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Flew

/fluː/

(chiefly plural) The thick, dangling upper lip of certain breeds of dog, or the canine equivalent of the upper lip.

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noun
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    (chiefly plural) The thick, dangling upper lip of certain breeds of dog, or the canine equivalent of the upper lip.

    "The raging hound's flews were twisted upwards in an angry snarl."

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blasted(slang) Intoxicated, drunk.
circledMarked with a surrounding circle or ellipse; ringed.
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rushedverbDone in haste; done quickly or hastily.
traveledverbExperienced in travel.
travelledverb(British spelling) Standard spelling of traveled.
flightverbThe act of flying.
transportedsubjected to transportation
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visitedThat has received a visit or visits.
directedIn a manner emphasizing one's point of view.
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sailedverbHaving the sails set.
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