n a small slip noose made with seizing n the act of grasping v hold in a tight grasp v squeeze together tightly
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a small slip noose made with seizing n
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n (boxing) the act of one boxer holding onto the other to avoid being hit and to rest momentarily n a small slip noose made with seizing n the flattened part of a nail or bolt or rivet n a device (generally used by carpenters) that holds things firmly together n a tight or amorous embrace v secure or fasten by flattening the ends of nails or bolts v hold a boxing opponent with one or both arms so as to prevent punches v hold in a tight grasp v embrace amorously v flatten the ends (of nails and rivets) v settle conclusively
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often has a slip noose n a machine that separates the seeds from raw cotton fibers n a form of rummy in which a player can go out if the cards remaining in their hand total less than 10 points v separate the seeds from (cotton) with a cotton gin v trap with a snare
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often has a slip noose n a loop formed in a cord or rope by means of a slipknot
