Definitions of twelve
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the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
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types:
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boxcars
(usually plural) an expression used when two dice are thrown and both come up showing six spots
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type of:
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large integer
an integer equal to or greater than ten
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boxcars
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denoting a quantity consisting of 12 items or units
Pronunciation
US
/twɛlv/
UK
/twɛlv/
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