Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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athletics | Yes | No | No | No |
jackknife | Yes | No | Yes | No |
athletics (noun) | jackknife (noun) |
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an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition | a dive in which the diver bends to touch the ankles before straightening out |
participation in sports events as an extracurricular activity | a large knife with one or more folding blades |
a contest between athletes |
athletics (verb) | jackknife (verb) |
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dive into the water bending the body at the waist at a right angle, like a jackknife |