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noun the lowest adult male singing voice

adjective relating to the lowest range of musical instruments or voices

• The bass section of the orchestra is responsible for providing the low tones in the music.
• I love listening to the bass in this song, it really adds depth to the sound.
• That bass drop was sick, it really got the party going.
• His voice had a deep bass quality that resonated throughout the room.

noun a small, slender measuring device for liquor, typically holding 1 1/2 ounces

verb to alter or manipulate in a way that is not strictly honest or legal, often in a small or subtle way

• The bartender used a jigger to measure out the exact amount of liquor for each cocktail.
• Can you pass me that jigger so I can pour myself a drink?
• I can't believe he jiggered the results of the experiment to make himself look better.
• She had to jigger her schedule to fit in all of her appointments.

noun a slender, pointed metal instrument used in sewing or for surgical suturing

• The nurse carefully inserted the needle into the patient's arm to draw blood for testing.
• I hate getting shots because I'm scared of needles.
• I pricked my finger on a needle and it hurt like heck.
• His words were like a needle, piercing through her heart with their harshness.

noun a long, thin braid of hair that resembles the tail of a rat

• The young boy sported a neatly tied rattail hairstyle.
• I can't believe he still has a rattail in 2021!
• That dude's rattail is so retro.
• Her words had a sharp sting, like a rattail whip.

noun a stubby object or person

adjective describing something as short and thick

• The carpenter used a stubby pencil to mark the measurements on the wood.
• I found a stubby little pen in my bag that still works.
• He's always carrying around a stubby little knife in his pocket.
• Her stubby fingers struggled to grasp the tiny beads.

noun a device or mechanism for seizing, holding, or moving something

verb to deal with (a problem or difficult task) in a determined or efficient way

• The team devised a strategic plan to tackle the issue of declining sales.
• Let's tackle this project together and get it done by the end of the day.
• I'm going to tackle that math homework like a boss.
• She knew she had to tackle her fears head-on in order to move forward in life.

noun a cord or strand of loosely twisted, braided, or woven fibers in a candle, lamp, or oil stove that draws up fuel by capillary action to be burned

• The wick of the candle burned slowly as the room filled with a warm glow.
• Make sure to trim the wick before lighting the candle so it burns evenly.
• I love how this candle wick smells when it's burning.
• His temper was like a short wick, ready to explode at any moment.

noun a fishing net or a fabric with an open mesh pattern

adjective describing a person or thing that is neat or tidy in appearance

• The netty fabric used in the dress gives it a delicate and intricate texture.
• I love how soft and cozy this netty blanket feels.
• Check out the new netty kicks I got, they're so stylish!
• The intricate web of lies he spun was as complex as a netty.