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cue
(k/j//u/ )

noun (n)

  • an actor's line that immediately precedes and serves as a reminder for some action or speech(noun.communication)
    source: wordnet30
  • evidence that helps to solve a problem(noun.communication)
    Synonym:
    clew, clue
    source: wordnet30
  • a stimulus that provides information about what to do(noun.cognition)
    Synonym:
    discriminative stimulus
    source: wordnet30
  • sports implement consisting of a tapering rod used to strike a cue ball in pool or billiards(noun.artifact)
    Synonym:
    cue stick, pool cue, pool stick
    source: wordnet30
  • The tail; the end of a thing; especially, a tail-like twist of hair worn at the back of the head; a queue.(noun)
    source: webster1913
  • A small portion of bread or beer; the quantity bought with a farthing or half farthing.(noun)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • assist (somebody acting or reciting) by suggesting the next words of something forgotten or imperfectly learned(verb.communication)
    Synonym:
    prompt, remind
    source: wordnet30
  • To form into a cue; to braid; to twist.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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