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| Main Entry: | |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | long fiber |
| Synonyms: | cord, rope, strand, twine, twist |
| Main Entry: | band |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | something which encircles |
| Synonyms: | bandage, bandeau, belt, binding, bond, braid, cable, chain, circle, circuit, copula, cord, fillet, harness, hoop, ligature, line, link, manacle, ribbon, ring, rope, sash, scarf, shackle, snood, stay, strap, string, strip, tape, tie, truss |
| Main Entry: | belt |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | supporting band |
| Synonyms: | cincture, cummerbund, girdle, ribbon, ring, sash, strap, string, waistband |
| Main Entry: | chain |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | succession, series |
| Synonyms: | alternation, catena, concatenation, conglomerate, consecution, continuity, group, order, progression, row, sequence, set, string, syndicate, train, trust |
| Main Entry: | column |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | line, procession |
| Synonyms: | cavalcade, company, file, list, platoon, queue, rank, row, string, train |
| Main Entry: | cord |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | rope |
| Synonyms: | bond, connection, cordage, fiber, line, link, string, tendon, tie, twine |
| Notes: | a chord, in music, is a combination of three or more notes that blend harmoniously when sounded simultaneously, while a cord is a line made of twisted fibers or threads - rope or string - or a unit of amount of wood cut for burning or electrical wiring |
| Main Entry: | course |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | progress, advance |
| Synonyms: | advancement, chain, channels, consecution, continuity, development, flow, furtherance, line, manner, march, movement, order, plan, policy, polity, procedure, program, progression, red tape, row, scheme, sequel, sequence, series, string, succession, system, unfolding, way |
| Main Entry: | duty |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | responsibility, assignment |
| Synonyms: | burden, business, calling, charge, chore, commission, commitment, committal, contract, devoir, dues, engagement, function, hook*, job, load, millstone, minding the store, mission, must, need, obligation, occupation, office, onus, ought, pains, part, province, role, service, station, string, taking care of business, task, trouble, trust, undertaking, weight, work |
| Antonyms: | disregard, irresponsibility |
* = informal/non-formal usage
| Main Entry: | echelon |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | class, level |
| Synonyms: | degree, file, grade, line, office, place, position, queue, rank, row, string, tier |
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