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
to crush something into a fine powder or tiny pieces
clothes, especially old or casual clothes
not likely to lead to success or good results
to delay doing something; to stay somewhere longer than planned
the act of making something narrower, or the state of becoming narrower
a medicine or substance that makes your body produce more urine
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
a secret meeting between lovers
relating to atmospheric pressure or a barometer
an instrument that measures height above sea level, especially in an aircraft
showing dry, slightly mocking humor
weak, slight, or not very strong
the process of turning silver in color
tall, strong, and healthy-looking
a very small blood vessel that carries blood between arteries and veins
a friendly feeling of trust and warmth among people in a group
the front edge of a step or stair
to go from place to place asking people for opinions, votes, or support
a substance in plants that makes cell walls strong
extremely hot
the main body functions that doctors check, such as pulse and breathing
to burn or darken the surface of something with heat or fire
more able or skilled than someone or something else
a sharp point or projection, especially on a tool or piece of metal
to cry out in a long, high, sad sound
the science and practice of designing and building aircraft and spacecraft
used to admit that something is true, often before adding a contrast
a pile of hay
the escape of liquid, gas, or energy through a hole or crack
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
a sudden short attack or movement into another place, especially across a border
making a long, sharp s sound
the part at the end of a pipe, hose, or machine that lets liquid or gas come out in a controlled way
to shout loudly because you are excited or happy
the practice of selling unpaid bills to get money before they are paid
the act of getting back something that was lost or stored
to make a deep sound because of pain, sadness, or tiredness
the act of lending something to someone
the act of gently rubbing or stroking something
the ropes, wires, and chains that support a ship's masts and sails
relating to motion or movement
to make something explode
to move very slowly and carefully in a particular direction
moving with quick, light jumps
a group of businesses that work together to control prices and limit competition
arranged like rays coming out from a center
locked with a key
to compete with someone for something
to make an exact copy of something or repeat an experiment or result
a sloping tube or slide that things move down
the thick fluid that contains sperm and is released from the penis during ejaculation
to explain something in more detail
to talk in a casual, lively way
the equipment and setup used to make products in a factory
used to say something that is bold, rude, or about a taboo topic
an advantage that helps you get ahead or succeed
to drive animals into an enclosed area
the process of grinding grain into flour or other small particles
the act of moving something forward, especially by using power
very much; used to emphasize a strong feeling or state
a male donkey
to do something with full effort or confidence
an approximate number or amount
stealing things, especially in a casual or sneaky way
relating to the brain or to thinking and intelligence
a control that changes the speed or power of an engine
in a strange or unusual way
the main part of the human body, not including the head, arms, or legs
a machine or program that imitates a real machine, situation, or process for practice or testing
a way of earning the money you need to live
the process of starting a computer
an official court order that allows police to search a place
to use someone or something as a way to avoid blame or responsibility
the act of going up or rising
a polite or informal way of saying that someone accidentally urinated or defecated in their clothes
Used to describe a relationship, situation, or argument that is very passionate and intense
the act of combining money, resources, or efforts for a shared purpose
to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking
looking neat, smart, or well dressed
to become very tired and unable to continue
wooden boards or panels used to cover a wall
to become red in the face, especially because you feel embarrassed
used to introduce the next thing that will happen or be shown
to get to the main point quickly
to add fuel to a fire so it burns more strongly
Used to show strong agreement or approval
to laugh quietly
to make a machine, system, or device stop working properly or at all
a small amount of something that is left after the rest has been removed or used
the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools
to slide out of control on a surface, especially because it is wet or icy
for a very long time
to end a romantic relationship with someone
an official file with details of a person's health, treatment, and medical history
the pressure of the air around us
the pointed front part of a rocket, missile, or aircraft
not clear, sharp, or easy to see or hear
the start of something, especially something bad or unpleasant
an important stage or event in a process or development