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Today’s pangrams are COMBATANT and NONCOMBATANT.
COMBATANT is defined as a person engaged in fighting or warfare. It is also defined as any party actively involved in a conflict or battle.
NONCOMBATANT is defined as a person not engaged in fighting, such as a civilian or medical personnel. It is also defined as a member of the armed forces whose role does not involve combat.
BACON is defined as salted or smoked meat from the back and sides of a pig.
BANC is defined as a bench or seat, especially one where judges sit in a court (archaic/legal term).
BOBCAT is defined as a small wild cat of North America with a spotted coat and short tail.
CABANA is defined as a beach hut or shelter. It is also defined as a cabin or lodge, typically in a resort or recreational area.
CACAO is defined as tropical tree whose beans are used to make chocolate and cocoa.
CAMO is defined as camouflage clothing or pattern designed to conceal or blend in with surroundings.
CANCAN is defined as a lively, high-kicking dance originating in 19th-century France.
CANNA is defined as a tropical plant with large leaves and bright flowers.
CANNON is defined as a large gun for firing heavy projectiles, typically mounted on a base. It is also defined as in sports, a player’s powerful shot or throw.
CANNOT is defined as am/is/are not able to; expressing inability or prohibition.
CANON is defined as a general rule, principle, or law accepted as authoritative. It is also defined as the body of works recognized as genuine or authoritative in a field. It is also defined as a clergyman in a cathedral or collegiate church.
CANT is defined as insincere or hypocritical talk, especially about morality or religion. It is also defined as specialized or technical language of a particular group. It is also defined as to tilt or tip to one side.
CANTATA is defined as a composition for voice(s) and instruments, shorter than an opera.
CANTON is defined as a subdivision of a country, especially in Switzerland. It is also defined as a corner or section of something, particularly a heraldic shield.
CATACOMB is defined as an underground cemetery or network of tunnels with burial chambers.
COAT is defined as an outer garment worn for warmth or protection. It is also defined as a layer or covering of a substance applied to a surface. It is also defined as the fur, hair, or skin covering of an animal.
COCA is defined as a South American shrub whose leaves contain cocaine and are chewed as a stimulant.
COCOA is defined as a powder made from cacao beans, used to make chocolate. It is also defined as a hot drink made from cocoa powder.
COCOON is defined as a silky covering spun by insect larvae, especially silkworms. It is also defined as a protective covering or isolated environment.
COMA is defined as a state of deep unconsciousness from which a person cannot be roused. It is also defined as in astronomy, the luminous envelope around the nucleus of a comet.
COMB is defined as a toothed instrument used for arranging or cleaning hair. It is also defined as to use a comb on hair or to search thoroughly. It is also defined as the crest or fleshy appendage on the head of a rooster.
COMBAT is defined as armed fighting or a battle between two or more parties. It is also defined as to fight against or oppose something.
COMBO is defined as a combination of things or elements. It is also defined as a small musical ensemble or group.
COMMA is defined as a punctuation mark (,) used to separate elements in a sentence.
COMMON is defined as occurring or found frequently; prevalent or ordinary. It is also defined as shared by or belonging to two or more people or things. It is also defined as of or relating to the general public; communal.
CONCOCT is defined as to prepare or make by combining ingredients. It is also defined as to devise or invent a plan, story, or explanation.
CONTACT is defined as a state of physical touching or communication between things or people. It is also defined as a person with whom one has dealings or a relationship. It is also defined as to communicate or get in touch with someone.
COOT is defined as a dark water bird related to the rail family. It is also defined as an odd or cantankerous old person (informal).
COTTON is defined as a soft, white fiber from the cotton plant used to make cloth. It is also defined as cloth or thread made from cotton fiber.
NONCOM is defined as a non-commissioned officer in the military.
OCTANT is defined as one of eight equal parts into which something is divided. It is also defined as an instrument resembling a sextant, used for measuring angles.
TACO is defined as a Mexican food made of a folded tortilla filled with meat and vegetables.
TACT is defined as skill in dealing with others without offending or upsetting them; diplomacy.
TOBACCO is defined as a plant whose leaves are dried and smoked or chewed, containing nicotine.
TOCCATA is defined as a musical composition featuring rapid passages and a virtuosic style, typically for keyboard.
TOMCAT is defined as a male cat, especially an unneutered one. It is also defined as a man who pursues multiple women.
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