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  • 41Swedish goggles — are a popular type of swimming goggles worn by many competitive swimmers. The most outstanding feature of these goggles is their cheap price, (usually around $4.00 or less) and lack of a gasket or seal around the eye cup, found on more… …

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  • 42Double overhand noose — Category Hitch Efficiency High Related Double overhand knot, Double fisherman s knot Releasing Jamming Typical use Bind a carabin …

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  • 43stomach — noun 1 part of the body where food is digested ADJECTIVE ▪ empty, full ▪ You shouldn t drink wine on an empty stomach (= without eating food). ▪ dodgy (BrE, informal), queasy, upset …

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  • 44Taut-line hitch — Names Taut line hitch, Adjustable hitch, Rigger s hitch, Midshipman s hitch, Tent line hitch, Tent hitch Category Hitch …

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  • 45Chain sinnet — This article is about the method of shortening or storing a rope or cable. For the sewing stitch, see chain stitch. Chain sinnet Names Chain sinnet, Chain sennit, Chain shortening, Chain stitch, Chain brai …

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  • 46Bitless bridle — This article is about generally about a wide range of horse headgear without bits. For bridles with bits, see Bridle. For traditional bitless headgear, see Hackamore. A cross under bitless bridle A bitless bridle is a general term describing a… …

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  • 47tie — [n1] fastening attachment, band, bandage, bond, brace, connection, cord, fastener, fetter, gag, hookup, joint, knot, ligament, ligature, link, network, nexus, outfit, rope, strap, string, tackle, tie in, tie up, yoke, zipper; concept 680 tie [n2] …

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  • 48tie up — tie [n1] fastening attachment, band, bandage, bond, brace, connection, cord, fastener, fetter, gag, hookup, joint, knot, ligament, ligature, link, network, nexus, outfit, rope, strap, string, tackle, tie in, tie up, yoke, zipper; concept 680 tie… …

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  • 49Corset controversy — The corset controversy is an ensemble of letters and articles concerning the corset that appeared in newspapers and periodicals in the 19th century. Contents 1 Introduction …

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  • 50List of problems solved by MacGyver — This is a list of problems that have been solved by the fictional character MacGyver from the television series of the same name. (This list is not yet comprehensive.) MacGyver employs his resourcefulness and his knowledge of chemistry,… …

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