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Today’s pangram is PUPPYLIKE.
PUPPYLIKE is defined as characteristic of a puppy.
The word EELY has no known definition.
The word ILLY has no known definition.
KEEL is defined as walk as if unable to control one’s movements. It is also defined as a projection or ridge that suggests a keel. It is also defined as one of the main longitudinal beams (or plates) of the hull of a vessel; can extend vertically into the water to provide lateral stability. It is also defined as the median ridge on the breastbone of birds that fly.
KELP is defined as large brown seaweeds having fluted leathery fronds.
KELPIE is defined as (Scottish folklore) water spirit in the form of a horse that likes to drown its riders. It is also defined as an Australian sheepdog with pointed ears.
KILL is defined as mark for deletion, rub off, or erase. It is also defined as end or extinguish by forceful means. It is also defined as thwart the passage of. It is also defined as drink down entirely. It is also defined as the act of terminating a life. It is also defined as be fatal. It is also defined as be the source of great pain for. It is also defined as cause the death of, without intention. It is also defined as cause to cease operating. It is also defined as cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly. It is also defined as deprive of life. It is also defined as destroy a vitally essential quality of or in. It is also defined as hit with great force. It is also defined as hit with so much force as to make a return impossible, in racket games. It is also defined as overwhelm with hilarity, pleasure, or admiration. It is also defined as the body of an animal, or bodies of animals, killed by a person or another animal. It is also defined as the destruction of an enemy plane or ship or tank or missile. It is also defined as tire out completely.
LEEK is defined as plant having a large slender white bulb and flat overlapping dark green leaves; used in cooking; believed derived from the wild Allium ampeloprasum. It is also defined as related to onions; white cylindrical bulb and flat dark-green leaves.
LIEU is defined as the post or function properly or customarily occupied or served by another.
LIKE is defined as prefer or wish to do something. It is also defined as resembling or similar; having the same or some of the same characteristics; often used in combination. It is also defined as conforming in every respect. It is also defined as a similar kind. It is also defined as a kind of person. It is also defined as having the same or similar characteristics. It is also defined as equal in amount or value. It is also defined as feel about or towards; consider, evaluate, or regard. It is also defined as find enjoyable or agreeable. It is also defined as want to have. It is also defined as be fond of.
LIKELY is defined as likely but not certain to be or become true or real. It is also defined as with considerable certainty; without much doubt. It is also defined as expected to become or be; in prospect. It is also defined as has a good chance of being the case or of coming about. It is also defined as within the realm of credibility.
LILY is defined as any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers.
The word LIPPY has no known definition.
LULL is defined as a pause during which things are calm or activities are diminished. It is also defined as make calm or still. It is also defined as a period of calm weather. It is also defined as become quiet or less intensive. It is also defined as calm by deception.
LULU is defined as a very attractive or seductive looking woman.
PEEL is defined as British politician (1788-1850). It is also defined as the rind of a fruit or vegetable. It is also defined as come off in flakes or thin small pieces. It is also defined as strip the skin off. It is also defined as get undressed.
PILE is defined as the yarn (as in a rug or velvet or corduroy) that stands up from the weave. It is also defined as a large sum of money (especially as pay or profit). It is also defined as arrange in stacks. It is also defined as fine soft dense hair (as the fine short hair of cattle or deer or the wool of sheep or the undercoat of certain dogs). It is also defined as a column of wood or steel or concrete that is driven into the ground to provide support for a structure. It is also defined as (often followed by `of’) a large number or amount or extent. It is also defined as a collection of objects laid on top of each other. It is also defined as press tightly together or cram. It is also defined as a nuclear reactor that uses controlled nuclear fission to generate energy. It is also defined as battery consisting of voltaic cells arranged in series; the earliest electric battery devised by Volta. It is also defined as place or lay as if in a pile.
PILEUP is defined as multiple collisions of vehicles.
PILL is defined as a contraceptive in the form of a pill containing estrogen and progestin to inhibit ovulation and so prevent conception. It is also defined as a dose of medicine in the form of a small pellet. It is also defined as a unpleasant or tiresome person. It is also defined as something that resembles a tablet of medicine in shape or size. It is also defined as something unpleasant or offensive that must be tolerated or endured.
The word PLIE has no known definition.
PULE is defined as cry weakly or softly.
The word PULI has no known definition.
PULL is defined as strip of feathers. It is also defined as a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments. It is also defined as perform an act, usually with a negative connotation. It is also defined as remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense. It is also defined as special advantage or influence. It is also defined as direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes. It is also defined as bring, take, or pull out of a container or from under a cover. It is also defined as a slow inhalation (as of tobacco smoke). It is also defined as take sides with; align oneself with; show strong sympathy for. It is also defined as tear or be torn violently. It is also defined as cause to move in a certain direction by exerting a force upon, either physically or in an abstract sense. It is also defined as the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you. It is also defined as cause to move by pulling. It is also defined as strain abnormally. It is also defined as a device used for pulling something. It is also defined as apply force so as to cause motion towards the source of the motion. It is also defined as a sustained effort. It is also defined as hit in the direction that the player is facing when carrying through the swing. It is also defined as move into a certain direction. It is also defined as operate when rowing a boat. It is also defined as rein in to keep from winning a race. It is also defined as steer into a certain direction. It is also defined as take away. It is also defined as the force used in pulling.
PULLEY is defined as a simple machine consisting of a wheel with a groove in which a rope can run to change the direction or point of application of a force applied to the rope.
PULP is defined as an inexpensive magazine printed on poor quality paper. It is also defined as a soft moist part of a fruit. It is also defined as any soft or soggy mass. It is also defined as a mixture of cellulose fibers. It is also defined as reduce to pulp. It is also defined as remove the pulp from, as from a fruit. It is also defined as the soft inner part of a tooth.
PULPY is defined as like a pulp or overripe; not having stiffness.
PUPIL is defined as a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution. It is also defined as a young person attending school (up through senior high school). It is also defined as the contractile aperture in the center of the iris of the eye; resembles a large black dot.
UKULELE is defined as a small guitar having four strings.
YELL is defined as utter a sudden loud cry. It is also defined as utter or declare in a very loud voice. It is also defined as a loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate). It is also defined as a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition.
YELP is defined as a sharp high-pitched cry (especially by a dog). It is also defined as bark in a high-pitched tone.
YULE is defined as period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6.
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