tuf n.

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Anat. The prepuce, foreskin.

5. tunicle n.

38 quotations in 1 sense
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(a) Eccl. A vestment similar to, or sometimes identical with, the dalmatic or the alb specifically assigned to the subdeacon assisting at the Mass; vestement of tunicle; (b) a regal or ceremonial…

6. turnǒur n.(1)

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(a) One who fashions objects of wood, metal, etc. on a lathe;—usu. with ref. to a member of the guild of turners; also, a basketmaker; (b) one who turns a spit; turnour of broches, spite turnour; (c)…

7. vessel n.

203 quotations in 6 senses
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(a) A small, portable container, esp. one for storage or serving of food or drink; a flask, pitcher, jug, cup, dish, pot, etc.; a piece of household tableware, a kitchen utensil, etc.; also, an…