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 small pet dog that is often kept on a person's lap
the unit used to measure electrical resistance
skillful hand movements used to trick people, especially in magic
to show that you think something is silly or not worth taking seriously
the process of turning silver in color
a person or thing that solves a problem or puzzle
to search a place or container quickly and in a messy way
to hide something in your hand, especially secretly
a container or holder for something
broken into small parts or pieces
short for a temporary worker
a long and often harsh investigation or questioning
secret or illegal cooperation, especially to cheat or gain an unfair advantage
the part of a record player that the record sits on and spins on
to move lightly and quickly, or to flap gently
to question someone closely for a long time, especially in an official or forceful way
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
a pattern of crossed lines that forms squares or checks
the work or skill of making things from wood
a person who attacks someone physically
covered with a messy layer of something that has been spread around
the sound made by bells or similar metal tubes
to make a deep sound because of pain, sadness, or tiredness
the act of lending something to someone
to make a short, high sound, especially like a small bird or insect
the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers
to make people or a place more civilized and polite
having a narrow cut or opening
a group of businesses that work together to control prices and limit competition
used to show relief, surprise, or tiredness
the act of removing a covering, layer, or clothes
locked with a key
an expression of praise or good wishes for someone's success or good luck
a person who is seen as depending on charity or public help
to avoid being noticed or attracting attention
the practice of learning a job by following and watching an experienced worker
moving or walking with quick, light steps
I, me, or myself; used humorously or informally, especially by a male speaker
used to add emphasis, especially in informal speech
a player whose job is to kick the ball in football
a film shot that shows two people together
to try hard to get something, especially a job or promotion
a fence made of upright wooden stakes
a person who is paid to kill someone
a game in which a player or side must reach five points before the other side does
past tense and past participle of shoot
the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion
a short, sharp ringing sound
the news or gossip that people are saying about something
used to say that you agree to something, often reluctantly
to end up in a situation by accident or because of circumstances
the crime of getting into a building illegally in order to steal or commit another crime
a messy mark or streak made by a sticky or greasy substance
to record that you have started work or a shift
proof that someone was somewhere else when a crime happened
a large pink bird with long legs and a long neck
to shoot and kill someone with a gun
something that happens by chance, with no skill or planning involved
to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking
looking neat, smart, or well dressed
to hit something with a quick, hard blow
to rush toward someone or something in an aggressive way
used to show surprise that something unlikely has happened
to laugh quietly
a group of wild boars
the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools
a person or thing that carries something
for a very long time
to stop fighting, arguing, or refusing to give in
to leave with something that does not belong to you, usually by stealing it
to enter a room or place and unexpectedly see someone doing something private
to stop trying and give up
work that involves carefully finding out facts or solving a mystery
a basketball player who brings the ball up the court and starts the team's offense
an organized group that controls the illegal drug trade
not clear, sharp, or easy to see or hear
the act of putting things into bags or packages
to keep giving someone orders in an annoying or unfair way
a truck used to tow broken-down or illegally parked vehicles
a nightclub where people perform striptease or erotic dancing
the final words someone says before they die
a rude way of asking why someone is bothering or interrupting you
to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way
to submit something, such as a request or application
to take a quick breath in because you are surprised, shocked, or in pain
to keep someone in official custody, usually for questioning
the way something is presented so that people understand it in a particular way
a person who watches for danger or for something important to appear
used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned
deserving praise, help, or respect
to invent something, especially a story, excuse, or plan
to give something to another person or group, especially so they can continue using or dealing with it
having many small holes or dents on the surface
the act of becoming red in the face or skin
to produce a good result or success after effort or time
a person who gives information, especially secretly
to support a claim with facts or proof
to walk with short steps, dragging your feet a little
as; in the same way that