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noun • an idea or conclusion having general application • the process of formulating general concepts by abstracting common properties of instances • reasoning from detailed facts to general principles • (psychology) transfer of a response learned to one stimulus to a similar stimulus | ||||||||
| 23% | 7 | Sailing tactic for sailing into the wind | ||||||
noun • a loose temporary sewing stitch to hold layers of fabric together • (nautical) the act of changing tack | ||||||||
| 23% | 8 | Sailing vessels with excellent sailing capabilities | ||||||
noun • A light, usually lateen-rigged sailing ship used by the Portuguese and Spanish for about 300 years from the 15th century, first for trade and later for voyages of exploration. | ||||||||
It Could Be Eaten Sailing Or It Could Be Sweeping Crossword Clue
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GENERALISATION which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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GENERALISATION
Updated: October 14, 2023
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