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nausea nausea /ˈnɔziːə/

() The state that precedes vomiting ( sickness , nausea )
the state that precedes vomiting
I feel nauseous and think I might be coming down with the flu
I feel nauseous and think I might be coming down with the flu
Disgust so strong it makes you feel sick ( nausea )
disgust so strong it makes you feel sick

() Bowed stringed instrument that is the highest member of the violin family; this instrument has four strings and a hollow body and an unfretted fingerboard and is played with a bow ( fiddle , violin )
bowed stringed instrument that is the highest member of the violin family; this instrument has four strings and a hollow body and an unfretted fingerboard and is played with a bow
The famous violinist performed a breathtaking rendition of a classical concerto
The famous violinist performed a breathtaking rendition of a classical concerto

() [ N. American] A regulator for controlling the flow of a liquid from a reservoir ( spigot , faucet [ N. American] )
a regulator for controlling the flow of a liquid from a reservoir

Guessing game in which one player pantomimes a word or phrase for others to guess ( charades )
guessing game in which one player pantomimes a word or phrase for others to guess
We played charades at the party, and it was a hilarious time for everyone.
We played charades at the party, and it was a hilarious time for everyone.

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