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Narrow Boats Stern Squashing Impressionist Crossword Clue

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noun

• a convex shape that narrows toward a point

• the property possessed by a shape that narrows toward a point (as a wedge or cone)

• a loosely woven cord (in a candle or oil lamp) that draws fuel by capillary action up into the flame

• stick of wax with a wick in the middle

verb

• diminish gradually

• give a point to

31%8Boats being slimmer, bow to stern
noun

• a substance used to ignite or kindle a fire

• a device for lighting or igniting fuel or charges or fires

• a flatbottom boat for carrying heavy loads (especially on canals)

verb

• transport in a flatbottom boat

31%5 Glossy boats from stern to bow
adjective satellite

• well-groomed and neatly tailored; especially too well-groomed

• designed or arranged to offer the least resistance to fluid flow

• having a smooth, gleaming surface reflecting light; being of a smooth, soft and lustrous quality, resembling silk

verb

• make slick or smooth

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