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  1. 1. p. pr. & vb. n. of Hush Source: opted
  2. 2. n. The process of washing ore, or of uncovering mineral veins, by a heavy discharge of water from a reservoir; flushing; -- also called booming. Source: opted
  3. 3. n. a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval) Source: wordnet
  4. 4. The process of washing ore, or of uncovering mineral veins, by a heavy discharge of water from a reservoir; flushing; -- also called booming. Source: webster
  5. 5. The process of washing ore, or of uncovering mineral veins, bya heavy discharge of water from a reservoir; flushing; -- also calledbooming. Source: adambom
  6. 6. n a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval) v become quiet or still; fall silent v cause to be quiet or not talk v become quiet or quieter v wash by removing particles v run water over the ground to erode (soil), revealing the underlying strata and valuable minerals Source: ecdict

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