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are
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n 1: a unit of surface area equal to 100 square meters [syn:
are, ar]
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bumper
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n 1: a glass filled to the brim (especially as a toast); "we
quaffed a bumper of ale"
2: a mechanical device consisting of bars at either end of a
vehicle to absorb shock and prevent serious damage
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camper
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n 1: someone living temporarily in a tent or lodge for
recreation
2: a recreational vehicle equipped for camping out while
traveling [syn: camper, camping bus, motor home]
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damper
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n 1: a movable iron plate that regulates the draft in a stove or
chimney or furnace
2: a device that decreases the amplitude of electronic,
mechanical, acoustical, or aerodynamic oscillations [syn:
damper, muffler]
3: a depressing restraint; "rain put a damper on our picnic
plans"
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distemper
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n 1: any of various infectious viral diseases of animals
2: an angry and disagreeable mood [syn: ill humor, ill
humour, distemper] [ant: amiability, good humor, good
humour, good temper]
3: paint made by mixing the pigments with water and a binder
4: a painting created with paint that is made by mixing the
pigments with water and a binder
5: a method of painting in which the pigments are mixed with
water and a binder; used for painting posters or murals or
stage scenery
v 1: paint with distemper
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dumper
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n 1: truck whose contents can be emptied without handling; the
front end of the platform can be pneumatically raised so
that the load is discharged by gravity [syn: dump truck,
dumper, tipper truck, tipper lorry, tip truck,
tipper]
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hamper
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n 1: a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially
something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner) [syn:
shackle, bond, hamper, trammel]
2: a basket usually with a cover
v 1: prevent the progress or free movement of; "He was hampered
in his efforts by the bad weather"; "the imperialist nation
wanted to strangle the free trade between the two small
countries" [syn: hamper, halter, cramp, strangle]
2: put at a disadvantage; "The brace I have to wear is hindering
my movements" [syn: handicap, hinder, hamper]
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jumper
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n 1: a person who jumps; "as the jumper neared the ground he
lost control"; "the jumper's parachute opened"
2: an athlete who competes at jumping; "he is one hell of a
jumper"
3: a crocheted or knitted garment covering the upper part of the
body [syn: sweater, jumper]
4: a coverall worn by children
5: a small connector used to make temporary electrical
connections
6: a loose jacket or blouse worn by workmen
7: a sleeveless dress resembling an apron; worn over other
clothing [syn: jumper, pinafore, pinny]
8: (basketball) a player releases the basketball at the high
point of a jump [syn: jumper, jump shot]
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pamper
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v 1: treat with excessive indulgence; "grandparents often pamper
the children"; "Let's not mollycoddle our students!" [syn:
pamper, featherbed, cosset, cocker, baby,
coddle, mollycoddle, spoil, indulge]
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romper
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n 1: a person who romps or frolics
2: a one-piece garment for children to wear at play; the lower
part is shaped like bloomers [syn: romper, romper suit]
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scamper
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n 1: rushing about hastily in an undignified way [syn:
scamper, scramble, scurry]
v 1: to move about or proceed hurriedly; "so terrified by the
extraordinary ebbing of the sea that they scurried to
higher ground" [syn: scurry, scamper, skitter,
scuttle]
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simper
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n 1: a silly self-conscious smile
v 1: smile affectedly or derisively [syn: smirk, simper]
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tamper
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n 1: a tool for tamping (e.g., for tamping tobacco into a pipe
bowl or a charge into a drill hole etc.) [syn: tamp,
tamper, tamping bar]
v 1: play around with or alter or falsify, usually secretively
or dishonestly; "Someone tampered with the documents on my
desk"; "The reporter fiddle with the facts" [syn: tamper,
fiddle, monkey]
2: intrude in other people's affairs or business; interfere
unwantedly; "Don't meddle in my affairs!" [syn: meddle,
tamper]
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whimper
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n 1: a complaint uttered in a plaintive whining way [syn:
whimper, whine]
v 1: cry weakly or softly; "she wailed with pain" [syn: wail,
whimper, mewl, pule]
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crimper
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n 1: someone who tricks or coerces men into service as sailors
or soldiers [syn: crimp, crimper]
2: a mechanical device consisting of a cylindrical tube around
which the hair is wound to curl it; "a woman with her head
full of curlers is not a pretty sight" [syn: curler, hair
curler, roller, crimper]
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stamper
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n 1: a workman whose job is to form or cut out by applying a
mold or die (either by hand or by operating a stamping
machine)
2: someone who walks with a heavy noisy gait or who stamps on
the ground [syn: stamper, stomper, tramper, trampler]
3: a power tool that stamps; "a metal stamper" [syn: stamping
machine, stamper]
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stomper
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n 1: someone who walks with a heavy noisy gait or who stamps on
the ground [syn: stamper, stomper, tramper,
trampler]
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stumper
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n 1: a particularly difficult or baffling question or problem
[syn: poser, stumper, toughie, sticker]
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tramper
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n 1: someone who walks with a heavy noisy gait or who stamps on
the ground [syn: stamper, stomper, tramper,
trampler]
2: a foot traveler; someone who goes on an extended walk (for
pleasure) [syn: hiker, tramp, tramper]
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tampa
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n 1: a resort city in western Florida; located on Tampa Bay on
the Gulf of Mexico
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lumper
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n 1: a laborer who loads and unloads vessels in a port [syn:
stevedore, loader, longshoreman, docker,
dockhand, dock worker, dockworker, dock-walloper,
lumper]
2: a taxonomist who classifies organisms into large groups on
the basis of major characteristics [ant: divider,
splitter]
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shrimper
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n 1: a vessel engaged in shrimping
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plumper
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thumper
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mumper
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