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crafts

krɑːft

noun

an activity involving skill in making things by hand.

the craft of cobbling

activity,pursuit,occupation,work,line,line of work,profession,job,business,line of business,trade,employment,position,post,situation,career,métier,vocation,calling,skill,field,province,walk of life,way,racket,game,grip,employ

verb

exercise skill in making (an object), typically by hand.

he crafted the chair lovingly

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craft

krɑːft

noun

an activity involving skill in making things by hand.

the craft of cobbling

activity,pursuit,occupation,work,line,line of work,profession,job,business,line of business,trade,employment,position,post,situation,career,métier,vocation,calling,skill,field,province,walk of life,way,racket,game,grip,employ

verb

exercise skill in making (an object), typically by hand.

he crafted the chair lovingly

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comprehensions

kɒmprɪˈhɛnʃ(ə)n

noun

the ability to understand something.

some won’t have the least comprehension of what I’m trying to do

understanding,ability to understand,grasp,grip,conception,apprehension,cognition,cognizance,ken,knowledge,awareness,perception,discernment,interpretation

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comprehension

kɒmprɪˈhɛnʃ(ə)n

noun

the ability to understand something.

some won’t have the least comprehension of what I’m trying to do

understanding,ability to understand,grasp,grip,conception,apprehension,cognition,cognizance,ken,knowledge,awareness,perception,discernment,interpretation

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clutching

klʌtʃ

verb

grasp (something) tightly.

he stood clutching a microphone

grip,grasp,clasp,cling to,hang on to,clench,hold,reach for,snatch at,make a grab for,catch at,claw at,grab,seize,lay (one’s) hands on,get one’s hands on,grab/seize/take hold of

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clutches

klʌtʃ

verb

grasp (something) tightly.

he stood clutching a microphone

grip,grasp,clasp,cling to,hang on to,clench,hold,reach for,snatch at,make a grab for,catch at,claw at,grab,seize,lay (one’s) hands on,get one’s hands on,grab/seize/take hold of

noun

a tight grasp.

she made a clutch at his body

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clutched

klʌtʃ

verb

grasp (something) tightly.

he stood clutching a microphone

grip,grasp,clasp,cling to,hang on to,clench,hold,reach for,snatch at,make a grab for,catch at,claw at,grab,seize,lay (one’s) hands on,get one’s hands on,grab/seize/take hold of

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clutch

klʌtʃ

verb

grasp (something) tightly.

he stood clutching a microphone

grip,grasp,clasp,cling to,hang on to,clench,hold,reach for,snatch at,make a grab for,catch at,claw at,grab,seize,lay (one’s) hands on,get one’s hands on,grab/seize/take hold of

noun

a tight grasp.

she made a clutch at his body

adjective

(in sport) denoting or occurring at a critical situation in which the outcome of a game or competition is at stake.

they both are hard-nosed players who seem to thrive in clutch situations

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clung

klɪŋ

verb

hold on tightly to.

she clung to Joe’s arm

hold on to,clutch,grip,grasp,clasp,attach oneself to,hang on to,hold tightly,clench,embrace,hug,cuddle,entwine oneself around

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clings

klɪŋ

verb

hold on tightly to.

she clung to Joe’s arm

hold on to,clutch,grip,grasp,clasp,attach oneself to,hang on to,hold tightly,clench,embrace,hug,cuddle,entwine oneself around

noun

a clingstone peach.

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cling

klɪŋ

verb

hold on tightly to.

she clung to Joe’s arm

hold on to,clutch,grip,grasp,clasp,attach oneself to,hang on to,hold tightly,clench,embrace,hug,cuddle,entwine oneself around

noun

a clingstone peach.

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clasps

klɑːsp

verb

grasp (something) tightly with one’s hand.

he clasped her arm

grasp,grip,clutch,hold tightly,hang on to,cling to,take hold of,seize,grab

noun

a device with interlocking parts used for fastening things together.

a gold bracelet with a turquoise clasp

fastener,fastening,catch,clip,pin,hook,hook and eye,buckle,hasp,lock,fibula

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clasping

klɑːsp

verb

grasp (something) tightly with one’s hand.

he clasped her arm

grasp,grip,clutch,hold tightly,hang on to,cling to,take hold of,seize,grab

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clasped

klɑːsp

verb

grasp (something) tightly with one’s hand.

he clasped her arm

grasp,grip,clutch,hold tightly,hang on to,cling to,take hold of,seize,grab

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clasp

klɑːsp

verb

grasp (something) tightly with one’s hand.

he clasped her arm

grasp,grip,clutch,hold tightly,hang on to,cling to,take hold of,seize,grab

noun

a device with interlocking parts used for fastening things together.

a gold bracelet with a turquoise clasp

fastener,fastening,catch,clip,pin,hook,hook and eye,buckle,hasp,lock,fibula

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caught

katʃ

verb

intercept and hold (something which has been thrown, propelled, or dropped).

she threw the bottle into the air and caught it again

seize,grab,snatch,seize/grab/take hold of,lay (one’s) hands on,get one’s hands on,grasp,grip,clutch,clench,fasten on,pluck,hold,hang on to,receive,acquire,get,come into possession of,intercept

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catches

katʃ

verb

intercept and hold (something which has been thrown, propelled, or dropped).

she threw the bottle into the air and caught it again

seize,grab,snatch,seize/grab/take hold of,lay (one’s) hands on,get one’s hands on,grasp,grip,clutch,clench,fasten on,pluck,hold,hang on to,receive,acquire,get,come into possession of,intercept

noun

an act of catching something, typically a ball.

