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Nouns (1)

n. a measuring instrument for measuring and indicating a quantity such as the thickness of wire or the amount of rain etc.

Verbs (4)

punt, game, stake, bet on

v. place a bet on; "Which horse are you backing?"; "I'm betting on the new horse"

Adverbs (0)

Adjectives (0)

Fuzzynyms (9)

standard, rule, criterion, touchstone

n. a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated; "the schools comply with federal standards"; "they set the measure for all subsequent work"

n. a regulator (as a sliding plate) for regulating the flow of air into a furnace or other heating device

dial

n. the control on a radio or television set that is used for tuning

indicator

n. a device for showing the operating condition of some system

gamble, play for money

v. play games for money

Synonyms (2)

bet, wager

v. maintain with or as if with a bet; "I bet she will be there!"

Antonyms (0)

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