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noun • the act of slowing down or falling behind • the time between one event, process, or period and another • one of several thin slats of wood forming the sides of a barrel or bucket verb • hang (back) or fall (behind) in movement, progress, development, etc. • lock up or confine, in or as in a jail • throw or pitch at a mark, as with coins • cover with lagging to prevent heat loss | ||||||||
| 37% | 5 | Groove in a barrel stave | ||||||
noun • A groove at the ends of the staves of a barrel into which the edge of the head is fitted. • A cooper's tool for making these grooves. | ||||||||
| 30% | 6 | Flexible wooden stave used for smoothing or shaping planking or metal | ||||||
noun • United States industrialist who built the first American locomotive; founded Cooper Union in New York City to offer free courses in the arts and sciences (1791-1883) • a craftsman who makes or repairs wooden barrels or tubs • United States film actor noted for his portrayals of strong silent heroes (1901-1961) • United States novelist noted for his stories of American Indians and the frontier life (1789-1851) verb • make barrels and casks | ||||||||
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