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| ooze [ ooz ] |
verb (past and past participle oozed, present participle ooz·ing, 3rd person present singular ooz·es) |
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1. transitive and intransitive verb flow or leak slowly: to exude a liquid substance slowly and in small quantities, or flow in this way
  Resin oozed from the trunk.
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2. transitive and intransitive verb overflow with some quality or emotion: to exude a quality or emotion in abundance, or be exuded in abundance
oozing charm and self-confidence
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3. intransitive verb move slowly but steadily: to move slowly but steadily forward or outward
The huge crowd oozed through the streets.
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4. intransitive verb ebb: to disappear or decline slowly and gradually
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noun (plural ooz·es) |
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1. very slow flow: a slow and gradual leakage or flow
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2. tanning solution: an infusion used in tanning, made from oak bark and other plant materials
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| [ Old English wōs "juice, sap" < Germanic] |
