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bumper bumper /ˈbʌmpɝ/

A mechanical device consisting of bars at either end of a vehicle to absorb shock and prevent serious damage ( bumper )
a mechanical device consisting of bars at either end of a vehicle to absorb shock and prevent serious damage
The car's front bumper was damaged in the accident
The car's front bumper was damaged in the accident
A glass filled to the brim (especially as a toast) ( bumper )
a glass filled to the brim (especially as a toast)
We quaffed a bumper of ale
we quaffed a bumper of ale

A craftsman who makes ropes ( rope-maker , ropemaker , roper )
a craftsman who makes ropes
A cowboy who uses a lasso to rope cattle or horses ( roper )
a cowboy who uses a lasso to rope cattle or horses
As a skilled roper, John could quickly lasso even the most elusive cattle.
As a skilled roper, John could quickly lasso even the most elusive cattle.
A decoy who lures customers into a gambling establishment (especially one with a fixed game) ( roper )
a decoy who lures customers into a gambling establishment (especially one with a fixed game)

Bottom-dwellers having large eyes with metallic green luster ( greeneye )
bottom-dwellers having large eyes with metallic green luster
Greeneyes get their name from their striking metallic eyes that shimmer in the depths.
Greeneyes get their name from their striking metallic eyes that shimmer in the depths.

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