coasters

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The coasters were at it with all their might, and she watched them, till her longing to join the fun grew irresistible.

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  1. noun One that coasts, as:
  2. noun One who acts in an aimless manner.
  3. noun A sled or toboggan.

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  • People heavily into this go to scary movies or ride roller-coasters, and get a genuine, evolution-ordained kick out of it. —  F ;SF; - vol 086 issue 06 - June 1994
  • Who wants to look at a flat body of water all the time I'm glad my return has your blessing," said Qwilleran cheerfully as he served the refreshments with a flourish of cocktail napkins, coasters, and nut bowls You're in a good mood tonight," the editor said I talked to Polly in England. —  Braun_lilian_Jackson_09_The_Cat_Who_went_Underground
  • The training grounds in this area are like tiny paved roller-coasters, where you're more likely to see stray livestock than a car. —  PezCyclingNews.com
  • Taking their name from a multi-generational clan of inbred inbred east-coasters, the Golers —  Metal Underground .com
  • You've already got a coffee table full of iPhone coasters, and you're seeking a few Apple-inspired accessories to match? —  Gearlog
 

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