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intestinal colic
  • n  acute abdominal pain (especially in infants)
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intercourse
  • n  communication between individuals
  • n  the act of sexual procreation between a man and a woman; the man's penis is inserted into the woman's vagina and excited until orgasm and ejaculation occur
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interdepartmental support
  • n  provision of logistic (or administrative) support by one or more of the military services to one or more departments or agencies of the United States government
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interdependence
  • n  a reciprocal relation between interdependent entities (objects or individuals or groups)
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interdependency
  • n  a reciprocal relation between interdependent entities (objects or individuals or groups)
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interdict
  • n  an ecclesiastical censure by the Roman Catholic Church withdrawing certain sacraments and Christian burial from a person or all persons in a particular district
  • n  a court order prohibiting a party from doing a certain activity
  • v  destroy by firepower, such as an enemy's line of communication
  • v  command against
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interdiction
  • n  authoritative prohibition
  • n  a court order prohibiting a party from doing a certain activity
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interdiction fire
  • n  fire directed to an area to prevent the enemy from using that area
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interest
  • n  a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
    an interest in music
  • n  a reason for wanting something done
    in the interest of safety
    in the common interest
  • n  the power of attracting or holding one's attention (because it is unusual or exciting etc.)
    they said nothing of great interest
    primary colors can add interest to a room
  • n  a fixed charge for borrowing money; usually a percentage of the amount borrowed
    how much interest do you pay on your mortgage?
  • n  (law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something
    they have interests all over the world
  • n  (usually plural) a social group whose members control some field of activity and who have common aims
    the iron interests stepped up production
  • n  a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)
    he counts reading among his interests
  • v  excite the curiosity of; engage the interest of
  • v  be on the mind of
  • v  be of importance or consequence
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interest group
  • n  (usually plural) a social group whose members control some field of activity and who have common aims
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interest rate
  • n  the percentage of a sum of money charged for its use
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