Objects

Synonyms for element

One audited sense, one true synonym, and three words that come close enough to cost you the rung.

Tier 3, Ridgeline · 1 sense · noun

The sensenounTier 3, RidgelineObjects

an artifact that is one of the individual parts of which a composite entity is made up

Every element of the engine was cleaned and inspected.

The sentence the app shows, and the only thing that settles which meaning is meant.

The true synonym

component

Same sentence, swapped: Every component of the engine was cleaned and inspected.

Close but different

These are the other three tiles the game puts on screen for this sense. Each one is a real word with a real meaning, and none of them is a synonym for element as it is used in the sentence above.

toe
pressing
principle

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Closest first: other objects words at Ridgeline, then the same tier across the rest of the library.

wingnounfendera barrier that surrounds the wheels of a vehicle to block splashing water or mudRidgeline apparelnoundressclothing in generalRidgelineHas a reason line basinnounlavatorya bathroom sink that is permanently installed and connected to a water supply and drainpipeRidgeline2 senses blockagenounstopan obstruction in a pipe or tubeRidgelineHas a reason line coursenounclasseducation imparted in a series of lessons or meetingsFoothills2 sensesHas a reason line courtlyadjectiveformalrefined or imposing in manner or appearanceHigh Camp covertnounscreena covering that serves to conceal or shelter somethingRidgelineHas a reason line poolnounpuddlesomething resembling a pool of liquidRidgelineHas a reason line

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