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| NOUN: | 1. Slang. A sphere of activity, experience, study, or interest: area, arena, bailiwick, circle, department, domain, field, orbit, province, realm, scene, subject, terrain, territory, world. See TERRITORY. 2. Slang. Something at which a person excels: forte, long suit, métier, specialty, strong point, strong suit. Slang : thing. See ABILITY. | | VERB: | 1. To curve outward past the normal or usual limit: balloon, beetle, belly, bulge, jut, overhang, pouch, project, protrude, protuberate, stand out, stick out. See CONVEX. 2. Informal. To gain possession of, especially after a struggle or chase: capture, catch, get, net1, secure, take. Slang : nail. See GET.
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