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semi
Noun
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A semi is a kind of trailer that has no front wheels. Also, a truck pulling this kind of trailer.
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A semi is a semi-final.
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A semi is a semi-detached house.
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A semi is a partial erection.
metal
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noun
(= metallic element)
any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc
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adjective
(= metallic)
containing or made of or resembling or characteristic of a metal
a metallic compound
metallic luster
the strange metallic note of the meadow lark, suggesting the clash of vibrant blades
— Ambrose Bierce
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verb
cover with metal
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noun
(= alloy)
a mixture containing two or more metallic elements or metallic and nonmetallic elements usually fused together or dissolving into each other when molten
brass is an alloy of zinc and copper