main clause
noun
Definition of main clause
grammar
: a clause that could be used by itself as a simple sentence but that is part of a larger sentence
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mainplay
: physical strength : force
: mainland
: high sea
: chief, principal
: fully exerted : sheer
: of or relating to a broad expanse (as of sea)
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clauseplay
: a group of words containing a subject and predicate and functioning as a member of a complex (see 2complex 1b(2)) or compound (see 2compound 3b) sentence
: a separate section of a discourse (see 1discourse 3) or writing
: a distinct article in a formal document
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