Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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landlubber | Yes | No | No | No |
initiate | Yes | No | Yes | No |
landlubber (noun) | initiate (noun) |
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an inexperienced sailor; a sailor on the first voyage | people who have been introduced to the mysteries of some field or activity |
a person who lives and works on land | someone who has been admitted to membership in a scholarly field |
someone new to a field or activity |
landlubber (verb) | initiate (verb) |
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set in motion, start an event or prepare the way for | |
bring up a topic for discussion | |
take the lead or initiative in; participate in the development of | |
bring into being | |
accept people into an exclusive society or group, usually with some rite |