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| right-handed |
done with or made for the right hand. [1/5 definitions] |
| road |
a long, narrow course, often with a smooth and paved surface, made for the passage of vehicles and people. [1/3 definitions] |
| section |
in medicine, an incision or cut made for surgical or research purposes. [1/9 definitions] |
| truckage |
the conveying of goods by truck, or the charge made for this service. |
| vehicular |
of, relating to, or made for vehicles. [1/3 definitions] |
| wading pool |
a shallow pool of water, esp. a small, plastic, portable unit made for children to play in. |
| wedding cake |
a cake made for a wedding celebration, often professionally baked and decorated. |
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