trench 6 1 verb, noun v, n noun • a ditch dug as a fortification having a parapet of the excavated earth
• a long steep-sided depression in the ocean floor
• any long ditch cut in the ground
verb • impinge or infringe upon
• fortify by surrounding with trenches
• cut or carve deeply into
• set, plant, or bury in a trench
• cut a trench in, as for drainage
• dig a trench or trenches
stanch 6 1 verb v verb • stop the flow of a liquid
blanch 6 1 verb v verb • turn pale, as if in fear
• cook (vegetables) briefly
branch 6 1 verb, noun v, n noun • a division of some larger or more complex organization
• a division of a stem, or secondary stem arising from the main stem of a plant
• a part of a forked or branching shape
• a natural consequence of development
• a stream or river connected to a larger one
• any projection that is thought to resemble a human arm
verb • grow and send out branches or branch-like structures
• divide into two or more branches so as to form a fork
avalanche 9 3 noun n noun • a slide of large masses of snow and ice and mud down a mountain
• a sudden appearance of an overwhelming number of things
verb • gather into a huge mass and roll down a mountain, of snow
tranche 7 2 noun n noun • a portion of something (especially money)
launch 6 1 verb, noun v, n noun • a motorboat with an open deck or a half deck
• the act of propelling with force
verb • set up or found
• propel with force
• launch for the first time; launch on a maiden voyage
• begin with vigor
• get going; give impetus to
• smoothen the surface of
punch 5 1 verb, noun v, n noun • (boxing) a blow with the fist
• an iced mixed drink usually containing alcohol and prepared for multiple servings; normally served in a punch bowl
• a tool for making holes or indentations
verb • deliver a quick blow to
• drive forcibly as if by a punch
• make a hole into or between, as for ease of separation
clench 6 1 verb v noun • a small slip noose made with seizing
• the act of grasping
verb • hold in a tight grasp
• squeeze together tightly
crunch 6 1 verb, noun v, n noun • the sound of something crunching
• a critical situation that arises because of a shortage (as a shortage of time or money or resources)
• the act of crushing
verb • make a crushing noise
• press or grind with a crushing noise
• crush with the teeth, making a grinding sound
• reduce to small pieces or particles by pounding or abrading
flinch 6 1 verb v noun • a reflex response to sudden pain
verb • draw back, as with fear or pain
bunch 5 1 verb, noun v, n noun • a grouping of a number of similar things
• an informal body of friends
• any collection in its entirety
verb • form into a bunch
• gather or cause to gather into a cluster
lunch 5 1 noun n verb • take the midday meal
• provide a midday meal for
stench 6 1 noun n noun • a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant
finch 5 1 noun n noun • any of numerous small songbirds with short stout bills adapted for crushing seeds
lynch 5 1 verb, adjective v, adj verb • kill without legal sanction
cranch 6 1 verb v verb • press or grind with a crushing noise
quench 6 1 verb v verb • satisfy (thirst)
• put out, as of fires, flames, or lights
• suppress (sparking) when the current is cut off in an inductive circuit, or suppress (an oscillation or discharge) in a component or device
• suppress or crush completely
• reduce the degree of (luminescence or phosphorescence) in (excited molecules or a material) by adding a suitable substance
• cool (hot metal) by plunging into cold water or other liquid
wrench 6 1 verb, noun v, n noun • a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments
• a jerky pulling movement
• a hand tool that is used to hold or twist a nut or bolt
verb • twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates
• make a sudden twisting motion
• twist and compress, as if in pain or anguish
• twist suddenly so as to sprain
clinch 6 1 verb, noun v, n noun • (boxing) the act of one boxer holding onto the other to avoid being hit and to rest momentarily
• a small slip noose made with seizing
• the flattened part of a nail or bolt or rivet
• a device (generally used by carpenters) that holds things firmly together
• a tight or amorous embrace
verb • secure or fasten by flattening the ends of nails or bolts
• hold a boxing opponent with one or both arms so as to prevent punches
• hold in a tight grasp
• embrace amorously
• flatten the ends (of nails and rivets)
• settle conclusively
winch 5 1 verb, noun v, n noun • lifting device consisting of a horizontal cylinder turned by a crank on which a cable or rope winds
verb • pull or lift up with or as if with a winch
brunch 6 1 noun n noun • combination of breakfast and lunch; usually served in late morning
verb • eat a meal in the late morning
staunch 7 1 adjective adj adjective satellite • firm and dependable especially in loyalty
verb • stop the flow of a liquid
blench 6 1 verb v verb • turn pale, as if in fear
tench 5 1 noun n noun • freshwater dace-like game fish of Europe and western Asia noted for ability to survive outside water
chinch 6 1 noun n noun • bug of temperate regions that infests especially beds and feeds on human blood
squinch 7 1 verb v noun • a small arch built across the interior angle of two walls (usually to support a spire)
verb • crouch down
• draw back, as with fear or pain
• cross one's eyes as if in strabismus
scrunch 7 1 verb v verb • make a noise typical of an engine lacking lubricants
• sit on one's heels
• make wrinkles or creases on a smooth surface; make a pressed, folded or wrinkled line in; `crisp' is archaic
anabranch 9 3 noun n noun • (of a water channel) A diverging branch of a river, creek, or stream which re-enters the main stream.
disbranch 9 2 verb v
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interbranch 11 3 adjective adj
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rebranch 8 2 verb v
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subbranch 9 2 noun n noun • A branch that is itself an offshoot of a branch of something.
• Part of a branch.
entrench 8 2 verb v verb • fix firmly or securely
• impinge or infringe upon
• occupy a trench or secured area
retrench 8 2 verb v verb • tighten one's belt; use resources carefully
• make a reduction, as in one's workforce
workbench 9 2 noun n noun • a strong worktable for a carpenter or mechanic
unclench 8 2 verb v verb • To open (something that was clenched).
• To relax, especially one's muscles.
bullfinch 9 2 noun n noun • common European finch mostly black and white with red throat and breast
• United States architect who designed the Capitol Building in Washington which served as a model for state capitols throughout the United States (1763-1844)
chaffinch 9 2 noun n noun • small European finch with a cheerful song
goldfinch 9 2 noun n noun • American finch whose male has yellow body plumage in summer
• small European finch having a crimson face and yellow-and-black wings
craunch 7 1 verb, adverb v, adv verb • press or grind with a crushing noise
kench 5 1 verb, noun v, n
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grinch 6 1 noun n noun • A grouch or killjoy.
• A person who aggressively sets out to ruin the Christmas holidays for others.
dunch 5 1 noun n
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backbench 9 2 noun n noun • any of the seats occupied by backbenchers in the House of Commons
intrench 8 2 verb v verb • fix firmly or securely
bedrench 8 2 verb v
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pinwrench 9 2 noun n
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