Pat

A friendly, brief tap of the hand on a surface such as a head, back, or dough.

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Fog

Visually significant collection of water vapor in the air.

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Plumage

A collection of feathers for physiologic or emblematic purposes.

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Thumbtacks

Short, metal pins with smooth heads, used to hold objects in place against walls.

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Rechargers

Devices that replenish the power of portable electronics by connecting them to wall outlets.

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Feathers

Leaf-like structures protruding from the skin of birds, with thin hairs emanating from a single, thicker vein.

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Hunt's Fancy Ketchup

A tomato-based condiment manufactured by the Conagra Grocery Products Company.

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Skeleton

The bone structure of a vertebrate animal.

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Toothpicks

Short, thin sticks of soft wood used to spear foods or to clean the gaps between teeth.

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Four

The cardinal number immediately greater than three, or equal to two plus two.

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Gibson thin guitar picks

Thin, wedge-shaped pieces of plastic used to strum or pick guitar strings, made by Gibson.

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A-game

One's best effort.

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Moo

The vocal sound of cows.

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"Sentimental Visigoth, crazy as a loon"

A lyric sung by Roger Miller in Mission of Burma's "Fever Moon."

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Accidental death

Death caused by spontaneous, unintentional circumstances, such as being struck by lightning or an anvil.

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Gig

A collection of interviews with Americans who do various jobs and describe them, edited into book form by John Bowe, Marisa Bowe, and Sabin Streeter.

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Low voter turnout

Occurs when a relatively low percentage of voters cast ballots in an election.

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Palanquins

Open, canopied boxes set on long staves, often used in ancient India by servants to carry dignitaries.

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DVDs

DVDs, or Digital Video Discs, are circular, optical media that store digital content, often interactive videos.

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Bursting into song

The act of spontaneously singing, usually in a loud and bright fashion.

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