Anagrams of: PURSUANCES

• a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria

• the continuance of something begun with a view to its completion

• a graver used to scoop out broad areas when engraving wood or metal

• strike or tap firmly

• a steep artificial slope in front of a fortification

• a harsh noise made by scraping

• an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off

• a deep bow with the foot drawn backwards (indicating excessive humility)

• an indication of damage

• scratch repeatedly

• make by scraping

• cut the surface of; wear away the surface of

• bend the knees and bow in a servile manner

• gather (money or other resources) together over time

• bruise, cut, or injure the skin or the surface of

• light soft moderately strong wood of spruce trees; used especially for timbers and millwork

• any coniferous tree of the genus Picea

• marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners

• make neat, smart, or trim

• dress and groom with particular care, as for a special occasion

• a graver used to scoop out broad areas when engraving wood or metal

• a short synopsis