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noun

plural of knout

as in straps

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knouts

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verb

present tense third-person singular of knout

as in hides

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Noun

Amebelle Sleeveless Jumpsuit With adjustable straps, a square neckline, tulip hems, and a relaxed fit, this linen-blend jumpsuit makes an easy, breezy outfit.

— Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026
Even the straps are made with comfort in mind, thanks to a supersoft jersey lining that prevents rubbing and chafing.

— Kate Donovan, Southern Living, 30 July 2026

Definition of straps

Verb

But mostly, the monarch persists because life’s job is to live; because within those thimble-size bodies hides a dynamo of survival that puts our most incredible machines to shame.

— Vann R. Newkirk II, The Atlantic, 28 July 2026
The aggregate number hides exactly the variance that matters for risk assessment.

— Prashanth Harshangi, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026

Definition of hides

Noun

Braden added that rising costs from the extensive growth in DFW is directly affecting farmers’ ability to grow large amounts of quality crops.

— Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 July 2026
Last season ended with the Star Trek friends fending off little pink aliens (specifically, Tribbles) from a Klingon farmer’s corn crops.

— Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 25 July 2026

Definition of crops

Verb

The World Cup has come to an end, so the focus for fans immediately switches back to transfers and domestic football.

— Art de Roché, New York Times, 22 July 2026
In her dual role, Chastain switches seamlessly between her two personas while the rest of the family struggles to keep track of who’s who.

— Emma Banks, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026

Definition of switches

Verb

In the closing scene, just as the train approaches, Juggut climbs up to the rope and slashes it with his kirpan (the ceremonial sword carried by observant Sikhs).

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 July 2026
This, in turn, significantly reduces drag and slashes fuel consumption.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 21 July 2026

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