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 clear land or knock down buildings with a bulldozer
a large flat sea fish that is valued as food
something that attracts attention, especially at the start of a speech, article, or presentation
a kiss, especially a quick or affectionate one
the short, low sound a hen makes
to make a long, loud cry, especially like a hound
weak and shaky, and likely to break or fall apart
to sleep lightly for a short time, especially when you are not fully asleep
to bite or chew something repeatedly, especially for a long time
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
caught on something and torn or damaged
a very short time
a device that makes your voice louder and carries it farther
the front edge of a step or stair
to talk quickly and continuously in a confused or silly way
a person who searches for valuable minerals, especially gold
a flat piece that turns in the wind, especially on a weather vane
the bone at the front of the knee
to make a short, sharp cry, especially in pain or surprise
protective glasses that cover and protect the eyes
to make a dull, heavy sound
more able or skilled than someone or something else
to struggle to deal with something difficult
making a dull, heavy sound
a flat sea fish with a wide, flat body
a ghost or spirit, especially in stories or jokes
to cry out in a long, high, sad sound
to make a long, high-pitched cry or noise
giving out or handing out something, often quickly or generously
while facing something difficult or dangerous bravely
to worry or feel anxious, especially about something small or uncertain
a small problem or difficulty that stops something from going smoothly
the process of removing bones from meat or fish
to make a short, high-pitched sound
a barrier built quickly to block a road, door, or area
a small beetle that gives off light from its body
predictable and not funny, especially because it is too obvious
covered with frost or looking cold and icy
to hit something with a dull, heavy sound
used to show happiness, excitement, or approval
preserved in vinegar or salty water
a loud, harsh, high-pitched sound
a small lump of gold or another precious metal found in the ground
used to show relief, surprise, or tiredness
the act of following someone closely in order to watch them or spy on them
making a deep, loud sound
a pig, especially one raised for meat
a fence made of upright wooden stakes
to move closer to a target or goal and focus on it
a cucumber preserved in vinegar or brine
a short, sharp ringing sound
used as a friendly greeting, especially in American English
a deep, low, continuous sound
completely wet
used to say that something is impossible or will never happen
to make something as effective, useful, or large as possible
the act of making a calculation or estimate
a small thin branch from a tree or bush
the sound a cow makes
used to say that you have received and understood a message
the act of giving weapons to people or preparing them for fighting
to breathe in through your nose noisily, especially to smell something
to make beer, tea, or coffee by soaking or boiling ingredients in water
to laugh quietly
making a loud, deep, rumbling sound
to notice or see someone or something unexpectedly
to move or act quickly, especially because you are in a hurry
to stop fighting, arguing, or refusing to give in
actively dealing with something or working on it
a narrow flat part that sticks out from a wall, cliff, or other surface
a cheerful way to tell someone to start speaking or performing
to spread from one person to another, or through a group
to tip forward and turn over, especially after landing badly
a short, low sound made by a person or an animal
to take a quick breath in because you are surprised, shocked, or in pain
a person who watches for danger or for something important to appear
a small battery-powered light you can carry in your hand
having many bends or turns
a set of straps used to hold and control an animal, or to attach it to a cart or other vehicle
broken pieces of stone, brick, or concrete, especially after a building has been destroyed
to visit someone or somewhere briefly and casually
as; in the same way that
moving forward quickly and forcefully
the act of making something lower or of becoming lower
to talk quickly and continuously, often about unimportant things
a person, especially a child or teenager, who has run away from home or another place where they were staying
your family and relatives
to arrange or set up something, especially equipment, for a particular purpose
toward the bottom of a hill or slope
to find an answer to something or understand it after thinking about it
to make someone or something go away by frightening them
move quickly from side to side
to hit someone or something with a quick, sharp blow
soft material used to make something more comfortable, protect it, or give it shape
a helicopter
a storm with thunder, lightning, and usually heavy rain
to let out a long, deep breath that shows sadness, relief, tiredness, or frustration
moving or happening quickly
a casual way to say goodbye