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noun • the act of turning aside suddenly • an erratic deflection from an intended course verb • turn sharply; change direction abruptly | ||||||||
| 31% | 3 | Squash players must avoid hitting it; 45 Across | ||||||
noun • a silvery malleable metallic element that resists corrosion; used in many alloys and to coat other metals to prevent corrosion; obtained chiefly from cassiterite where it occurs as tin oxide • a vessel (box, can, pan, etc.) made of tinplate and used mainly in baking • metal container for storing dry foods such as tea or flour • airtight sealed metal container for food or drink or paint etc. verb • plate with tin • preserve in a can or tin • prepare (a metal) for soldering or brazing by applying a thin layer of solder to the surface | ||||||||
| 29% | 9 | Opponents try to eliminate each other by hitting their targets | ||||||
noun • a capsule filled with water-soluble dye used as a projectile in playing the game of paintball • a game that simulates military combat; players on one team try to eliminate players on the opposing team by shooting capsules of paint at them | ||||||||
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