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| armament |
(usu. pl.) the total military might of a country, including weapons and supplies. [1/4 definitions] |
| bindle |
(slang, old-fashioned) a bundle of possessions carried by a hobo, usually including bedding. Traditionally, a bindle might be tied to a stick and carried over the shoulder. |
| brush up |
to study again to bring one's knowledge up to date or to remember what might have been forgotten (usu. fol. by "on"); review. |
| catch basin |
a receptacle at the entry to a sewer designed to trap any matter that might block drainage. |
| clear the decks |
to prepare for combat or some other activity by eliminating anything that might interfere. |
| club |
a place where such an association might meet regularly, or where members are allowed to spend time and use facilities. [1/7 definitions] |
| collector's item |
an object that might have especial value or interest for a collector, usu. because it is rare or unusual. |
| creepy |
of or causing a feeling of anxiety, fear, or disgust similar to that which might be produced by something crawling on one's skin. |
| curse |
an expression of a desire that someone or something might suffer lasting misfortune, or, in tales of magic, a spell that brings lasting misfortune. [2/9 definitions] |
| dark-horse |
of, pertaining to, or characteristic of a contestant or candidate that might win unexpectedly. |
| deify |
to worship, adore, glorify, or idealize as one might a god. [1/2 definitions] |
| disconnect |
a disparity or lack of connection where agreement or strong relationship might be expected. [1/3 definitions] |
| doubt |
to not be certain or confident about something; to think that something might not be true. [1/2 definitions] |
| dread to think |
used to express worry or fear with respect to what might happen or be possible under certain circumstances. |
| duck2 |
to lower your head or body to avoid something that might hit you. |
| emblazon |
to display or inscribe in a prominent manner as one might a coat of arms. [1/5 definitions] |
| eventuality |
something that might happen; contingent occurrence. |
| generous |
larger than average; more than might be expected; abundant. [1/4 definitions] |
| grasp at a straw |
to seek anything, no matter how flimsy, that might save one from a predicament. |
| grasp at straws |
to seek anything, no matter how flimsy, that might save one from a predicament. |
| had better |
used to state that a certain action is strongly advised and that, if this thing is not done, something bad might happen. |
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