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A collection of boxes, cases, or the like, of graduated size, each put within the one next larger.
"She bought a set of nests for her kitchen, so she could store different sizes of mixing bowls efficiently. "
An item of poor quality.
""I bought a cheapie umbrella, and it broke in the first rainstorm." "
A petty contrivance; a toy.
"The child quickly lost interest in the knacks he received in his goody bag, preferring to play with the wrapping paper instead. "
To grasp or take hold of (an object) suddenly, forcibly, or tightly.
"The cat saw the string dangling and immediately seized on it, batting it with its paws. "
A cord.
"The electrician used a thick cord to connect the new lamp to the outlet. "
Anything impressively large; a whopper.
"I caught a real honker of a fish."
A keepsake; an object kept as a reminder of a place or event.
"I kept the shell as a memento of my visit to the seashore."
A shiny ornament or object; a spangle
"The dancer's costume featured a single, brilliant spang that caught the light with every movement. "
The most basic or fundamental of a set of things
"The ultimate goal for the school's fundraising drive is to buy new computers. "
Unwieldy.
"The hulking refrigerator barely fit through the doorway, and we struggled to maneuver it into the kitchen. "
A container like an open bucket (usually to hold and carry coal).
"The coal scuttle was overflowing with black, shiny coal, ready for the evening fire. "
A handbag (small bag usually used by women for carrying various small personal items)
"The women placed their purses under their chairs at the restaurant. "
(thieves' cant) Stolen goods; the booty of a burglar or thief; boodle.
"After the break-in, the police recovered a pile of electronics and jewelry – the burglar's schwag. "
A hoop, ring or handle (especially of a kettle or bucket).
"The metal bail of the old bucket creaked as she carried water from the well. "
An equal person or thing.
"In a marriage based on equality, both partners are considered coequals. "
A thing (used in a vague way to refer to something whose name one cannot recall)
"What does this doohickey do?"
Something used for taking hold or holding; a catch; a loop; a button.
"The climber carefully secured his rope to the taches hammered into the rock face. "
A toy that makes a rattle sound; a rattle.
"The baby shook the colorful rattlebox, giggling at the loud, cheerful noise. "
Any device intended to conceal or hide.
"a duck blind"
Anything small, comparable to the size of a human thumb
"The newborn kitten was a mere thumbling, fitting easily in the palm of my hand. "
