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"To flatter; to butter up."
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"(rare) To wipe or remove dirt by abrasion."
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"ipa": "/ˈklau̯ən/"
},
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"(rare) To grab onto; to make a grip on something."
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"(rare) To flatter; to butter up."
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"(rare) To wipe or remove dirt by abrasion."
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},
{
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{
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}
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