pinking
Wordto cut the edge of fabric with pinking shears
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to cut the edge of fabric with pinking shears
the act of hunting or trapping rats
a stick used for hitting a drum
to make something wider or more open, or become wider or more open
to feel very hungry
a chewy sweet made from sugar or molasses
the act of giving birth
to hang or place something loosely over something else
a small baked bread roll, often served with tea
a person who saves money or resources
to express something in a particular way
quiet, soft, or less strong than usual
used to say something is surprising or worth noticing
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
to experience something again, especially in your memory or imagination
a child or other person you play with
locked with a key
a person or system that closely watches people and limits their privacy
a large bird with long legs, a long bill, and broad wings, often seen near water
to make something more difficult or harder to understand
the act of directing energy, money, or attention into something
stealing things, especially in a casual or sneaky way
to show affection to someone in a warm, physical way
a person who makes or sells candles
used to say that something is not surprising
to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking
informal trouble or bad luck in a romantic relationship with a woman
a tool used for gripping and turning nuts, bolts, or pipes
no longer as strong, active, or effective as before
an informal way of asking what is happening or what the situation is
to create or produce something using a particular material or method
a picture or animation that appears on a computer screen when it is idle
a person who is lazy and avoids work
to put on clothes quickly and easily
covered with fur or looking like fur
willingly; with pleasure
a type of American whiskey made from corn
to recover from an illness, shock, or painful experience
to pass by someone or something without being noticed or stopped
as; in the same way that
to visit a place often
the act of destroying something or causing serious damage
past tense and past participle of bed
used to talk about an earlier time in the past
using irony
used to encourage someone to do something or try something
to some extent; fairly
a casual way to say goodbye
recorded video material of an event or place
a small piece of bread, cake, or other baked food
used to show frustration, disappointment, or annoyance
used to express relief that something bad did not happen
used to warn someone to be careful or stop what they are doing
to begin living in a new home
a system of physical exercises and breathing used to improve health and relaxation
in a bed, especially while sleeping or resting
a large flat-bottomed boat used for carrying goods on rivers or canals
a card or message sent to someone on Valentine's Day
an informal way to greet someone or start a casual conversation
for food or drink that you buy and take away to eat or drink somewhere else
the process of a baby being born
something that is not important or impressive
more correct or more suitable
the customs and accepted ways of behaving in a society or group
a serious infectious disease that spread widely in the past
at the same point in time as something else
to finally be in a situation, often unexpectedly
to leave a place, especially to escape or get somewhere else
to a very great degree; very much
to remove clothes, shoes, or other things you are wearing
to become an adult
to lift something off a surface or the ground with your hand or hands
to continue doing something or to continue in a state
to enter a vehicle or enclosed space
to spend time considering something
the preserved remains or shape of a plant or animal from long ago, usually found in rock
to leave a place
more free; less restricted or controlled
a warm knitted piece of clothing for the upper body, usually with long sleeves
a person or thing that is very unusual or extreme
moved or flowed steadily and smoothly
used to express surprise, excitement, or alarm
a soft, flavored substance you chew for a while and then throw away
filled or inhabited by people
located or built in a particular place
the process of becoming warmer
to burst apart with a loud noise
something that is bad, annoying, or of very poor quality
because of something; as a result of something
making you feel embarrassed, uncomfortable, or embarrassed for someone else
the number 90
the remains of something badly damaged or destroyed
a sparkling white wine often drunk for celebrations
the process of making something cooler or less hot
the act of causing severe pain or suffering to someone
doing the action of smelling something with your nose
showing that you know something in a way that can seem a little smug or secretive
a line or area that marks the edge of something
feeling very sad and without hope
a shout or cry of encouragement, praise, or joy