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| add up to |
equal (a certain sum) or point to (a logical conclusion) when looked at together. |
| charge |
the amount of electricity in an object. Charge causes electrical energy to flow in a current. The movement of electrical energy from one point to another is caused by a difference between the charges at the two points. An electrical charge can be positive or negative. [1/12 definitions] |
| cite |
to point to, esp. as a reason for something; mention. [1/5 definitions] |
| constitute |
to appoint to a special task or office. [1/3 definitions] |
| course |
progress from one point to another; movement. [1/7 definitions] |
| go1 |
to reach from one point to another. [1/7 definitions] |
| hyperbola |
a conic section consisting of two identical but opposite curves, which may be defined as the set of all points in a plane such that the distances of each point to two defined foci have a constant difference. |
| lever |
any of a class of basic tools consisting of a rigid bar or an equivalent, acting by pivoting around a fixed fulcrum to transfer applied force from one point to another. [1/3 definitions] |
| name |
to appoint to a particular office or duty. [1/9 definitions] |
| neo-fascism |
any of various post-World War II political movements or doctrines that are similar in viewpoint to that of fascism. |
| portal |
a website that serves as an entry point to the Web or a segment of the Web by offering a range of resources which may include a search engine, topic directories, discussion forums, email, and other services. [1/3 definitions] |
| refer |
to speak of; to point to something in speech or writing. [1/2 definitions] |
| set |
to appoint to perform a particular task. [1/25 definitions] |
| stretch |
to cause to extend or reach from one point to another. [1/13 definitions] |
| swag |
a decorative curtain or other hanging, usu. draped in a curve from one point to another. [2/4 definitions] |
| trip |
a short journey from one point to another. [1/5 definitions] |
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