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  • 11nudge — verb (nudged; nudging) Etymology: origin unknown Date: 1675 transitive verb 1. to touch or push gently; especially to seek the attention of by a push of the elbow 2. to prod lightly ; urge into action 3. approach < its circulation is …

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  • 12nudge — I. v. a. Push gently, jog, poke. II. n. Gentle push, jog, poke …

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  • 13nudge — I [[t]nʌdʒ[/t]] v. nudged, nudg•ing, n. 1) to push gently with the elbow, esp. to get someone s attention 2) to give a nudge 3) a gentle push with the elbow • Etymology: 1665–75; alter. of dial. (k)nidge, akin to OE cnucian, cnocian to knock&#8230; …

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  • 14nuzzle — verb (nuzzled; nuzzling) Etymology: Middle English noselen to bring the nose toward the ground, from nose Date: 1530 intransitive verb 1. to work with or as if with the nose; especially to root, rub, or snuff something 2. to lie close or snug&#8230; …

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  • 18Glossary of cue sports terms — The following is a glossary of traditional English language terms used in the three overarching cue sports disciplines: carom (or carambole) billiards referring to the various carom games played on a billiard table without pockets; pool (pocket&#8230; …

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