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carol




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carol
     1. n. (historical) A round dance accompanied by singing.
     2. n. A ballad or song of joy.
     3. n.          (specifically) A (usually traditional) religious or secular song sung at Christmastime.
                   They sang a Christmas carol.
     4. v. (intransitive, historical) To participate in a carol (a round dance accompanied by singing).
     5. v. (intransitive) To sing in a joyful manner.
     6. v. (intransitive) To sing carols; especially to sing Christmas carols in a group.
     7. v. To praise or celebrate in song.
     8. v. To sing (a song) cheerfully.
     9. n. (architecture) alternative form of carrel small closet or enclosure built against a window on the inner side, to sit in for study.

Example Sentences

The maid had already cleaned the room when Carol walked in. 
Rick and Carol broke up two months ago, but he's still carrying a torch for her. 



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