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| guillotine |
a device having a sharp blade that is dropped between two guide posts to execute a person by chopping off his or her head. [1/2 definitions] |
| guru |
in Hinduism and some forms of Buddhism, a personal religious instructor and spiritual guide. [2/4 definitions] |
| guy2 |
a rope or wire used to guide something or hold something in place. |
| halter1 |
a rope or strap that goes around the head and neck of a horse or other animal, used to tie or guide it. |
| hand |
to guide or help with the hand. [1/17 definitions] |
| harness |
a set of straps by which a work animal is attached to a cart, carriage, or plow. The harness is used to control and guide the animal. [1/4 definitions] |
| helm |
to steer or guide. [1/3 definitions] |
| holy man |
in some cultures, one who is attributed with the power to heal the sick and to guide the community. [1/2 definitions] |
| horsewhip |
a whip used to guide, steer, drive, or control a horse. [1/2 definitions] |
| hypothesis |
a prediction or educated guess that can be tested and can be used to guide further study. |
| jerkline |
a rope used in place of reins to guide a large team of horses. |
| jig1 |
a device used to hold material being cut, tooled, or the like, or to guide a tool. [1/4 definitions] |
| landmark |
a feature of the landscape that serves as a point of reference, a guide for travelers, or a boundary marker. [1/5 definitions] |
| lead1 |
to direct someone; guide. [1/4 definitions] |
| lightship |
a ship equipped with sirens, lights, foghorns, and the like that is moored in dangerous waters to guide other ships. |
| lodestar |
a star that serves as a guide or reference point, esp. the North Star. [1/2 definitions] |
| luck |
the force believed to guide things which seem to happen to a person by chance. [1/2 definitions] |
| mentor |
someone who plays an important role in another person's life as a guide and teacher. |
| mislead |
to guide in a wrong direction. [1/2 definitions] |
| model |
a small exact copy of something, often used as a guide to making the thing in full size. [1/12 definitions] |
| moderate |
to direct, guide, or preside over a discussion or meeting. [1/4 definitions] |
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