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  1. 1. n. In the most general sense, any one of the Quadrumana, including apes, baboons, and lemurs. Source: opted
  2. 2. n. Any species of Quadrumana, except the lemurs. Source: opted
  3. 3. n. Any one of numerous species of Quadrumana (esp. such as have a long tail and prehensile feet) exclusive of apes and baboons. Source: opted
  4. 4. n. A term of disapproval, ridicule, or contempt, as for a mischievous child. Source: opted
  5. 5. n. The weight or hammer of a pile driver, that is, a very heavy mass of iron, which, being raised on high, falls on the head of the pile, and drives it into the earth; the falling weight of a drop hammer used in forging. Source: opted
  6. 6. n. A small trading vessel of the sixteenth century. Source: opted
  7. 7. v. t. & i. To act or treat as a monkey does; to ape; to act in a grotesque or meddlesome manner. Source: opted
  8. 8. n. any of various long-tailed primates (excluding the prosimians) Source: wordnet
  9. 9. n. one who is playfully mischievous Source: wordnet
  10. 10. v. play around with or alter or falsify, usually secretively or dishonestly Source: wordnet
  11. 11. v. do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly Source: wordnet

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