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faggot

/ˈfæ.ɡət/

Meanings
noun
(collective) A bundle of sticks or brushwood intended to be used for fuel tied together for carrying. (Some sources specify that a faggot is tied with two bands or withes, whereas a bavin is tied with just one.)

Examples :

"The woodcutter carefully tied a faggot of twigs together for the fireplace. "
fuel material

Related Words

Illustration smouldering

smouldering verb

/ˈsmoʊldərɪŋ/ /ˈsməʊldərɪŋ/

To burn with no flame and little smoke.

"After the campfire was put out, some embers were still smouldering under the ashes. "

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perpetuate verb

/pərˈpetʃueɪt/ /pərˈpetʃuːeɪt/

To make perpetual; to preserve from extinction or oblivion.

"The teacher's passionate speeches perpetuated a love of learning in her students. "

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Illustration homosexual

homosexual noun

/ˌhɒməʊˈsɛksjuːəl/ /ˌhoʊmoʊˈsɛkʃuːəl/

A person who is attracted solely or primarily to others of the same sex.

"Many homosexuals are parents and raise families just like heterosexual people. "

Illustration smoldering

smoldering verb

/ˈsmoʊldərɪŋ/ /ˈsməʊldərɪŋ/

To burn with no flame and little smoke.

"After the campfire was put out with water, the logs were still smoldering. "

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collective noun

/kəˈlɛktɪv/

A farm owned by a collection of people

"The collective was struggling to afford new equipment for the farm. "

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heteronormative adjective

/ˌhɛtərəˈnɔːrmətɪv/ /ˌhɛtərəˈnɔːrmeɪtɪv/

Of or pertaining to the practices and institutions that privilege or value heterosexuality, heterosexual relationships, and traditional gender roles as fundamental and "natural" within society.

"Much of the language used when discussing wedding planning is heteronormative, which can alienate homosexual couples."

Illustration blacksmith

blacksmith noun

/ˈblæk.smɪθ/

A person who forges iron.

"The blacksmith hammered the hot metal into a horseshoe. "

Illustration woodcutter

woodcutter noun

/ˈwʊdkʌtər/

A person who cuts down trees; a lumberjack.

"The woodcutter worked hard all day chopping down trees in the forest. "

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effeminate noun

/ɪˈfemənət/ /ɪˈfemɪnət/

An effeminate person.

"The effeminate was the subject of much teasing in school. "

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inconsiderate adjective

/ˌɪnkənˈsɪdəɹɪt/

Not considerate of others.

"Not replacing the roll after using the last of the toilet paper is very inconsiderate."

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burdensome adjective

/ˈbəː.dən.səm/ /ˈbɝ.dən.səm/

Characteristic of a burden; arduous or demanding

"Paying for college can be a burdensome task for many families. "