triangulate
Wordto find the position of something by using measurements from known points
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to find the position of something by using measurements from known points
to pierce or pin something with a sharp object
the ability of something to be shaped, changed, or adapted
the worship of idols or false gods
the act of hunting or trapping rats
to annoy someone by asking or telling them to do something again and again
a person who asks questions, especially in an official investigation or interview
a person who takes someone away by force or trickery
neat and clean enough to be seen in public
to keep trying to do something despite difficulty or failure
relating to the lower back
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
a mask or device worn over the nose and mouth to protect you from harmful dust, smoke, or fumes
to make something or someone unable to move
relating to Assyria, its people, or their language
a colorless chemical used to preserve biological samples and make plastics and resins
to feel very hungry
the study of poisons and how they affect living things
a large strong bag used for carrying clothes and other personal items
one of the small bones that make up the spine
the ability to contact or reach someone, especially in get ahold of
shown in a simple, symbolic, or diagram-like way
the process of coloring fabric or other materials
having the outer husk or shell removed
a person who runs an auction and calls out the bids
to make someone suddenly feel shocked or alarmed
the act of arranging people or things in an orderly way
a very poisonous chemical compound used in some industrial processes
making it hard to breathe because the air is hot, thick, or smoky
described by law as deserving punishment
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
to move a little, or make something move a little
relevant to the subject being discussed
a list of people or things that are not allowed or are treated with suspicion
kissing and touching someone in a sexual way
a small cut made in the body, usually during an operation
to keep several things going at the same time by managing them carefully
a small piece of food, especially something sweet
to steal things from a place, especially during war or a riot
to move very slowly and carefully in a particular direction
the ancient past, especially the time before the Middle Ages
used to show relief, surprise, or tiredness
a person or animal that digs
a book or list of important or famous people
to take someone away illegally by force or trickery
a two-wheeled vehicle pulled by horses, used in ancient times
used to ask what something really means or is, especially in British English
a large back tooth used for grinding food
a person or company that makes a formal offer to buy something, especially at an auction
willing to do something or likely to agree to it
involved in something, especially a secret plan or a wrong action
a sea fish with blue-green back and silver sides, often eaten as food
the process of rotting or breaking down
a crime that can be punished by death
a small, thin animal with a long body and short legs
to look at something with attention or wonder
a government program that gives witnesses new identities and protection when they are in danger
a game in which a player or side must reach five points before the other side does
past tense and past participle of shoot
the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion
a small decorative box for jewelry, letters, or other valuables
having wings
the act of directing energy, money, or attention into something
so absorbed in something that you do not notice other things
relating to the brain or to thinking and intelligence
used to say what you would prefer
in a way that shows strong love or care
to start legal action against someone, especially for a crime
the practice of analyzing people or data to predict behavior or group people by characteristics
to shoot and kill someone with a gun
food; especially simple, ordinary food
the act of taking someone away by force and keeping them somewhere against their will
an FBI or other government detective
producing a lot of work, ideas, or results
to cut something off or separate it by force
to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking
to consider something before making a decision
a person from Denmark
an imaginary perfect place or society
a group of wild boars
a shouted command telling people to raise their hands, especially in surrender or when being searched
personal belongings, especially ones you carry with you
the image or character that a person presents to other people
a wild animal with short legs, thick fur, and black-and-white markings
a person's belongings, especially the ones they take with them when traveling or moving
a tank that holds oxygen for breathing, especially underwater or in medical use
the act of putting things into bags or packages
comfort and support that helps you feel less sad or upset
to listen secretly to a conversation or broadcast
to change the order or position of things
a plant with small leaves, usually three on each stem, and round pink, white, or red flowers
a strong alcoholic drink made from agave, originally from Mexico
a large bird that eats dead animals
to appear or happen, especially by chance
to find something by chance
to contact someone, especially to offer help or start a conversation
relating to the spine or spinal cord
a natural ability to do something well
willingly; with pleasure
to be careful about something dangerous or unpleasant