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–noun
1.
a slap, smack, or blow, esp. one given with the open hand.
2.
the sound of such a slap or smack.
–verb (used with object)
3.
to slap, smack, or strike (someone), esp. on the buttocks; spank.
4.
to drive (animals) by slapping or goading them.
Also,
scelp.
Origin:
1350–1400;
ME; prob. imit.
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–noun
metal in strip form that is fed into various rolls and welded to form tubing.
Origin:
1805–15;
perh. special use of
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