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Rareelt
The correct spelling is elt.
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verb
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The correct spelling is elt. To injure (anything) by rough handling; handle roughly. For example: "Letters are the elements of written language."
Usage Examples
“Letters are the elements of written language.”
“an element of doubt; an element of the picture”
“exposed to the elements”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To injure (anything) by rough handling; handle roughly.
- 2.To begrime; soil with mud; daub; smear.
- 3.To work persistently or laboriously; be occupied in working (e.g. in the earth, rake among dirt, etc.).
- 4.To meddle; interfere.
- 5.To knead dough; stir dough previously kneaded to a proper consistency before baking.
noun
- 1.One of the simplest or essential parts or principles of which anything consists, or upon which the constitution or fundamental powers of anything are based.
- 2.A small part of the whole.
- 3.The sky.
- 4.(with "the") Atmospheric forces such as strong winds and rains.
- 5.A place or state of being that an individual or object is best suited to.
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