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the hollow stalk of some plants as lotus.
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any hollow tube of metal, glass, rubber, etc.
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any of the tube-like structures in the body as windpipe, oesophagus, etc.
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that part of a tool, utensil, etc meant to be held by hand while being used; a handle.
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a narrow, long bed bound on both sides by embankment, made for water to run through; a channel.
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arsenic trisulfide, As2S3, having a lemon-yellow colour and a resinous lustre which is used as a pigment; yellow orpiment.
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a long, flat shaft used as a lever to propel a boat; an oar.