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  • 71jangling — adjective like the discordant ringing of nonmusical metallic objects striking together (Freq. 2) cowboys with jangling spurs • Syn: ↑jangly • Similar to: ↑cacophonous, ↑cacophonic • Derivationally related forms: ↑ …

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  • 72jangly — adjective like the discordant ringing of nonmusical metallic objects striking together cowboys with jangling spurs • Syn: ↑jangling • Similar to: ↑cacophonous, ↑cacophonic • Derivationally related forms: ↑jangle …

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  • 73kolattam — kōˈläd.əm noun ( s) Etymology: Tamil kōl stick + āṭṭam dance : a folk dance of southern India accompanied by the striking together of sticks …

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  • 74clack´er — clack «klak», verb, noun. –v.i. 1. to make a short, sharp sound like that of a piece of wood hitting a hard surface or a whip cracking: »The old lady s needles clacked as she knitted. The train clacked over the rails. 2. to talk noisily; chatter; …

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  • 75col|lid|er — «kuh LYD uhr», noun. a particle accelerator used to identify and study subatomic particles by striking together two beams of protons at great speed and energy to cause subatomic particles to be released: »The future holds the exciting prospect of …

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  • 76hand|clap — «HAND KLAP», noun. the striking together of a person s hands, especially as applause, a signal or interruption, or a marking of rhythm …

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  • 77literature — /lit euhr euh cheuhr, choor , li treuh /, n. 1. writings in which expression and form, in connection with ideas of permanent and universal interest, are characteristic or essential features, as poetry, novels, history, biography, and essays. 2.… …

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  • 78performing arts — arts or skills that require public performance, as acting, singing, or dancing. [1945 50] * * * ▪ 2009 Introduction Music Classical.       The last vestiges of the Cold War seemed to thaw for a moment on Feb. 26, 2008, when the unfamiliar strains …

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  • 79Europe, history of — Introduction       history of European peoples and cultures from prehistoric times to the present. Europe is a more ambiguous term than most geographic expressions. Its etymology is doubtful, as is the physical extent of the area it designates.… …

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  • 80KABBALAH — This entry is arranged according to the following outline: introduction general notes terms used for kabbalah the historical development of the kabbalah the early beginnings of mysticism and esotericism apocalyptic esotericism and merkabah… …

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