whir
to make a low, steady sound like a small machine or insect
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NCIS S19E11: English vocabulary
Season 19, Episode 11CrimeDramaAction & Adventure
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triangulate
to find the position of something by using measurements from known points
trekker
a person who makes a long, difficult journey, especially on foot
poser
a person who tries to seem more important, stylish, or interesting than they really are
porthole
a small round window in the side of a ship or aircraft
bayed
to make a long, loud cry, especially like a hound
statics
the study of forces on structures that are not moving
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
rearer
a person who breeds and cares for animals
queasy
feeling slightly sick and as if you might vomit
peachy
having the soft pinkish color of a peach
windowless
having no windows
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trawler
a fishing boat that uses a large net dragged through the water
clatter
to make a series of short, sharp rattling sounds
thud
to make a dull, heavy sound
abler
more able or skilled than someone or something else
handcuff
to put handcuffs on someone
harpoon
a long spear with a barbed point, used for catching large sea animals
combing
the act of combing hair
interrogate
to question someone closely for a long time, especially in an official or forceful way
evener
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
voyager
a person who travels a long way, especially by sea or in space
prognosis
a doctor's judgment about how a disease or injury is likely to develop
necking
kissing and touching someone in a sexual way