whir
to 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 give someone official authority to act for you
making something smooth and glossy
a person or thing that grips something tightly
to bite or chew something noisily and with force
something that attracts attention, especially at the start of a speech, article, or presentation
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
a person who is clever but not honest
a ring or shaped piece of rubber or other material used to seal a joint
the short, low sound a hen makes
to make a long, loud cry, especially like a hound
a pipe or tunnel that lets water pass under a road or railway
the low soft sound a cat makes when it is content
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
annoying in a small but persistent way
to make a short, sharp cry, especially in pain or surprise
a stiff frill worn around the neck, especially in old-fashioned clothing
more able or skilled than someone or something else
running away suddenly and quickly
a machine used for pulling or lifting heavy things with a cable or chain
used to get someone's attention, or to show mild embarrassment or disapproval
very small
to make a short, high-pitched sound
to cover food with a thin, shiny layer