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| 3-D |
of, concerning, or portraying something in, or as if in, three dimensions. [2 definitions] |
| acclaim |
to approve enthusiastically with or as if with loud applause or shouts. [1/4 definitions] |
| angry |
as if exhibiting anger, as a storm. [1/3 definitions] |
| as though |
as if. |
| automatic pilot |
(informal) a condition of functioning as if set on automatic pilot. [1/2 definitions] |
| automaton |
a person who behaves mechanically or automatically, as if without thought. [1/2 definitions] |
| barricade |
to obstruct or block with or as if with a barricade. [1/3 definitions] |
| bejewel |
to ornament or cover with or as if with jewels. |
| belt |
to furnish, mark, or encircle with or as if with a belt, band, or line. [1/11 definitions] |
| bescreen |
(archaic) to conceal as if by covering with a screen; hide from sight. |
| besmear |
to stain or soil by, or as if by, smearing. |
| besot |
to confuse or make foolish with, or as if with, strong drink (often used reflexively). |
| bewitch |
to enchant or cast a spell over with or as if with witchcraft. [1/2 definitions] |
| bionic |
(informal) capable of superhuman effort or endurance through, or as if through, the aid of such devices. [1/3 definitions] |
| body English |
a twisting of the body after launching, hitting, or kicking a ball, as if to guide its course. |
| boo |
to express loud disapproval or scorn of, by or as if by shouting "boo". [1/5 definitions] |
| bounden |
required by law or as if by law; obligatory. |
| bower1 |
to shelter or enclose in or as if in a bower. [1/2 definitions] |
| brace |
to support, hold steady, or strengthen with or as if with a brace. [1/10 definitions] |
| brake1 |
to cause to slow down or stop with or as if with a brake. [1/5 definitions] |
| brand |
to mark with or as if with a hot iron. [1/8 definitions] |
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