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a wedge-like tool with a cutting edge at the end of the blade, made of steel, used for cutting or shaping stone; a chisel.
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a mould used for making monetary coins.
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a tool used to punch palmyra leaves by driving it at one corner (for tying them together).
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a making of coins by stamping; the act or process of minting money; mintage.
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a stamped coin.
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an officially designated place, building or room where monetary coins are minted.
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an archaic tax levied on persons engaged in minting coins.
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sodium borate, a white, anhydrous, crystalline salt (see ಟಂಕಣ).
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the act of repairing vessels by hammering the portion where it is cracked, dented or broken.
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the downward gradient of a hill or mountain.
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a high or inordinate opinion of one's own dignity, importance, merit or superiority, whether as cherished in the mind or as displayed in bearing, conduct, etc.; pride; conceit.