Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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pat | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
chuck | Yes | No | Yes | No |
pat (noun) | chuck (noun) |
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a light touch or stroke | a holding device consisting of adjustable jaws that center a workpiece in a lathe or center a tool in a drill |
the sound made by a gentle blow | the part of a forequarter from the neck to the ribs and including the shoulder blade |
informal terms for a meal |
pat (adjective) | chuck (adjective) |
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exactly suited to the occasion | |
having only superficial plausibility |
pat (verb) | chuck (verb) |
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hit lightly | eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth |
pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin | throw carelessly |
pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin | |
throw away |
pat (adverb) | chuck (adverb) |
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completely or perfectly |