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 sticktight sticktight /ˈstɪkˌtaɪt/

noun

  1. Parasitic on especially the heads of chickens  ( Echidnophaga gallinacea , sticktight , sticktight flea )
    parasitic on especially the heads of chickens
  2. Any of several plants of the genus Bidens having yellow flowers and prickly fruits that cling to fur and clothing  ( beggar's-ticks , beggar-ticks , bur marigold , burr marigold , sticktight , stickseed )
    any of several plants of the genus Bidens having yellow flowers and prickly fruits that cling to fur and clothing


 plummet plummet /ˈplʌmət/

noun

  1. The metal bob of a plumb line  ( plumb , plumb bob , plummet )
    the metal bob of a plumb line

verb

  1. () Drop sharply  ( plump , plummet )
    drop sharply
     The stock market plummeted
    The stock market plummeted


 arbor arbor /ˈɑːrbɝ/

noun

  1. [ N. American, Australian] A framework that supports climbing plants  ( arbor [ N. American, Australian] , arbour [Canadian, British] , pergola , bower )
    a framework that supports climbing plants
     The arbor provided a shady resting place in the park
    the arbor provided a shady resting place in the park
  2. [ N. American, Australian] Any of various rotating shafts that serve as axes for larger rotating parts  ( arbor [ N. American, Australian] , mandrel , mandril , spindle )
    any of various rotating shafts that serve as axes for larger rotating parts
  3. [ N. American, Australian] Tree (as opposed to shrub)  ( arbor [ N. American, Australian] )
    tree (as opposed to shrub)


 taupe taupe /toʊp/

adjective

  1. Of something having a dusky brownish grey color  ( fuscous , taupe )
    of something having a dusky brownish grey color

noun

  1. A greyish brown  ( taupe )
    a greyish brown
     She wore a taupe sweater that complemented her complexion.
    She wore a taupe sweater that complemented her complexion.