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| bandy about |
to mention repeatedly, especially lightly or frivolously. |
| beef Wellington |
a dish consisting of a lightly roasted piece of beef covered with pâté de foie gras, surrounded with pastry, and baked. |
| bob3 |
to give a light blow; tap lightly. [1/3 definitions] |
| brush1 |
to lightly touch or move across. [1/6 definitions] |
| chuck1 |
to touch or pat lightly with affection. [1/5 definitions] |
| clap |
to strike lightly with an open hand and in a friendly manner. [1/5 definitions] |
| corvette |
a small, swift, lightly armed ship, used esp. as an escort. [1/2 definitions] |
| cream soda |
a soft drink, lightly colored, of vanilla flavor. |
| dab1 |
to pat or press lightly. [2/5 definitions] |
| dabble |
to splash liquid lightly. [1/4 definitions] |
| dance |
to move quickly and lightly in a way that suggests dancing. [1/7 definitions] |
| doze |
to sleep lightly or for a short time. [1/2 definitions] |
| drizzle |
to rain lightly but continuously. [1/2 definitions] |
| dub1 |
to award the title of knight to by tapping or striking lightly on the shoulder, usu. with a sword. [1/2 definitions] |
| ectomorphic |
of a slender, lightly muscled body structure. (Cf. endomorphic, mesomorphic.) |
| finger |
to touch lightly with the fingers. [1/3 definitions] |
| firmly |
in a way that uses some strength; not lightly. [1/2 definitions] |
| flirt |
to lightly consider; trifle with. [1/6 definitions] |
| flit |
to fly or dart quickly and lightly; flutter. [1/3 definitions] |
| float |
to move lightly and airily. [1/14 definitions] |
| flurry |
of snow, to fall lightly and for a short time. [1/4 definitions] |
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