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creek

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noun

  1. a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)

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The new taxon is named Gamerabaena, and the authors note, under etymology, "'Gamera refers to the fictional, firebreathing turtle from the 1965 movie Gamera, in allusion to his fire-breathing capabilities and the Hell Creek Formation ...

Tumbling down slopes near Wawona at the south end of the park, Chilnualna Creek - at its fattest and fastest this time of year - creates a series of foaming cascades around giant boulders.

Apparently, the discovery that Landis is 10,000 years old further proves the fact that he is using performance enhancing steroids. creeky belly

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crick

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noun

  1. a painful muscle spasm especially in the neck or back (`rick' and `wrick' are British)

verb

  1. twist (a body part) into a strained position

Examples

I'm a 25-year-old single bloke who plays international cricket and tours the world.

The epic cricket battle between England and Australia has sparked a deluge of wagers.

Mr. Derringham says you are called Cheiron," Mr.. Cricklander announced laughingly.

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