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Aunties Own Protection Against Flooding Crossword Clue

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99%4Exact Match!
noun

• (slang) offensive term for a lesbian who is noticeably masculine

• a barrier constructed to contain the flow of water or to keep out the sea

verb

• enclose with a dike

45%7Protection against flooding
noun

• a bag filled with sand; used as a weapon or to build walls or as ballast

verb

• treat harshly or unfairly

• compel by coercion, threats, or crude means

• hit something or somebody as if with a sandbag

• downplay one's ability (towards others) in a game in order to deceive, as in gambling

• protect or strengthen with sandbags; stop up

42%8Aunties and uncles, for example
noun

• people descended from a common ancestor

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