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an
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n 1: an associate degree in nursing [syn: Associate in
Nursing, AN]
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assassin
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n 1: a murderer (especially one who kills a prominent political
figure) who kills by a surprise attack and often is hired
to do the deed; "his assassins were hunted down like
animals"; "assassinators of kings and emperors" [syn:
assassin, assassinator, bravo]
2: a member of a secret order of Muslims (founded in the 12th
century) who terrorized and killed Christian Crusaders
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basin
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n 1: a bowl-shaped vessel; usually used for holding food or
liquids; "she mixed the dough in a large basin"
2: the quantity that a basin will hold; "a basinful of water"
[syn: basin, basinful]
3: a natural depression in the surface of the land often with a
lake at the bottom of it; "the basin of the Great Salt Lake"
4: the entire geographical area drained by a river and its
tributaries; an area characterized by all runoff being
conveyed to the same outlet; "flood control in the Missouri
basin" [syn: river basin, basin, watershed, drainage
basin, catchment area, catchment basin, drainage area]
5: a bathroom sink that is permanently installed and connected
to a water supply and drainpipe; where you can wash your
hands and face; "he ran some water in the basin and splashed
it on his face" [syn: washbasin, basin, washbowl,
washstand, lavatory]
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caisson
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n 1: an ornamental sunken panel in a ceiling or dome [syn:
coffer, caisson, lacuna]
2: a two-wheeled military vehicle carrying artillery ammunition
3: a chest to hold ammunition [syn: caisson, ammunition
chest]
4: large watertight chamber used for construction under water
[syn: caisson, pneumatic caisson, cofferdam]
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fasten
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v 1: cause to be firmly attached; "fasten the lock onto the
door"; "she fixed her gaze on the man" [syn: fasten,
fix, secure] [ant: unfasten]
2: become fixed or fastened; "This dress fastens in the back"
[ant: unfasten]
3: attach to; "They fastened various nicknames to each other"
4: make tight or tighter; "Tighten the wire" [syn: tighten,
fasten]
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freemason
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n 1: a member of a widespread secret fraternal order pledged to
mutual assistance and brotherly love [syn: Freemason,
Mason]
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hasten
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v 1: act or move at high speed; "We have to rush!"; "hurry--it's
late!" [syn: rush, hasten, hurry, look sharp,
festinate]
2: move fast; "He rushed down the hall to receive his guests";
"The cars raced down the street" [syn: rush, hotfoot,
hasten, hie, speed, race, pelt along, rush along,
cannonball along, bucket along, belt along, step on
it] [ant: dawdle, linger]
3: speed up the progress of; facilitate; "This should expedite
the process" [syn: expedite, hasten]
4: cause to occur rapidly; "the infection precipitated a high
fever and allergic reactions" [syn: induce, stimulate,
rush, hasten]
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lasagne
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n 1: baked dish of layers of lasagna pasta with sauce and cheese
and meat or vegetables [syn: lasagna, lasagne]
2: very wide flat strips of pasta [syn: lasagna, lasagne]
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mason
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n 1: American Revolutionary leader from Virginia whose
objections led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights
(1725-1792) [syn: Mason, George Mason]
2: English film actor (1909-1984) [syn: Mason, James Mason,
James Neville Mason]
3: English writer (1865-1948) [syn: Mason, A. E. W. Mason,
Alfred Edward Woodley Mason]
4: a craftsman who works with stone or brick [syn: mason,
stonemason]
5: a member of a widespread secret fraternal order pledged to
mutual assistance and brotherly love [syn: Freemason,
Mason]
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stonemason
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n 1: a craftsman who works with stone or brick [syn: mason,
stonemason]
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washbasin
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n 1: a bathroom sink that is permanently installed and connected
to a water supply and drainpipe; where you can wash your
hands and face; "he ran some water in the basin and
splashed it on his face" [syn: washbasin, basin,
washbowl, washstand, lavatory]
2: a basin for washing the hands (`wash-hand basin' is a British
expression) [syn: washbasin, handbasin, washbowl,
lavabo, wash-hand basin]
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jason
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n 1: (Greek mythology) the husband of Medea and leader of the
Argonauts who sailed in quest of the Golden Fleece
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bason
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cason
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casson
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chason
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clason
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classen
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classon
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gassen
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kassan
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kassen
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kasson
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klassen
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lassen
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masson
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passon
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sasson
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stassen
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mcglasson
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