Check (6)
'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.
(I know that check can be written as arrest)
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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.
(I know that check can be written as bridle)
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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.
(I know that detain is a more specific form of check)
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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.
(I know that check can be written as tab)
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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" .)
'check' is the definition.
(slow the progress of)
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(Other definitions for deter that I've seen before include "Warn off" , "Discourage or prevent from doing something" , "Discourage (someone from an action)" , "Hinder, prevent" , "Discourage, put off" .)
'check' is the definition.
(thesaurus)
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(Other definitions for brake that I've seen before include "Cause to slow down" , "Horse-drawn carriage" , "Decelerate" , "Device to slow down a vehicle" , "Slowing-down device" .)
'check' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
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(Other definitions for restraint that I've seen before include "Self-control" , "Control, restriction, curtailment" , "Start rain as an impediment" , "Check" , "Reserve" .)