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 paperclip paperclip /ˈpeɪpərˌklɪp/

noun

  1. A wire or plastic clip for holding sheets of paper together  ( gem clip , paper clip , paperclip )
    a wire or plastic clip for holding sheets of paper together
     The paper clip was invented in 1900
    the paper clip was invented in 1900


 escapade escapade /ˈɛskəˌpeɪd/

noun

  1. () A wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)  ( dangerous undertaking , risky venture , escapade , adventure )
    a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
     The movie was an exciting adventure, taking the audience on a thrilling journey through exotic locations
    The movie was an exciting adventure, taking the audience on a thrilling journey through exotic locations
  2. Any carefree episode  ( escapade , lark [Informal] )
    any carefree episode


 unfairness unfairness /ənˈfɛrnəs/

noun

  1. An unjust act  ( iniquity , shabbiness , unfairness , injustice )
    an unjust act
     The community rallied against the injustice faced by the marginalized group.
    The community rallied against the injustice faced by the marginalized group.
  2. Injustice by virtue of not conforming with rules or standards  ( inequity , unfairness )
    injustice by virtue of not conforming with rules or standards
  3. Partiality that is not fair or equitable  ( unfairness )
    partiality that is not fair or equitable


 blanket blanket /ˈblæŋkɪt/

adjective

  1. Broad in scope or content  ( across-the-board , all-embracing , all-encompassing , all-inclusive , blanket , broad , encompassing , extensive , panoptic , wide )
    broad in scope or content
     Across-the-board pay increases
    across-the-board pay increases
     An all-embracing definition
    an all-embracing definition
     Blanket sanctions against human-rights violators
    blanket sanctions against human-rights violators
     An invention with broad applications
    an invention with broad applications
     A panoptic study of Soviet nationality
    a panoptic study of Soviet nationality
     Granted him wide powers
    granted him wide powers

noun

  1. () Bedding that keeps a person warm in bed  ( cover , blanket )
    bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
     He pulled the covers over his head and went to sleep
    he pulled the covers over his head and went to sleep
  2. () Anything that covers  ( mantle , blanket )
    anything that covers
     There was a blanket of snow
    there was a blanket of snow
  3. A layer of lead surrounding the highly reactive core of a nuclear reactor  ( blanket )
    a layer of lead surrounding the highly reactive core of a nuclear reactor

verb

  1. () Cover as if with a blanket  ( blanket )
    cover as if with a blanket
     Snow blanketed the fields
    snow blanketed the fields
  2. Form a blanket-like cover (over)  ( blanket )
    form a blanket-like cover (over)