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Georgia S. (United States of America)
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  1. dog bite
    a bite inflicted by a dog
    It had dog bite marks, dirt scuffs, and fraying seams.
  2. scuff
    walk without lifting the feet
    It had dog bite marks, dirt scuffs, and fraying seams.
  3. smudge
    make a smear on or soil by smearing
    It was smudged now and faded, but it still clearly said “Babe Ruth.”
  4. seam
    joint consisting of a line formed by joining two pieces
    It had dog bite marks, dirt scuffs, and fraying seams.
  5. scarred
    blemished by injury or rough wear
    The ball was scarred almost beyond recognition.
  6. scar
    a mark left by the healing of injured tissue
    The ball was scarred almost beyond recognition.
  7. overlook
    have a view of something from above
    Right in the middle was a big signature in black ink that I had somehow overlooked.
  8. grandma
    the mother of your father or mother
    My grandma pulled the ball out, unwrapped it, and held it out for us to see.
  9. fade
    become less clearly visible or distinguishable
    It was smudged now and faded, but it still clearly said “Babe Ruth.”
  10. fray
    wear away by rubbing
    It had dog bite marks, dirt scuffs, and fraying seams.
  11. babe
    a very young child who has not yet begun to walk or talk
    It was smudged now and faded, but it still clearly said “Babe Ruth.”
  12. overlooked
    not taken into account
    Right in the middle was a big signature in black ink that I had somehow overlooked.
Created on Mon Aug 19 17:10:00 EDT 2013

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