Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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lip | Yes | No | No | No |
riposte | Yes | No | Yes | No |
lip (noun) | riposte (noun) |
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either the outer margin or the inner margin of the aperture of a gastropod's shell | (fencing) a counterattack made immediately after successfully parrying the opponents lunge |
the top edge of a vessel or other container | a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one) |
either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking | |
an impudent or insolent rejoinder | |
(botany) either of the two parts of a bilabiate corolla or calyx |
lip (verb) | riposte (verb) |
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answer back | |
make a return thrust |