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noun
A fresh start.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: broadly, figuratively
Synonyms: new leaf, new page, new canvas, new sheet, blank slate, blank canvas, tabula rasa
Antonyms: none provided
noun
A slate on which the courses steered by a ship (and distances run) were recorded, but have been wiped clean after being entered in the log at the end of a watch.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: nautical, transport
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
an opportunity to start over without prejudice
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: fresh start, tabula rasa
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: opportunity, chance
History
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Across languages
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