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the hollow beneath the junction of the arm and shoulder; the armpit; the axilla.
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a position or space beside one.
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a space within a building enclosed by walls or separated from other similar spaces by walls or partitions; a room.
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a thick growth of trees and underbrush covering an extensive tract of land; a forest.
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the end of a dhōti( the loose, long unsewn garment for the portion below the navel) tucked into the waist-band.
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a single long cloth used to cover the privy parts, as by a male ascetic or, poormen in warm climates; a loin cloth.
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a woman's girdle; a decorative metal belt for the waist.
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grass, esp. dried grass.
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a climbing plant or vine; a climber.
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the women's quarters in a palace; the harem.
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(log.) an objection or reply in argument.
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a space enclosed by walls, adjoining or in a castle or other large building; a courtyard.
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a place for entering; door, gate, etc.; an entrance.
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orbit a) the actual or imaginary path taken by a celestial body during its periodic revolution around another body; b) the path taken by an artificial satellite or spacecraft around a celestial body.