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ACCURACY
The number of significant figures given in a number
BOOM
A sudden happening that brings good fortune
BOWLINE
A loop knot that neither slips nor jams
CARVING
A sculpture created by removing material in order to create a desired shape
CORNERS
The point where two lines meet or intersect (plural)
CRAFT
A vehicle designed for navigation in or on water or air or through outer space
DECK
A pack of 52 playing cards
DEPTH
The extent downward or backward or inward
GLASS
A brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
GRAIN
A weight unit used for pearls or diamonds: 50 mg or 1/4 carat
HALYARD
A rope for raising or lowering a sail or flag
INTRICACY
Marked by elaborately complex detail
KITS
A case for containing a set of articles (plural)
MASTS
A vertical spar for supporting sails (plural)
NOTCHES
A V-shaped or U-shaped indentation carved or scratched into a surface (plural)
PAINT
A space in front of the basket at each end of a basketball court
PLAINT
A written statement of the grounds of complaint made to court of law asking for the grievance to be
PLAN
A series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
PROJECT
Any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
REPLICA
Copy that is not the original
SAILBOAT
A small sailing vessel
SAILS
A large piece of fabric by means of which wind is used to propel a ___ vessel (plural)
SANDPAPER
Stiff paper coated with powdered emery or sand
SCALE
Tool for weighing things; also a set of musical notes

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