elt

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English

Definitions

verb

To injure (anything) by rough handling; handle roughly.
To begrime; soil with mud; daub; smear.
To work persistently or laboriously; be occupied in working (e.g. in the earth, rake among dirt, etc.).
To meddle; interfere.

noun

One of the simplest or essential parts or principles of which anything consists, or upon which the constitution or fundamental powers of anything are based.“Letters are the elements of written language.”
A small part of the whole.“an element of doubt; an element of the picture”
The sky.
(with "the") Atmospheric forces such as strong winds and rains.“exposed to the elements”

Related words

Synonyms

chemical element firststuff member lts tle piglet unf mess up smack around handle manhandle ride roughshod over womanhandle roust knock into a cocked hat kick around sort engrail

Associated

specialism trance beacon methodology teaching initiative crash profile delta option english language

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