sweat
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Definitions ofsweat
- Fluid that exits the body through pores in the skin usually due to physical stress and/or high temperature for the purpose of regulating body temperature and removing certain compounds from the circulation.
Synonyms: perspiration
- The state of one who sweats; diaphoresis.
Example: "Just thinking about the interview tomorrow puts me into a nervous sweat."
- (especially WWI) A soldier (especially one who is old or experienced).
- The sweating sickness.
- Moisture issuing from any substance.
Example: "the sweat of hay or grain in a mow or stack"
- A short run by a racehorse as a form of exercise.
- Hard work; toil.
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