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clegg

 

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Noun clegg has 1 sense
  1. horsefly, cleg, clegg, horse fly - large swift fly the female of which sucks blood of various animals
    --1 is a kind of gadfly
    --1 is a member of Tabanidae, family Tabanidae

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Clegg (noun)

Sense 1: A colloquial term used in British English to refer to a member of the Liberal Democrats party.

Example Sentence: I admire Nick Clegg for his political career in the UK.

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Clegg (noun)

Sense 2: A type of blood-sucking insect, specifically a horsefly or a midge.

Example Sentence: The clegg bites on my leg are extremely itchy and irritating.

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Clegg (verb)

Sense 1: To adhere closely and tenaciously; to stick firmly.

Example Sentence: The fabric cleggs to the skin, making it uncomfortable to wear.

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Clegg (proper noun)

Sense 1: A surname of English origin.

Example Sentence: Katie Clegg is a well-known actress in the entertainment industry.

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