forefoot
the front foot of an animal with four feet
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Season 49, Episode 9Documentary
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choctaws
a member of the Choctaw people, a Native American group from the southeastern United States
sweepings
bits of dirt, dust, and other small waste collected when you sweep a floor
immemorial
so old that no one remembers when it began
slippage
a small drop or change, especially a slight decline in sales, profits, or performance
lashing
a rope or cord used for tying or fastening things
timepiece
a clock or watch
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
rearer
a person who breeds and cares for animals
outbound
going away from a place, especially in travel or transport
leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
trumpeting
to make a loud cry like an elephant
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squawk
to make a loud, harsh sound
strapping
tall, strong, and healthy-looking
submerge
to put something under water or another liquid
skew
to make something lean or slant; to put it at an angle
emphatic
said in a strong, clear, and definite way
fossilize
to change into a fossil over a very long time
paleontology
the scientific study of fossils and ancient life
excavate
to dig in the ground to find something buried, especially old objects or remains
herbivore
an animal that eats plants
poling
the act of moving a boat by pushing a pole against the bottom of the water
butchering
the process of cutting an animal into pieces for meat
caroling
singing Christmas carols, often while going from house to house