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2 | 30% | 7 | Band influenced by the Memphis Jug Band and Jim Kweskin Jug Band | |
3 | 23% | 6 | Showy clothing, jewellery and other gaudery; or, a hearth/forge for converting pig iron into wrought iron in a process replaced by puddling | |
Iron Band Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "STRAKE" which means:
- noun
- • Thick plank forming a ridge along the side of a wooden ship verb
- • To stretch.
- • (sometimes with out or through) to delete or cross out; to scratch or eliminate.
- • (physical) to have a sharp or sudden effect.
- • To thrust in; to cause to enter or penetrate.
- • (personal, social) to have a sharp or severe effect.
- • To touch; to act by appulse.
- • To take down, especially in the following contexts.
- • To set off on a walk or trip.
- • To pass with a quick or strong effect; to dart; to penetrate.
- • To break forth; to commence suddenly; with into.
- • To become attached to something; said of the spat of oysters.
- • To make and ratify.
- • To level (a measure of grain, salt, etc.) with a straight instrument, scraping off what is above the level of the top.
- • To cut off (a mortar joint, etc.) even with the face of the wall, or inward at a slight angle.
- • To hit upon, or light upon, suddenly.
- • (sugar-making) to lade thickened sugar cane juice from a teache into a cooler.
- • To stroke or pass lightly; to wave.
- • To advance; to cause to go forward; used only in the past participle.
- • To balance (a ledger or account).
An example sentence would be:
- • "The boat had a long strake along its side."
- • "The strake helped to stabilize the ship in rough waters."
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New York Times24 Apr 1977 | Across 30 | |
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