Phrase guide
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noun
A dish with a handle and spout, used to serve gravy or other sauces.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: sauceboat
Antonyms: none provided
noun
A source of easily obtained money or benefits.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: figuratively
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Synonyms: gravy train
Antonyms: none provided
noun
a dish (often boat-shaped) for serving gravy or sauce
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: gravy holder, sauceboat, boat
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: dish
Narrower terms: argyll, argyle
History
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Across languages
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