whipstock

Definition of whipstocknext

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Noun
  • While rare earths will be the primary focus, exploration will also assess the potential for gold mining — the area is dotted with old, small-scale adits and shafts.
    Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Reduce frizz, add shine, and offer your curls a soft, flexible hold with Bumble and Bumble's Curl Defining Styling Cream, which should be scrunched into wet hair from mid-shaft to ends before air drying or diffusing.
    Lily Wohlner, Allure, 25 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Once soil health improves, many gardeners find that digging individual planting holes is sufficient for establishing crops.
    Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Intentional feeding of bears is now prohibited, and farmers may seek permits to address excessive bear damage to crops or livestock.
    Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2026
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“Whipstock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whipstock. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.

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