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1) a soft mixture of white powder and oil, used for fixing glass in window frames etc (putty)

2) a metal pin for fixing metal plates (e.g. in a ship's sides), the end being hammered flat to prevent slipping (rivet)

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alteration

the process of becoming different

change

concentration

attention

consolidation of effort

definition

a statement that defines a word, rule etc

description

grip

to take and keep a firm hold of (a person, thing); a small bag for travelling

clasp, embrace

ingredient

one of the parts of a mixture

component of concoction

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