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shag

/ʃæɡ/

Meanings
noun
Matted material; rough massed hair, fibres etc.

Examples :

"The old rug in the attic was covered in a thick shag of dust and tangled fibers. "
material appearance

Related Words

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remaining verb

/ɹɪˈmeɪnɪŋ/

To stay behind while others withdraw; to be left after others have been removed or destroyed; to be left after a number or quantity has been subtracted or cut off; to be left as not included or comprised.

"After the field trip, only a few students remained in the classroom. "

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northwestern adjective

/nɔːθˈwɛst.ə(ɹ)n/

Of or pertaining to the northwest; from or to in such a direction.

"The Northwestern University campus is known for its beautiful architecture. "

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birdwatching noun

/ˈbɜː(ɹ)dˌwɒtʃ.ɪŋ/

Observing or identifying wild birds in their natural environment.

"My grandma enjoys birdwatching in her backyard, where she can see many different types of birds. "

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intercourse noun

/ˈɪn.təˌkɔːs/ /ˈɪn.tɚˌkoɹs/

Communication, conversation.

"After the meeting, there was a period of intercourse between the colleagues, discussing the project's next steps. "

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limitations noun

/ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃənz/

The act of limiting or the state of being limited.

"Due to financial limitations, the school could not buy new computers for all the 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. "

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cormorant noun

/ˈkɔːməɹənt/ /ˈkɔɹməɹənt/

Any of various medium-large black seabirds of the family Phalacrocoracidae, especially the great cormorant, Phalacrocorax carbo.

"The cormorant perched on the rocky shore, drying its wings in the sun after diving for fish. "

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fundraising noun

/ˈfʌndˌɹeɪzɪŋ/

The process of collecting money by requesting donations from individuals and businesses.

"The school's annual fundraising helps pay for field trips and new equipment. "

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cigarettes noun

/ˌsɪɡəˈrɛts/ /ˌsɪɡəˈrɛtəs/

Tobacco or other substances, in a thin roll wrapped with paper, intended to be smoked.

"My grandfather used to keep a pack of cigarettes in his shirt pocket. "

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masturbate verb

/ˈmaːstəbæɪt/ /ˈmæstəbeɪt/ /ˈmæstɚbeɪt/

To stimulate oneself sexually, especially by use of one’s hand or a sex toy made for this purpose, often to the point of ejaculation.

"I find this difficult to masturbate to."

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grandfather noun

/ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌfɑːðə(r)/ /ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌfɑðɚ/

A father of someone's parent.

"My grandfather helped me with my math homework. "

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relationship noun

/ɹɪˈleɪʃ(ə)nʃɪp/ /ɹɪˈleɪʃənˌʃɪp/

Connection or association; the condition of being related.

"My teacher has a good relationship with all her students. "