Homonyms: Why English SuffersHomonyms are words that are spelled and sound the same but have different meanings. Vocabulary, writing practice, and language arts concepts |
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... Nautical : - a larger ship's run - about boat , a dinghy . ( 1 ) An association of states , organizations , or individu- als for common action , an alliance ; OR , ( 2 ) Sports : - an association of teams or clubs , at a level of ...
... Nautical : - a larger ship's run - about boat , a dinghy . ( 1 ) An association of states , organizations , or individu- als for common action , an alliance ; OR , ( 2 ) Sports : - an association of teams or clubs , at a level of ...
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... Nautical : - the master of a ship ; a coach , director , or other leader ; OR , ( 2 ) One who skips - omits , leaves hastily , passes over , or fails to attend : " Betty Lou was a notorious skipper of Friday classes . " ( 1 ) To shut ...
... Nautical : - the master of a ship ; a coach , director , or other leader ; OR , ( 2 ) One who skips - omits , leaves hastily , passes over , or fails to attend : " Betty Lou was a notorious skipper of Friday classes . " ( 1 ) To shut ...
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... Nautical : - a wooden or metal pole , such as a mast , boom , yard - arm , or bowsprit , used to support sails and rigging ; OR , ( 2 ) To box for practice without serious hitting . ( 1 ) To name or write in order the letters ...
... Nautical : - a wooden or metal pole , such as a mast , boom , yard - arm , or bowsprit , used to support sails and rigging ; OR , ( 2 ) To box for practice without serious hitting . ( 1 ) To name or write in order the letters ...
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