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independent, main | [in grammar] (of a clause) capable of standing syntactically alone as a complete sentence | |
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main, briny | any very large body of (salt) water | |
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main | of force; of the greatest possible intensity | |
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main, principal, chief, primary, master | most important element | |
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entree, main course, main | the principal dish of a meal | |
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main | a principal pipe in a system that distributes water or gas or electricity or that collects sewage |