Vocabulary • Ch 12 - Hatchet • Context Clues

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Spear

Back

A long weapon with a sharp point

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Shallows

Back

Not very deep water

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Lunge: Quick stretch forward or sideways

Back

Definition of 'lunge'

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Flailing

Back

Moving or swinging arms or legs wildly

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Meaning of 'tapered'

Back

To become gradually narrower or thinner

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Meaning of 'crude'

Back

Not made carefully or neatly

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Hefted

Back

To lift or hold something heavy

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Telegraphed

Back

To send a message instantly over long distance

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Motive

Back

Reason for actions

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Meaning of 'primitive'

Back

Very basic or simple; ancient or early