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Essential Framework Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "BONES" which means:
- noun
- • (used in the plural) a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance verb
- • To prepare (meat, etc) by removing the bone or bones from.
- • To fertilize with bone.
- • To put whalebone into.
- • To make level, using a particular procedure; to survey a level line.
- • (usually of a man) to have sexual intercourse with.
- • (in aboriginal culture) to perform "bone pointing", a ritual that is intended to bring illness or even death to the victim.
- • (usually with "up") to study.
- • To polish boots to a shiny finish.
- • To apprehend, steal.
- • To sight along an object or set of objects to check whether they are level or in line.
An example sentence would be:
- • "She fell and broke her arm bones."
- • "The archaeologist discovered ancient bones buried in the desert."
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