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| Pandora |
in Greek mythology, the first woman, who, when she opened the lid of a box out of curiosity, let all the evils out into the world. |
| pee |
(informal; sometimes considered vulgar) to let liquid waste pass out of one's body; urinate. |
| release |
to unfasten or let go of. [1/10 definitions] |
| relinquish |
to surrender, release, or let go of; give up. |
| sea anchor |
a large canvas-covered, often conical frame that is let out as a float or drag to prevent a ship from drifting off course or to keep it headed into the wind. |
| shed2 |
to cast off, take off, or let fall (a covering or growth). [3/7 definitions] |
| slobber |
to let liquid, esp. saliva, dribble from the mouth; drool. [1/5 definitions] |
| slump |
to let one's body droop or sag; slouch. [1/6 definitions] |
| space out |
(informal) to let one's attention wander away completely, or to become disoriented. |
| sublet |
to let (work) to a subcontractor; subcontract. [1/3 definitions] |
| sun porch |
a porch with large windows designed to let in large amounts of sunlight. |
| sunroof |
a sliding panel in the roof of an automobile that may be opened to let in light and air. |
| tailgate |
a hinged panel or board at the rear of a truck, station wagon, or wagon that can be let down for loading or unloading. [1/2 definitions] |
| thanks to |
let thanks be given to. [1/2 definitions] |
| train station |
a place where train tickets are sold and where passengers and goods are let on or off trains. |
| turn |
to send out, let go, or drive away. [1/32 definitions] |
| unfetter |
to let loose; liberate; free. [1/2 definitions] |
| unhand |
to let go one's hold of; take one's hand or hands from. |
| weep |
to let fall liquid in drops; ooze. [2/7 definitions] |
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