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n seed vessel having hooks or prickles n rough projection left on a workpiece after drilling or cutting n United States politician who served as vice president under Jefferson; he mortally wounded his political rival Ale…

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  1. n seed vessel having hooks or prickles n rough projection left on a workpiece after drilling or cutting n United States politician who served as vice president under Jefferson; he mortally wounded his political rival Alexander Hamilton in a duel and fled south (1756-1836) n rotary file for smoothing rough edges left on a workpiece n small bit used in dentistry or surgery v remove the burrs from