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| 1. | [ noun ] the act of passing from one state or place to the next | |
| Synonyms: | transition | |
| Related terms: | change_of_state fossilization transit | |
| 2. | [ noun ] (fine art,writing) a section of text; particularly a section of medium length | |
| Related terms: | section place text locus_classicus purple_passage transition excerpt text | |
| 3. | [ noun ] a way through or along which someone or something may pass | |
| Related terms: | way aisle throat passageway cul conduit shaft right_of_way fish_ladder conduit adit | |
| 4. | [ noun ] (law,government) the passing of a law by a legislative body | |
| Synonyms: | enactment | |
| Related terms: | legislation law | |
| 5. | [ noun ] (nautical,transportation) a journey usually by ship | |
| Synonyms: | transit | |
| Examples: | "the outward passage took 10 days" |
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| Related terms: | journey lockage transit | |
| 6. | [ noun ] (music,fine art) a short section of a musical composition | |
| Synonyms: | musical_passage | |
| Related terms: | musical_composition phrase transition cadenza impromptu allegro largo recitative adagio cadence intro | |
| 7. | [ noun ] (biology) a bodily process of passing from one place or stage to another | |
| Synonyms: | passing | |
| Examples: | "the passage of air from the lungs" "the passing of flatus" |
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| Related terms: | reaction excrete | |
| 8. | [ noun ] (anatomy,zoology) a path or channel or duct through or along which something may pass | |
| Synonyms: | passageway | |
| Examples: | "the nasal passages" |
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| Related terms: | structure shunt sinusoid orifice duct fauces fistula esophagus epicardia root_canal meatus birth_canal | |
| 9. | [ noun ] the motion of one object relative to another | |
| Synonyms: | passing | |
| Examples: | "stellar passings can perturb the orbits of comets" |
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| Related terms: | movement pass | |
| 10. | [ noun ] (transportation) the act of passing something to another person | |
| Synonyms: | handing_over | |
| Related terms: | delivery relay pass | |
| Similar spelling: |
passageway package Pasek Paschke packsack Pazos Pages |
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