whir
Wordto make a low, steady sound like a small machine or insect
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to make a low, steady sound like a small machine or insect
a wire or cord used to strangle someone
past tense and past participle of slew
a fine white powder used to thicken sauces and other foods
to tear or cut deeply
the thinner of the two bones in the forearm, on the side of the little finger
the present participle of stomach
a unit of length equal to one millionth of a meter
a unit of length equal to one millionth of a meter
evil or very unfair behavior
a soft mineral used to make talcum powder and other products
to cut the edge of fabric with pinking shears
a bruise caused by a blow or fall
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
a short saying that expresses a general truth or piece of advice
a device that injects fuel, medicine, or another liquid
a short dagger with a thin, pointed blade
the study of forces on structures that are not moving
to show that you think something is silly or not worth taking seriously
walking through water or another wet, muddy, or thick substance with effort
located under the skin
to show your bare buttocks to someone as a joke or insult
the feeling that you are not good enough or not able to do something well
a collection of small items or equipment used for a particular activity
polite and respectful behavior or speech
the vein in the neck that carries blood from the head back to the heart
the repeated sound of a drum
a small entrance hall or lobby just inside a building's outer door
the process of turning silver in color
the outer layer of skin on a person or animal
the use of force or pressure to get something
the feathers fixed to the back of an arrow or dart to help it fly straight
the thin part inside the ear that vibrates when sound reaches it
the thin skin at the base of a fingernail or toenail
to make a sharp, hard metallic sound
the front edge of a step or stair
to make a soft, dry sound like leaves or paper moving
to hide something in your hand, especially secretly
a small lump or ball of something
to attract and hold someone's attention or interest strongly
to take or use more than your fair share of something
showing that something is present or true, often in a way that is not obvious
the state of not being regular or even
to make something more noticeable or important
to cause a lot of damage or harm
the act of fastening something with pegs or stakes
the way a room or building affects how sound is heard
turned or operated by a crank
to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way
willing to obey other people and accept their control
more able or skilled than someone or something else
a narrow strip of leather, cloth, or other material used for fastening or tying things
a small piece of soft material used for cleaning a wound or taking a sample
a substance that makes the body or brain more active
a woman who is believed to have magical powers
showing disrespect or contempt
make something stronger, more intense, or more noticeable
a tool with a rubber cup on a handle, used to clear blocked drains or toilets
the long bone in the upper part of the leg
the size of a wave, sound, or signal measured from the middle to the top
while facing something difficult or dangerous bravely
important and strongly influencing later work or events
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
a small glass container for holding a liquid, especially medicine
a shot in basketball that is worth three points
a milky liquid from some plants, used to make rubber
the study of the forms and structure of living things
to stop yourself from showing or feeling something
the process of removing bones from meat or fish
damaged by a sharp object that has made a hole in it
an image of water or something else that you seem to see in hot air or in the distance, but that is not really there
a medical tool used to inject or remove liquid
a strong, smooth material made from animal skin and used for writing or books in the past
kissing and touching someone in a sexual way
a drug that affects the mind or body, especially one that is illegal or used for pain relief
married
to make a deep sound because of pain, sadness, or tiredness
the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers
a large bird that cannot fly, with a long neck and long legs
making quick, sharp movements
a loud, harsh, high-pitched sound
a person's usual way of reacting and behaving
a long scarf or neck decoration made of feathers or fur
British slang for a pound sterling
a rude, offensive way of telling someone to go away
used in speech to mean “anyway” or “in any case,” often when changing the subject or continuing a point
moving with quick, light jumps
used to show relief, surprise, or tiredness
a smooth, shiny fabric with a soft surface
the act of removing a covering, layer, or clothes
important or experienced people, especially those with power or authority
to think you are hearing sounds that are not really there
to run away quickly
a place where dead bodies are kept until they are identified or examined
to clean something thoroughly, especially by removing dirt or harmful substances
to kill or try to kill by squeezing someone's throat or neck
a very strong, unpleasant smell
a small hole made by something sharp, especially in a tire
a command telling someone to stand in a relaxed military position
a drug used to make someone easier to sexually assault