section (n)
segment (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 06
def one of several parts or pieces that fit with others to constitute a whole object
examples a section of a fishing rod
metal sections were used below ground
finished the final segment of the road
Outgoing links
Hypernym part, portion
Part holonym whole, unit
Derivationally related form segment → segment
Derivationally related form section → section
Hyponym bend, curve; dado; leaf; length; straightaway, straight; subsection, subdivision
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Part meronym whole, unit
Hypernym bend, curve; dado; leaf; length; straightaway, straight; subsection, subdivision
Hyponym part, portion
Derivationally related form section → section
Derivationally related form segment → segment

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