Multiple Meaning Words

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What is a multiple meaning word?

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A word that has more than one meaning.

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Give an example of a multiple meaning word.

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The word 'bat' can mean a flying mammal or a piece of sports equipment used in baseball.

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What does 'paw' mean in the context of a cat?

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An animal's foot.

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What does 'paw' mean when used as a verb?

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To scratch or hit.

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What does 'head' mean in the context of a line-up?

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The beginning or front.

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What does 'head' refer to in anatomy?

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The part of the body that holds the brain.

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What does 'fire' mean when cooking?

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Burning to produce heat, light, and flames.

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What does 'fire' mean in a job context?

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To tell someone they lost a job.

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What does 'stable' mean when describing a bench?

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Something that is firm and reliable.

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What does 'stable' mean in terms of animals?

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A building to house farm animals.