Vocabulary • Ch 12 - Hatchet • Definitions

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Definition of 'spear'

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A long stick with a sharp point

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Definition of 'shallows'

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Areas of water that aren't deep

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Word for quick forward movement with force

Back

lunge

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Definition of 'flailing'

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Moving arms and legs wildly without control

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Definition of 'tapered'

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Narrower towards one end

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Definition of 'crude'

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Basic, rough, not finished or polished

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Definition of 'hefted'

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To pick up and carry something heavy

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Definition of 'telegraphed'

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To communicate a message over long distances

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Definition of 'motive'

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Reason for actions

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Definition of 'primitive'

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Something from a really long time ago