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20 answers for: An object that tapers to a thin edge. Pushing this...
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WEDGEAn object that tapers to a thin edge. Pushing this tool in one direction creates a force in a sideways direction. It is usually made of metal or wood and is used for splitting, lifting, or tightening,
CANDLESTICKTaper to a thin strip, providing light support (11)
SPIREA spiral or coil / anything that tapers to a point capping a tower or a steeple
PLANE"Use this tool in the evening," said Frank (5)
SPIRESTall towers that tapers to a point (6)
BUZZERStarts bringing up snoring in hospital - by pushing this, someone will have to provide answers (6)
CONEThe base is a circle with sides that taper to a point (4)
ELMTree with serrated leaves that taper to a point
PAUSEBy pushing this button on a remote control, a person can stop a football game (but not really)
HAIRLINEVery thin edge? (8)
ONERUNDiamond's thin edge
OBELISKA stone pillar with sides that taper towards a pyramidal top, often used as a monument in ancient Egypt
HEIRLOOMAn object that is passed down through a family from one generation to another (8)
JEALOUSYIn 3.4, Othello confronts Desdemona about Cassio. Othello asks her about an object that he gave her. She denies having lost it. Desdemona says to Emilia, Iago's wife: "Heaven keep that monster from Ot
PRESSUREForce applied to the surface of an object that is measured in pascals (8)
ENDSTapers to a stop
FANGProvides support to force, in a manner of speaking, in Cameroon (4)
LEVERTurn to party to exert force, in a way
RHETORICHer body sent to old police force - in a manner of speaking, it's persuasive (8)
SHUTTERCamera part that is moved to capture image of an object that is closer (7)