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unbend , un·bend / ˌənˈbend/ • v. (past and past part. -bent ) 1. make or become straight from a bent or twisted form or position: [tr.] I had trouble unbendi… pop-up , poop1 / poōp/ • n. (also poop deck) the aftermost and highest deck of a ship, esp. in a sailing ship where it typically forms the roof of a cabin in… involuntary , in·vol·un·tar·y / inˈvälənˌterē/ • adj. 1. done without conscious control: she gave an involuntary shudder. ∎ (esp. of muscles or nerves) concerned i… Shipwreck , ship·wreck / ˈshipˌrek/ • n. the destruction of a ship at sea by sinking or breaking up, e.g., in a storm or after running aground. ∎ a ship so destr… lightship , light·ship / ˈlītˌship/ • n. a moored or anchored vessel with a beacon light to warn or guide ships at sea. Ship , ship, large craft in which persons and goods may be conveyed on water. In the U.S. Navy the term boat refers to any vessel that is small enough to be…
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