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To move smoothly along a surface
A hidden panel slid open.
glideskid
Light in color or having little color
The morning light was pale across the horizon.
light-coloredwanfaint
Either of two equal or corresponding parts into which something is or can be divided
The two halves of the artifact.
bisectsplithemisphere
Equipment or apparatus used for a specific purpose, especially clothing and tools for outdoor activities
She pulls cold-weather gear from a locked cabinet.
equipmentoutfitparaphernaliakit
To be in or assume a horizontal position, especially on a surface
A mirror lay broken on the floor.
restrecline
barely perceptible or lacking strength
She heard a faint click.
feebleindistinctslight
alignment / əˈlaɪnmənt /nounThe arrangement of objects in a line or in a specific relative position
The alignment of the planets is rare.
line uppositioningorientation
To exert force on an object to move it towards oneself
She pulls gear from a cabinet.
extractretrievedraw out
To make or become calm, steady, or stable
She steadied her breath before speaking.
stabilizecalm down
The sound made by a clock or watch, consisting of short, sharp, regular clicks
The ticking of the clock filled the room.
ticktick awaysecond hand
carvings / ˈkɑːrvɪŋz /nounArtistic designs or patterns cut into a hard material like stone, wood, or metal
The ancient temple walls featured intricate carvings.
sculptureengravingreliefetching
A fine, powdery substance consisting of tiny particles of earth or waste matter lying on the ground or on surfaces
The relic was covered in a thick layer of dust.
grimedirtpowder