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shags

/ʃæɡz/

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

Examples :

"The old rug in the attic was covered in thick shags of dust and loose 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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breadcrumbs noun

/ˈbɹɛdˌkɹʌmz/ /ˈbɹɛdˌkɹʌmbs/

(chiefly in the plural) A tiny piece of bread, either one that falls from bread as it is cut or eaten, or one made deliberately by crumbling bread.

"After making the sandwiches, there were breadcrumbs all over the counter. "

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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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organizing verb

/ˈɔːrɡənaɪzɪŋ/ /ˈɔːrɡəˌnaɪzɪŋ/

To arrange in working order.

"I am organizing my books on the shelf by color. "

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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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casserole noun

/ˈkæs.əɹˌoʊl/

A dish of glass or earthenware, with a lid, in which food is baked and sometimes served.

"Mom made a delicious chicken and vegetable casserole in a pretty, ceramic casserole dish. "

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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. "