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The species Canis familiaris (sometimes designated Canis lupus familiaris), domesticated…
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The species Canis familiaris (sometimes designated Canis lupus familiaris), domesticated for thousands of years and of highly variable appearance because of human breeding.
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A cuboid space; a cuboid container, often with a hinged lid.
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A star, especially when seen as the centre of any single solar system.
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A visual representation of an area, whether real or imaginary, showing the relative…
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A visual representation of an area, whether real or imaginary, showing the relative positions of places and other features.
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An object designed to open and close a lock or to activate or deactivate…
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An object designed to open and close a lock or to activate or deactivate something, especially a length of metal inserted into a narrow opening on the lock to which it is matched (keyed).
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An enclosure (enclosed area) used to contain domesticated animals, especially sheep or…
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An enclosure (enclosed area) used to contain domesticated animals, especially sheep or cattle.
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Selected examples from American English ESDB / SCOWL, with Wiktionary definitions. Points use English Scrabble tile values before bonuses. Game eligibility has not been checked. Sources and limits.
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