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  1. Noun.  Structure placed across a flowing body of water to stop the flow.
  2. Noun.  (dentistry) A device to prevent a tooth from getting wet, consisting of a rubber sheet held with a band.
  3. Verb.  To block the flow of water.
  4. Noun.  female parent, mother, generally regarding breeding of animals (correlative to sire).

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