Dictionary Definitions

• To use a shovel or spade to move earth.

• To look very hard for information.

• A push or poke.

• An archeological excavation.

• To arrange for something to be kept for later use.

• To save for a special purpose or later use.

• To keep for oneself.

• A protected place where animals can live safely.

• The season between winter and summer.

• To jump suddenly.

• To appear suddenly.

• A coil of metal.

How many definitions does the word "knot" have?

• 5

• 4

• 3

• 6

Which definition of the word "gouge" means the same as in the following sentence? There was a nasty gouge in my otherwise beautiful apple.

• Noun definition 1

• Noun definition 2

• verb definition 1

• Verb definition 2

How many of these definitions are verbs?

• 2

• 3

• 1

• none

The word "acrostic" falls between which two words in this dictionary entry?

• acrography and acronychal

• actuate and acumen

• across and act

• actinotherapy and actual

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