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noun

• a spring-flowering shrub or small tree of the genus Crataegus

• the nictitating membrane of a horse

verb

• utter `haw'

33%7 People who fumble their words
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31%7 To grope or fumble for words
noun

• A method of fishing using a line with several hooks fastened to it along with a lead weight so that the hooks sit on the bottom.

verb

• To search with one's hands and fingers; to attempt to grasp something.

• To search in a similar way using an implement.

• To touch (someone) with one's hands or fingers, sometimes in a sexual way.

• To pick (something or someone) up hastily, roughly or clumsily.

• To attempt to grab; to grasp at (something).

• To pull, lift or dig (something) (out of the ground) by searching with one's hands and fingers.

• To lift (something) out in a similar way using an implement.

• (now Southeastern US) To catch fish by reaching into the water with one's hand.

• To fish on the grabble.

• To utter inarticulate sounds, often quickly and loudly; to say (something) quickly, idly or foolishly.

• To lie prostrate; to sprawl on the ground.

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We think the answer is "" which means:

    noun
  • • A spring-flowering shrub or small tree of the genus crataegus
  • • The nictitating membrane of a horse
  • verb
  • • Utter `haw'
  • interjection
  • • An imitation of laughter, often used to express scorn or disbelief. often doubled or tripled (haw haw or haw haw haw).
  • • An intermission or hesitation of speech, with a sound somewhat like "haw"; the sound so made.
  • • An instruction for a horse or other animal to turn towards the driver, typically left (see gee).

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