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| anthozoan |
any of several immobile marine organisms, including corals and sea anemones; actinozoan. |
| freeze |
to suddenly stop or become immobile. [2/17 definitions] |
| impale |
to make immobile or helpless, as with a sharp word or look. [1/2 definitions] |
| siding |
a short segment of railroad track that temporarily accommodates immobile trains, as for loading or for other trains to pass. [1/2 definitions] |
| stabile |
with a fixed position; stable; immobile. [1/3 definitions] |
| vegetable |
(informal) one who has suffered an injury or illness so serious that he or she is largely immobile and incapable of conscious mental activity. [1/5 definitions] |
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