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nutting

/ˈnʌtɪŋ/

Meanings
verb
(mostly in the form "nutting") To gather nuts.

Examples :

"Every autumn, the squirrels are busy nutting in the park, preparing for winter. "
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Related Words

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autumn noun

/ˈɔːtəm/ /ˈɔtəm/

Traditionally the third of the four seasons, when deciduous trees lose their leaves; typically regarded as being from September 24 to December 22 in parts of the Northern Hemisphere, and the months of March, April and May in the Southern Hemisphere.

"Autumn is a beautiful time of year for taking walks in the park. "

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ejaculate noun

/ɪˈdʒækjuleɪt/ /iˈdʒækjuleɪt/

Fluid or some other substance ejected or suddenly thrown from a duct or other body structure; specifically, semen or vaginal fluid ejected by a human being or other mammal during an ejaculation.

"After the sneeze, there was a noticeable ejaculate from my nose. "

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opposing verb

/əˈpoʊzɪŋ/ /oʊˈpoʊzɪŋ/

To attempt to stop the progression of; to resist or antagonize by physical means, or by arguments, etc.; to contend against.

"There is still time to oppose this plan."

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highlight noun

/ˈhaɪ.ˌlaɪt/

An area or a spot in a drawing, painting, or photograph that is strongly illuminated.

"The highlight on the painting of the sunset was a brilliant orange. "

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preparing verb

/pɹɪˈpɛəɹɪŋ/ /pɹɪˈpɛɹɪŋ/

To make ready for a specific future purpose; to set up; to assemble or equip.

"We prepared the spacecraft for takeoff."

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frustrated verb

/fɹəsˈtɹeɪt.ɪd/ /ˈfɹʌs.tɹeɪt.ɪd/

To disappoint or defeat; to vex by depriving of something expected or desired.

"It frustrates me to do all this work and then lose it all."

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squirrels noun

/ˈskwɜːrəlz/ /ˈskwɪrəlz/

Any of the rodents of the family Sciuridae distinguished by their large bushy tail.

"Simple Sentence: "The squirrels in the park were burying nuts for the winter, their bushy tails twitching." "

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headbutt noun

/ˈhɛdbʌt/

A sharp blow delivered by driving the head into an opponent or object, generally by lowering the head and charging forward or by rapidly tilting the head backward and then forward.

"During the soccer game, the frustrated player received a yellow card for delivering a headbutt to his opponent. "

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gather noun

/ˈɡæðə/ /ˈɡæðɚ/

A plait or fold in cloth, made by drawing a thread through it; a pucker.

"The seamstress carefully placed a gather in the fabric to create a pleated skirt. "

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mostly adverb

/ˈməʊstli/ /ˈmoʊstli/

Mainly or chiefly; for the most part; usually, generally, on the whole.

"The students were mostly quiet during the presentation. "

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penalized verb

/ˈpiːnəˌlaɪzd/ /ˈpɛnəˌlaɪzd/

To subject to a penalty, especially for the infringement of a rule or regulation.

"The student was penalized for talking during the exam. "

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deliberately adverb

/dəˈlɪb(ə)ɹətli/

Intentionally, or after deliberation; not accidentally.

"To avoid a fight, Sarah deliberately walked a different route to school today. "