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deaf
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deaf (def) lacking the sense of hearing or not having the full power of hearing.
deaf (df)
adj.
1. Partially or completely lacking in the sense of hearing.
2. Deaf Of or relating to the Deaf or their culture.
n.
1. Deaf people considered as a group.
2. Deaf The community of deaf people who use American Sign Language as a primary means of communication.
deaf,
adj without usable hearing.
deaf
lacking the sense of hearing or not having the full power of hearing; exhibiting deafness.
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