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This tag is for questions related to definitions and nuances of meaning of a word or phrase.
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What's the meaning of "sea-blown"?
On a wood building the paint or other finish deteriorates rapidly under the influence of wind-driven, salty spray from the ocean.
Once the paint has deteriorated, the wood will become a silvery gra …
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Can an ambiguous word mean different things to multiple authors?
No; if the authors cannot agreed on what a particular word means (in the context of the book in question) then it should be rewritten in some way that they do agree on the meaning. …
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