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Definition of ooze
(Entry 1 of 3)
1
: a soft deposit (as of mud, slime, or shells) on the bottom of a body of water
The turtle buried itself in the ooze.
2
: a piece of soft wet plastic ground : a marsh or bog that results from the flow of a spring, stream, or brooklet
ooze
verb
oozed; oozing
Definition of ooze (Entry 2 of 3)
1
: to pass or flow slowly through or as if through small openings or interstices
2
: to move slowly or imperceptibly
the crowd began to ooze forward— Bruce Marshall
3a
: to exude moisture
b
: to exude something often in a faintly repellent manner
ooze with sympathy
ooze
noun (2)Definition of ooze (Entry 3 of 3)
1
: a decoction of vegetable material used for tanning leather
2
: the act of oozing
3
: something that oozes
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“Ooze.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ooze. Accessed 27 Jun. 2022.
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ooze
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Kids Definition of ooze
(Entry 1 of 2)
: soft mud : slime
ooze
verb
oozed; oozing
Kids Definition of ooze (Entry 2 of 2)
: to flow or leak out slowly
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