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Gannett Peak
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Ganser’s syndrome
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gantlet (1)
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gantline
gant·line [ gánt ln ] (plural gant·lines)


noun 
Definition:
 
rope for hoisting: a rope run through a pulley on a mast and used to hoist people or things
[Mid-18th century. Origin ?]
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