kemp

About 1.45 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun A coarse or bristly hair, whisker; knotty hairs that will not felt.
2. noun Rough hair, wool, or fur.
3. adjective Shaggy; rough.
4. verb To strive or contend in any way; strive for victory.
5. noun A contest in work, etc.
6. noun A champion; a knight.

Similar words

battle compete contend vie strive struggle fight skirmish grapple clash

Often followed by

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Word family

kemps