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look-in

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look-in

[look-in]
noun
1.
a brief glance.
2.
a short visit.
3.
Football. a quick pass play in which the ball is thrown to a receiver running a short diagonal pattern across the center of the field.

Origin:
1840–50; noun use of verb phrase look in
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Look-in is always a great word to know.
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a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
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look-in
 
n
1.  a chance to be chosen, participate, etc
2.  a short visit
 
vb (often foll by on)
3.  to pay a short visit

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