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dia·mond
 diamond
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- pronunciation:
- daI
m
 nd
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer
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noun |
| definition 1: |
a clear mineral that is the hardest natural substance. Diamonds are used in jewelry and also as tools to cut hard materials.
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| definition 2: |
a shape with four straight, equal sides and four points. The base of a diamond is one of its points.
Part of a baseball field is a diamond.
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| definition 3: |
a playing card that has the shape of a diamond or diamonds on it.
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| derivation: |
diamondlike (adj.) |
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