- 1. n. Strictly, the hole through which melted metal is poured into the gate, and thence into the mold. Source: opted
- 2. n. The waste piece of metal cast in this hole; hence, dross. Source: opted
- 3. n. Same as Sprew. Source: opted
- 4. n. a chronic disorder that occurs in tropical and non-tropical forms and in both children and adults; nutrients are not absorbed; symptoms include foul-smelling diarrhea and emaciation Source: wordnet
- 5. 1. (Founding) (a) Strictly, the hole through which melted metal is poured into the gate, and thence into the mold. (b) The waste piece of metal cast in this hole; hence, dross. 2. (Med.) Same as Sprew. Source: webster
- 6. n. a chronic disorder that occurs in tropical and non-tropical forms and in both children and adults; nutrients are not absorbed; symptoms include foul-smelling diarrhea and emaciation Source: ecdict
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