Definition Detective Quiz #12

Only a true Definition Detective can spot a word’s actual meaning in a sea of fake ones. But fair warning: These are really obscure words.

These corners could use a good sweep.
These corners could use a good sweep. / (Book) fairywong/DigitalVision Vectors/Getty Images; (Spider webs) BojanMirkovic/DigitalVision Vectors/Getty Images

In Definition Detective, we give you an obscure word with four possible definitions. Only one is correct—the other three we made up. This special edition is devoted to spooky season in all its bloodcurdling glory. Can you identify the real meanings from the fakes?

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