tacking
the act of sailing a boat in a zigzag pattern to move against the wind
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the act of sailing a boat in a zigzag pattern to move against the wind
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
a book or online tool that lists words with similar meanings
a person or thing that makes a decision
relating to the aorta, the main artery from the heart
not showing personal feelings or warmth
a sweet, creamy topping used on cakes and cupcakes
the front edge of a step or stair
showing poor taste; cheap and unattractive in a way that is meant to impress
smart and quick to learn or understand
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
slightly moving the head up and down, usually to show agreement or acknowledgment
sheets, blankets, and other things used on a bed
to hear something spoken by someone else without meaning to or without being invited to listen
to complain to someone about your problems for a long time
to help someone understand something better
to trick someone or take advantage of them for personal gain
to adjust a gun's sights so it shoots accurately
a person whose job is to cut and style hair
to hit a surface with short, quick knocks
imagined rather than real
a person who makes or sells candles
a sudden painful tightening of a muscle
a box or container made of cardboard or plastic, often used for food or drinks