Check (4)
'check' is the definition.
(both can mean to control or stop)
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(Other definitions for stem that I've seen before include "something growing?" , "supporter of tobacco?" , "Staunch - support" , "part of a ship" , "Supporting structure" .)
'check' is the definition.
(as in testing or checking something works)
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(Other definitions for test that I've seen before include "Trial - big match" , "Trial; Hampshire river" , "Sample" , "Check" , "Critical examination or trial of qualities or abilities" .)
'check' is the definition.
(both can mean to control or limit)
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(Other definitions for rein that I've seen before include "Hold back" , "Restraining lead" , "Part of a horses's harness" , "(Horse's) guiding strap" , "Leather used for control in horse-riding" .)
'check' is the definition.
(both can mean to limit or control)
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(Other definitions for curb that I've seen before include "Bridle" , "[LIMITATION]" , "Rein in" , "Constrain" , "Check or restrain" .)
'check' is the definition.
(synonyms)
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(Other definitions for arrest that I've seen before include "Run in" , "Seize (a crime suspect)" , "Catch" , "apprehend a law-breaker" , "Seize and take into custody" .)
(Other definitions for assess that I've seen before include "Put a value on" , "Evaluate worth" , "Gauge, evaluate" , "Judge the quality of" , "Estimate value (for tax)" .)
'check' is the definition.
(synonyms)
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(Other definitions for bridle that I've seen before include "Show resentment" , "A curb; show scorn (at)" , "Part of horse's headgear" , "Bit and reins, etc" , "Show indignation" .)
'check' is the definition.
(detaining is a kind of checking)
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(Other definitions for detain that I've seen before include "Confine" , "Ate din (anag.)" , "Hold back - arrest" , "Keep (someone) held in custody" , "Hold or keep back, maybe for questioning" .)
'check' is the definition.
(synonyms)
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(Other definitions for screen that I've seen before include "Block out" , "TV surface" , "Investigate (someone) for suitability; conceal" , "Mask" , "Protect or conceal" .)
'check' is the definition.
(to verify is to check something is true)
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(Other definitions for verify that I've seen before include "Check (facts)" , "Support" , "Establish truth or accuracy of" , "Authenticate" , "Check to be true" .)
'check' is the definition.
(synonyms)
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(Other definitions for tab that I've seen before include "Tally at bar (colloq.)" , "ticket" , "Tag" , "Till bill" , "Text indent key" .)
(Other definitions for gut that I've seen before include "Tug in intestine" , "Entrails" , "Evidence of heavy drinking" , "Natural violin string material" , "The stuff of a violin string" .)
'check' is the definition.
(slow the progress of)
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(Other definitions for deter that I've seen before include "Discourage through fear of consequences" , "'Discourage, dissuade (5)'" , "Discourage or prevent from doing something" , "Frighten off; prevent" , "Check" .)
'check' is the definition.
(thesaurus)
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(Other definitions for brake that I've seen before include "Horse-drawn carriage" , "Device for slowing or stopping car" , "Constraint" , "Thicket; fern; slow down" , "Slower" .)
(Other definitions for claim that I've seen before include "Maintain, assert" , "Allege" , "Assert one's right to" , "Cause the loss of (a life)" , "Assert; request" .)
'check' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
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(Other definitions for restraint that I've seen before include "Reserve" , "Self-discipline" , "Restriction, limit" , "Moderation" , "controlling influence" .)