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noun
(military) signal to turn the lights out
Synonyms: drum taps, trumpet call, bugle taps, bugle call, lights-out, tribute for the dead, dirge, light-out signal, dabs
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noun
A partial sole used for repair
Synonyms: covers, guards, patches, reinforcements
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noun
A gentle blow
Synonyms: rap, strikes, dabs, knocks
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noun
A spigot
Synonyms: spigots, spouts, hydrants
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verb
Tap a telephone or telegraph wire to get information
Synonyms: bugs, intercepts
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verb
To remove (a liquid) by a steady, gradual process
Synonyms: drains, empties, pumps, draws
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verb
To select for an office or position
Synonyms: nominates, names, makes, designates, appoints
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verb
Make light, repeated taps on a surface
Synonyms: raps, tips, touches, knocks, pats
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verb
Draw from; make good use of
Synonyms: spikes, exploits, stabs, broaches, drills, bores, pierces, perforates
Antonyms: closes
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verb
Make a solicitation or entreaty for something; request urgently or persistently
Synonyms: begs, solicits
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verb
To select, as for membership in an organization; designate.
Synonyms: appoints