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Argo

Noun

Sense 1: Popular Usage

Argo, often referred to as the movie Argo, is a 2012 American historical drama film directed by Ben Affleck. It tells the story of a CIA operative who uses a fake sci-fi film project to rescue American diplomats from Tehran, Iran, during the Iran hostage crisis.

Sense 2: Local Usage

In certain local cultures, particularly in the Greek mythology, Argo refers to the ship Argo, which was used by Jason and the Argonauts on their quest to retrieve the Golden Fleece.

Verb

Sense 1: Popular Usage

As a verb, Argo is not commonly used, but it can refer to the act of navigating or traveling in a small boat or vessel.

Sense 2: Local Usage

In local fishing communities, Argo can be used as a slang term for going out to sea for fishing purposes.

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