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chain noun [ˈtʃeɪn]
  • a series of usually metal links or rings that are connected to each other in a line and used for supporting heavy things, for holding things together, for decoration, etc.
  • a chain that is attached to the arms or legs of a prisoner—usually plural —often used figuratively
  • a series or group of things or people that are connected to each other in some way
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loudspeaker noun [ˈlaʊdˌspiːkɚ]
  • a device that is used to make sound (such as music or a person's voice) louder and to send it out so that many people can hear it in a public space
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substitute noun [ˈsʌbstəˌtuːt]
  • a person or thing that takes the place of someone or something else —often + for
  • a player who takes the place of another player during a game
  • substitute teacher
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flex verb [ˈflɛks]
  • to bend (a body part)
  • to move or tighten (a muscle)
  • bend
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scorekeeper noun [ˈskoɚˌkiːpɚ]
  • a person who records the official score in a game or contest
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dodge verb [ˈdɑːʤ]
  • to move quickly to one side in order to avoid being hit by (someone or something)
  • to move quickly in order to avoid being hit, seen, stopped, etc.
  • to get away from or avoid (someone or something) in a skillful or dishonest way
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crush verb [ˈkrʌʃ]
  • to press or squeeze (something) so hard that it breaks or loses its shape
  • to break (something) into a powder or very small pieces by pressing, pounding, or grinding it
  • to defeat (a person or group that opposes you) by using a lot of force
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tray noun [ˈtreɪ]
  • a thin, flat, and often rectangular piece of plastic, metal, wood, etc., that has a low rim and that is used for carrying things
  • a container that has low sides and usually no top and that is used to hold something
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wander verb [ˈwɑːndɚ]
  • to move around or go to different places usually without having a particular purpose or direction
  • to follow a path with many turns
  • to go away from a path, course, etc. —often used figuratively
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cafeteria noun [ˌkæfəˈtirijə]
  • a place (such as a restaurant or a room in a school) where people get food at a counter and carry it to a table for eating
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shrimp noun [ˈʃrɪmp]
  • a small shellfish that has a long body and legs and that is eaten as food
  • a very small or unimportant person
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dip verb [ˈdɪp]
  • to put (something) into a liquid and pull it out again quickly—usually + in or into
  • to move (something) into and out of something—+ in or into
  • to lift (liquid) out from a container
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bait noun [ˈbeɪt]
  • something (such as a piece of food) that is used to attract fish or animals so they can be caught —often used figuratively
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unroll verb [ˌʌnˈroʊl]
  • to make (something that has been rolled) flat : to smooth out (something that is rolled up)
  • to make (something) known in a public or formal way
  • to happen as time passes : unfold
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Island noun [ˈaɪlənd]
  • an area of land that is surrounded by water
  • an area or object that is separated from other things: such as
  • a raised area within a road, parking lot, or driveway that is used to separate or direct traffic —called also traffic island
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peak noun [ˈpiːk]
  • the pointed top of a mountain
  • a tall mountain with a pointed or narrow top
  • something that looks like a pointed top of a mountain
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mistake noun [məˈsteɪk]
  • something that is not correct : a wrong action, statement, or judgment : error —often used with make
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belly noun [ˈbɛli]
  • a person's stomach or the part of the body that contains the stomach
  • the part of an animal's body that is like a person's belly
  • a curved or rounded surface or part
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meat noun [ˈmiːt]
  • the flesh of an animal used as food
  • a type of meat
  • the part of something (such as a nut) that can be eaten