wiglets

noun

plural of wiglet
as in postiches

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  1. falls
  2. extensions
  3. switches
Noun
  • Key Takeaways Explosive power is crucial for daily tasks like standing and climbing stairs, as well as for preventing falls.
    — Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 26 July 2026
  • All 43 deaths indirectly caused by Hurricane Michael occurred in Florida and included those from traffic accidents or medical issues compounded by the storm, as well as falls during the cleanup after the hurricane.
    — Laura Payne, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 July 2026
Definition of falls
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  • Both back squats and leg extensions build quad strength and muscle mass.
    — Jenessa Connor, HEALTH, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Boras clients are well known for rarely, if ever, signing extensions, instead waiting for the open market to identify the highest bidder.
    — Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of extensions
Noun
  • Smart switches replace the wall switch itself, which keeps every bulb in the fixture on the same schedule.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 31, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026
  • In addition to making firearms, 3D printers can also be used to make switches to turn semi-automatic weapons into machine guns.
    — Michael Loria, USA Today, 28 July 2026
Definition of switches
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