Old Man River Glossary

1.	Old Man River Glossary
Answer» cloudburst – a sudden violent rainstorm. gasp – catch one’s breath with an open mouth owing to pain or astonishment hark – listen, pay attention. lantern – a lamp with a transparent case protecting the flame or electric bulb, and typically having a handle by which it may be carried or hung. pickaback – a piggyback ride, on the back and shoulders of another person. pitcher – a large jug. shudder – shiver typically as a result of fear or revulsion. splint – a long flat object used as a support for a broken bone so that the bone stays in a particular position while it heals. stamping – bring down (one’s foot) heavily on the ground. thumping – hitting or striking heavily, especially with fist or a blunt instrument. wink – close and open one eye quickly, shine or flash intermittently.

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cloudburst – a sudden violent rainstorm.

gasp – catch one’s breath with an open mouth owing to pain or astonishment

hark – listen, pay attention.

lantern – a lamp with a transparent case protecting the flame or electric bulb, and typically having a handle by which it may be carried or hung.

pickaback – a piggyback ride, on the back and shoulders of another person.

pitcher – a large jug.

shudder – shiver typically as a result of fear or revulsion.

splint – a long flat object used as a support for a broken bone so that the bone stays in a particular position while it heals.

stamping – bring down (one’s foot) heavily on the ground.

thumping – hitting or striking heavily, especially with fist or a blunt instrument.

wink – close and open one eye quickly, shine or flash intermittently.

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