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| bent1 |
being out of alignment with the proper shape of something. [1/6 definitions] |
| occlude |
of the upper and lower teeth or jaws, to come together in the proper alignment for chewing. [1/5 definitions] |
| occlusion |
the correct alignment of teeth when the jaw is closed. [1/3 definitions] |
| orthodontics |
(used with a sing. verb) the branch of dentistry that deals with the correct alignment and position of teeth; orthodontia. |
| plumb |
a small weight tied to a line and used to establish the depth of water or to verify a vertical alignment. [2/10 definitions] |
| syzygy |
in astronomy, the alignment, either in conjunction or opposition, of three celestial bodies within the same gravitational system, esp. the sun, moon, and earth. [1/3 definitions] |
| throw off |
to cause changes that make (something or parts of something) incorrect, disordered, or out of alignment. [1/2 definitions] |
| throw out |
put (something) out of alignment, esp. to twist or strain (a part of one's body), causing dislocation and pain. [1/7 definitions] |
| toe-in |
the alignment of a vehicle's front wheels so that the front edges are slightly closer together than the rear edges and so provide better steering capability. |
| trammel |
a device used to gauge and adjust the alignment of machinery parts; tram. [1/6 definitions] |
| true |
proper balance, alignment, or formation. [1/13 definitions] |
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