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gin
gin
/ˈdʒɪn/
noun
A form of rummy in which a player can go out if the cards remaining in their hand total less than 10 points
(
gin
,
gin rummy
,
knock rummy
)
a form of rummy in which a player can go out if the cards remaining in their hand total less than 10 points
A machine that separates the seeds from raw cotton fibers
(
cotton gin
,
gin
)
a machine that separates the seeds from raw cotton fibers
A trap for birds or small mammals; often has a slip noose
(
gin
,
noose
,
snare
)
a trap for birds or small mammals; often has a slip noose
Strong liquor flavored with juniper berries
(
gin
,
mother's ruin
[British, Slang]
)
strong liquor flavored with juniper berries
Would you like a gin and tonic?
Would you like a gin and tonic?
verb
(hunting) trap with a snare
(
gin
)
(hunting) trap with a snare
Gin game
gin game
Separate the seeds from (cotton) with a cotton gin
(
gin
)
separate the seeds from (cotton) with a cotton gin
rescue
rescue
/ˈrɛskjuː/
noun
(
)
Recovery or preservation from loss or danger
(
delivery
,
deliverance
,
saving
,
rescue
)
recovery or preservation from loss or danger
Work is the deliverance of mankind
work is the deliverance of mankind
A surgeon's job is the saving of lives
a surgeon's job is the saving of lives
verb
(
)
Free from harm or evil
(
deliver
,
rescue
)
free from harm or evil
The courier rushed to deliver the package before the deadline.
The courier rushed to deliver the package before the deadline.
Take forcibly from legal custody
(
rescue
)
take forcibly from legal custody
Rescue prisoners
rescue prisoners
bootjack
bootjack
/ˈbuːtdʒæk/
noun
Has V-shaped notch for pulling off boots
(
bootjack
)
has V-shaped notch for pulling off boots
After a long day on the farm, he used the bootjack to help remove his muddy boots.
After a long day on the farm, he used the bootjack to help remove his muddy boots.
Untermeyer
Untermeyer
/ˈʌntɝˌmaɪr/
noun
United States writer (1885-1977)
(
Louis Untermeyer
,
Untermeyer
)
United States writer (1885-1977)
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