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gash - A long deep slash, cut, or wound

Paul needed stitches to repair the gash in his hand.

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squint - Look at someone or something with one or both eyes partly closed in an attempt to see more clearly or as a reaction to strong light

George lost his glasses, so he had to squint to see anything clearly.

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quiver - Tremble or shake with a slight rapid motion

When his mother removed his pacifier, the baby's lips began to quiver before he started to cry.

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slouch - A lazy, drooping posture or movement

Sitting in a slouch while hunched over a computer is a common problem today.

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clutch - Grasp or seize (something) tightly or eagerly

Babies will often clutch their parents' fingers as part of a bonding ritual.

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munch - Eat (something) with a continuous and often audible action of the jaws

The prairie dog munched on its food with great delight.

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brawny - Physically strong; muscular

After working out for months, Zac seemed to become brawny overnight.

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ruddy - (of a person's face) having a healthy red color

Prince Harry's ruddy complexion matches his bright red hair.

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sniffles - An act of sniffing because of a cold or crying

His cold was clearing up, but Hank still had the sniffles that made his nose run.

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gulp - An act of gulping food or drink

Sweating from the heat, Roger took a big gulp of water to cool down.

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snooze - A short, light sleep, especially during the day

Lenny was angry that his quick snooze in bed was interrupted by his alarm clock.

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squint - An act or instance of squinting

Zed's eyes narrowed into a squint because the lights were too bright.