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 strong cord made from animal intestines, used especially for old-style instrument strings
closed with stitches
to make something less harsh, formal, or impersonal
to make a sound quieter or less clear
a loud, confused noise made by a crowd of people
to laugh in a loud, harsh, and unpleasant way
the crime of controlling a prostitute and taking money from their work
a small spot or patch of color, light, or dirt
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
a person who breeds and cares for animals
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
the act of asking people for money, help, or business
to make something frozen become liquid or less frozen
to make quiet, weak sounds because you are scared, hurt, or upset
the work of covering a wall or other surface with plaster
a wild sheep of western North America with large curved horns
the condition of not getting enough oxygen, which can cause unconsciousness or death
the act of choking someone by pressing on the throat or neck
too interested in other people's private matters
to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way
to make someone a slave, or force people to work without freedom
to shake slightly because you feel fear, horror, or disgust
to breathe air out of your lungs
to cry out in a long, high, sad sound
the presence of a large number of harmful insects or animals in a place
a person who cuts designs or words into metal, wood, or stone
the customers or clients of a business or professional service
a small piece cut off something
to follow someone closely and watch them in a threatening way
to make a harsh, high-pitched sound as it moves or is pressed
a stitch used to close a wound or surgical cut
while facing something difficult or dangerous bravely
a pile of hay
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
making a long, sharp s sound
the process of removing bones from meat or fish
to make a short, high-pitched sound
the state of being kept in prison
closed and no longer open for business
to make someone a priest or minister in a religious ceremony
to make a deep sound because of pain, sadness, or tiredness
to make a short, high sound, especially like a small bird or insect
a loud, harsh, high-pitched sound
used to show relief, surprise, or tiredness
locked with a key
to take someone away illegally by force or trickery
covered with breadcrumbs or a similar coating before cooking
the eleventh sign of the zodiac
to make an exact copy of something or repeat an experiment or result
the young form of an insect that hatches from an egg and changes into an adult
a process that makes cloth stiffer and stronger by coating it with a special substance
to move toward the same point or place
the bone in the neck that supports the tongue and helps with swallowing
a ball hit high in the air that is caught for an out
to finish something quickly and efficiently
the lowest adult female singing voice, or a singer with that voice
the ability to do a job or task well
a public performance of music or dance, often by a student or solo performer
a business that arranges paid companions for customers
past tense and past participle of shoot
the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion
a remark that shows you were right after someone else was wrong
stealing things, especially in a casual or sneaky way
military help from aircraft during a battle or attack
causing a sudden unpleasant feeling because it does not fit well with what is around it
to move or act quickly, but with difficulty or in a clumsy way
to shoot and kill someone with a gun
to step or walk in a careful, heavy, or deliberate way
to crush or bite something so it makes a loud, dry sound
to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking
used to say that something is new or surprising to you, or that you don't believe it
far away; at a great distance
used to say that you have received and understood a message
unfinished things that still need attention
to add fuel to a fire so it burns more strongly
a group of wild boars
to become ill with something, especially a cold or the flu
a small unfinished task or problem that still needs attention
a particular price level for a product or service
to drive away very quickly from a stop, often with the tires spinning
not clear, sharp, or easy to see or hear
officially linked with another town, city, or organization
the act of putting things into bags or packages
to bend your knees and lower your body close to the ground
the pattern of lines on the tip of a finger, used to identify a person
a rude way of asking why someone is bothering or interrupting you
to agree to something or let something happen, often reluctantly
to make someone leave what they are doing, usually suddenly or unexpectedly
a short, low sound made by a person or an animal
small pieces that break off from a hard surface
to take a quick breath in because you are surprised, shocked, or in pain
not staying the same or not matching in different situations
used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned
deserving praise, help, or respect
to find time or space for something in a busy schedule or limited place
a person who is running away or hiding, especially from the police or from danger
a pair of panels that cover a window, or a cover that opens and closes over a camera lens
to visit someone or somewhere briefly and casually
to find someone or something after searching for them