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Word: diastrous (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 2000-2009
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...takes an experienced coxswain to execute the turn perfectly. More inexperienced crews may start the turn too soon, with the possible diastrous result of colliding with a boat that had planned the turn more judiciously. Oar clashes are common and provide blood-thirsty spectators, who line the bridge in droves, with plenty to “ooh” and “ahh” about...

Author: By Lowell K. Chow and Jonathan Lehman, CRIMSON STAFF WRITERSS | Title: Just Around the Riverbend | 10/22/2004 | See Source »

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