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blunt
Adjective
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When something is blunt, it has a thick end and is not sharp.
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Very direct in one's words, usually in a negative manner and in a rude way.
blunt
Noun
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A blunt is a type of cigarette.
edge
Noun
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The boundary of a surface.
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An advantage.
His speed gives him an edge.
edge
Verb
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To create an edge.
He edged the grass.
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To move slowly.
She edged away from him.
clamp
Noun
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A clamp is a device that holds and fixes machine elements together.
clamp
Verb
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If you clamp something, you fasten it in place or together with a clamp.
Please use a vise to clamp the pieces of wood together.
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If you clamp onto something, you hold it tightly.
She had to clamp a hand over her mouth to stop herself from laughing.