| bluffer | (noun) a person who tries to bluff other people | Synonyms: four-flusher |
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| bouffe | (noun) opera with a happy ending and in which some of the text is spoken | Synonyms: comic opera, opera bouffe, opera comique |
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| buffer | (noun) a cushion-like device that reduces shock due to an impact | Synonyms: fender |
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| (noun) a power tool used to buff surfaces | Synonyms: polisher |
| (noun) an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track | Synonyms: cowcatcher, fender, pilot |
| (noun) (computer science) a part of RAM used for temporary storage of data that is waiting to be sent to a device; used to compensate for differences in the rate of flow of data between components of a computer system | Synonyms: buffer storage, buffer store |
| (noun) an implement consisting of soft material mounted on a block; used for polishing (as in manicuring) | Synonyms: buff |
| (noun) a neutral zone between two rival powers that is created in order to diminish the danger of conflict | Synonyms: buffer zone |
| (noun) (chemistry) an ionic compound that resists changes in its pH | - |
| buffet | (noun) a piece of furniture that stands at the side of a dining room; has shelves and drawers | Synonyms: counter, sideboard |
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| (noun) usually inexpensive bar | Synonyms: snack bar, snack counter |
| (noun) a meal set out on a buffet at which guests help themselves | - |
| buffeting | (noun) repeated heavy blows | Synonyms: pounding |
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| candlesnuffer | (noun) an implement with a small cup at the end of a handle; used to extinguish the flame of a candle | - |
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| chauffeur | (noun) a person paid to drive a privately owned car | - |
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| chauffeuse | (noun) a woman chauffeur | - |
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| duffel | (noun) a coarse heavy woolen fabric | Synonyms: duffle |
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| (noun) a large cylindrical bag of heavy cloth; for carrying personal belongings | Synonyms: duffel bag, duffle, duffle bag |
| duffer | (noun) an incompetent or clumsy person | - |
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| gauffer | (noun) an ornamental frill made by pressing pleats | Synonyms: goffer |
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| (noun) an iron used to press pleats and ridges | Synonyms: gauffering iron, goffer, goffering iron |
| pouffe | (noun) thick cushion used as a seat | Synonyms: hassock, ottoman, pouf, puff |
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| puffer | (noun) any of numerous marine fishes whose elongated spiny body can inflate itself with water or air to form a globe; several species contain a potent nerve poison; closely related to spiny puffers | Synonyms: blowfish, globefish, pufferfish |
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| (noun) delicacy that is highly dangerous because of a potent nerve poison in ovaries and liver | Synonyms: blowfish, pufferfish, sea squab |
| pufferfish | (noun) any of numerous marine fishes whose elongated spiny body can inflate itself with water or air to form a globe; several species contain a potent nerve poison; closely related to spiny puffers | Synonyms: blowfish, globefish, puffer |
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| (noun) delicacy that is highly dangerous because of a potent nerve poison in ovaries and liver | Synonyms: blowfish, puffer, sea squab |
| puffery | (noun) a flattering commendation (especially when used for promotional purposes) | - |
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| rechauffe | (noun) warmed leftovers | - |
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| scuffer | (noun) a lightweight flexible sandal with a sturdy sole; worn as play shoes by children and as sportswear by adults | - |
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| snuffer | (noun) a cone-shaped implement with a handle; for extinguishing candles | - |
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| (noun) a person who uses snuff | Synonyms: snuff user |
| (noun) a person who snuffs out candles | - |
| snuffers | (noun) scissors for cropping and holding the snuff of a candlewick | - |
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| stuffer | (noun) an advertising circular that is enclosed with other material and (usually) sent by mail | - |
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| (noun) a craftsman who stuffs and mounts the skins of animals for display | Synonyms: animal stuffer, taxidermist |
| sufferance | (noun) patient endurance especially of pain or distress | - |
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| (noun) a disposition to tolerate or accept people or situations | Synonyms: acceptance, toleration |
| sufferer | (noun) a person suffering from an illness | Synonyms: diseased person, sick person |
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| (noun) one who suffers for the sake of principle | Synonyms: martyr |
| suffering | (noun) feelings of mental or physical pain | Synonyms: hurt |
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| (noun) psychological suffering | Synonyms: distress, hurt |
| (noun) a state of acute pain | Synonyms: agony, excruciation |
| (noun) misery resulting from affliction | Synonyms: woe |
| tuffet | (noun) a low seat or a stool to rest the feet of a seated person | Synonyms: footrest, footstool, ottoman |
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