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  • betide
    on August 6, 2026 at 5:00 am

    Definition: (verb) To happen or happen to. Synonyms: bechance, befall. Usage: Woe betide anyone who got in his way.

  • fishgig
    on August 5, 2026 at 5:00 am

    Definition: (noun) An implement with a shaft and barbed point used for catching fish. Synonyms: lance, spear. Usage: I gently slid the salmon off my fishgig and passed it to my son, who placed it with the rest of the day's catch.

  • capsize
    on August 4, 2026 at 5:00 am

    Definition: (verb) Overturn accidentally. Synonyms: turn turtle. Usage: Do not rock the boat or it will capsize!