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Parts of vegetables

cob

noun

a corncob

eye

noun

one of the spots on a potato that new growth comes from

flesh

noun

the soft part of a fruit or vegetable that is under the skin

floret

noun

one of the small parts that make up vegetables such as broccoli or cauliflower

heart

noun

the inner, central part of something such as a vegetable

peel

noun

the skin of a fruit or vegetable

peelings

noun

pieces of skin that have been removed from a fruit or vegetable

pulp

noun

the inside of a fruit or vegetable

skin

noun

the outer layer of a fruit or vegetable

spear

noun

the long pointed part of a vegetable such as asparagus

top

noun

the leaves on some vegetables, for example onions

cyberloafing

using the Internet where you work, during working hours, for activities which are not work-related

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wane

getting smaller, weaker, or less important

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show a bit of ankle

… to reveal a small part of your intentions in order to attract support, without actually committing yourself to doing anything

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