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| gain [ gayn ] |
noun (plural gains) |
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notch: a notch or groove cut into a board so that another part can be fitted into it
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transitive verb (past and past participle gained, present participle gain·ing, 3rd person present singular gains) |
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1. cut notch: to cut a notch or groove into a board so that another part can be fitted into it
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2. fit part in notch: to fit a part into a gain or connect parts using a gain
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| [Mid-19th century. Origin ?] |
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