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Definition

To finish a job.

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In Context

  • "1770, Joseph Banks, The Endeavour Journal of Sir Joseph Banks, entry for 1770 February 5 http://gutenberg.net.au/plusfifty.html#banks Myself and the Dr went ashore today to wind up our bottoms"
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