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catch

katʃ

verb

intercept and hold (something which has been thrown, propelled, or dropped).

she threw the bottle into the air and caught it again

seize,grab,snatch,seize/grab/take hold of,lay (one’s) hands on,get one’s hands on,grasp,grip,clutch,clench,fasten on,pluck,hold,hang on to,receive,acquire,get,come into possession of,intercept

noun

an act of catching something, typically a ball.

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captivates

ˈkaptɪveɪt

verb

attract and hold the interest and attention of; charm.

he was captivated by her beauty

enthral,charm,enchant,bewitch,fascinate,beguile,entrance,enrapture,delight,attract,allure,lure,win,ensnare,dazzle,absorb,engross,rivet,grip,hypnotize,mesmerize,spellbind,infatuate,enamour,seduce,woo,ravish,charming,enchanting,bewitching,fascinating,beguiling,entrancing,alluring,engaging,interesting,winning,delightful,attractive,beautiful,charismatic,dazzling,engrossing,riveting,gripping,enthralling,spellbinding,seductive

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captivated

ˈkaptɪveɪt

verb

attract and hold the interest and attention of; charm.

he was captivated by her beauty

enthral,charm,enchant,bewitch,fascinate,beguile,entrance,enrapture,delight,attract,allure,lure,win,ensnare,dazzle,absorb,engross,rivet,grip,hypnotize,mesmerize,spellbind,infatuate,enamour,seduce,woo,ravish,charming,enchanting,bewitching,fascinating,beguiling,entrancing,alluring,engaging,interesting,winning,delightful,attractive,beautiful,charismatic,dazzling,engrossing,riveting,gripping,enthralling,spellbinding,seductive

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captivate

ˈkaptɪveɪt

verb

attract and hold the interest and attention of; charm.

he was captivated by her beauty

enthral,charm,enchant,bewitch,fascinate,beguile,entrance,enrapture,delight,attract,allure,lure,win,ensnare,dazzle,absorb,engross,rivet,grip,hypnotize,mesmerize,spellbind,infatuate,enamour,seduce,woo,ravish,charming,enchanting,bewitching,fascinating,beguiling,entrancing,alluring,engaging,interesting,winning,delightful,attractive,beautiful,charismatic,dazzling,engrossing,riveting,gripping,enthralling,spellbinding,seductive

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busynesses

ˈbɪznəs

noun

a person’s regular occupation, profession, or trade.

experts who typically conduct their business over the internet

work,line of work,line,occupation,profession,career,employment,job,day job,position,pursuit,vocation,calling,field,sphere,walk of life,trade,craft,way,métier,racket,game,grip,employ

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businesses

ˈbɪznəs

noun

a person’s regular occupation, profession, or trade.

experts who typically conduct their business over the internet

work,line of work,line,occupation,profession,career,employment,job,day job,position,pursuit,vocation,calling,field,sphere,walk of life,trade,craft,way,métier,racket,game,grip,employ

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business

ˈbɪznəs

noun

a person’s regular occupation, profession, or trade.

experts who typically conduct their business over the internet

work,line of work,line,occupation,profession,career,employment,job,day job,position,pursuit,vocation,calling,field,sphere,walk of life,trade,craft,way,métier,racket,game,grip,employ

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backpacks

/ˈbakpak/

noun

A rucksack.

If you don’t attend many conferences you won’t have noticed that it seems to be fashionable to give out rucksacks, backpacks and haversacks as freebies to delegates.

suitcase,case,valise,portmanteau,grip,overnight bag,overnighter,flight bag,travelling bag,Gladstone bag,carpet bag

verb

Travel or hike carrying one’s belongings in a rucksack.

he has backpacked around the world

journey,tour,take a trip,go on a trip,voyage,go on an expedition,go on an excursion,go sightseeing,globetrot,backpack

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backpacking

/ˈbakpak/

noun

A rucksack.

If you don’t attend many conferences you won’t have noticed that it seems to be fashionable to give out rucksacks, backpacks and haversacks as freebies to delegates.

suitcase,case,valise,portmanteau,grip,overnight bag,overnighter,flight bag,travelling bag,Gladstone bag,carpet bag

verb

Travel or hike carrying one’s belongings in a rucksack.

he has backpacked around the world

journey,tour,take a trip,go on a trip,voyage,go on an expedition,go on an excursion,go sightseeing,globetrot,backpack

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backpacked

/ˈbakpak/

noun

A rucksack.

If you don’t attend many conferences you won’t have noticed that it seems to be fashionable to give out rucksacks, backpacks and haversacks as freebies to delegates.

suitcase,case,valise,portmanteau,grip,overnight bag,overnighter,flight bag,travelling bag,Gladstone bag,carpet bag

verb

Travel or hike carrying one’s belongings in a rucksack.

he has backpacked around the world

journey,tour,take a trip,go on a trip,voyage,go on an expedition,go on an excursion,go sightseeing,globetrot,backpack

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backpack

/ˈbækˌpæk/

noun

A bag with shoulder straps that allow it to be carried on one’s back.

Carrying a waterproof backpack for your camera and other delicate goods, with perhaps a spare t-shirt thrown in, is advisable.

suitcase,case,valise,portmanteau,grip,overnight bag,overnighter,flight bag,travelling bag,Gladstone bag,carpet bag

intransitive verb

Travel or hike carrying one’s belongings in a backpack.

he has backpacked around the world

journey,tour,take a trip,go on a trip,voyage,go on an expedition,go on an excursion,go sightseeing,globetrot,backpack

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