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Hoffman

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: A surname of German origin

Sample Sentence: The famous actor Philip Seymour Hoffman won an Academy Award for his performance in "Capote".

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 2: A type of bicycle frame design

Sample Sentence: The new mountain bike model features a Hoffman frame, known for its durability and strength.

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 3: A person who has extensive knowledge or expertise in a particular field

Sample Sentence: Dr. Hoffman, a renowned chemist, was invited to deliver a lecture on organic compounds.

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Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1: Denoting something that is characteristic of or related to the German surname Hoffman

Sample Sentence: The Hoffman family reunion was filled with traditional German dishes and old family stories.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 1: To perform a magic trick or illusion

Sample Sentence: The magician expertly Hoffmanned a playing card from one hand to the other, leaving the audience amazed.

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