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| buckle |
a bend, bulge, or crimp. [1/9 definitions] |
| dirigible |
an airship that can be steered or guided, such as a blimp. [1/2 definitions] |
| erect |
rigidly directed upward or outward; not limp. [1/7 definitions] |
| flag3 |
to droop or become limp. [1/2 definitions] |
| hobble |
to walk awkwardly, unsteadily, or with difficulty; limp. [2/6 definitions] |
| prawn |
any of a variety of edible crustaceans that resemble and are related to shrimp. [1/2 definitions] |
| preen |
to dress or groom (oneself) with great attention and self-admiration; primp. [2/5 definitions] |
| prink |
to dress or groom oneself with care, as by observing the effect of various adornments or arrangements in a mirror; primp. [1/2 definitions] |
| scrape |
to save even the smallest amounts; economize very carefully; scrimp. [1/13 definitions] |
| shrimp |
to fish for shrimp. [2/6 definitions] |
| whoremonger |
a pimp. |
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