shipshape
neat, tidy, and in good order
Episode vocabulary
Columbo S5E6: English vocabulary
Season 5, Episode 6CrimeDramaMystery
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whir
to make a low, steady sound like a small machine or insect
billow
a large wave or a swelling mass of water, smoke, or fabric
jibe
agree or match
stomaching
the present participle of stomach
gurgle
to make a bubbling sound while moving through liquid
ketch
a sailing boat with two masts, with the main mast taller than the rear mast
stupor
a state of near-unconsciousness or very deep mental dullness
unscrew
to loosen or remove something by turning it the opposite way
rearer
a person who breeds and cares for animals
gatehouse
a building at the entrance to a castle, estate, or other enclosed area
jib
a triangular sail at the front of a sailing boat
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vane
a flat piece that turns in the wind, especially on a weather vane
waterproofing
the process of making something waterproof
gleam
a small, soft light or shine
clang
to make a loud, sharp metallic sound
schooner
a sailing boat with two or more masts
impersonate
pretend to be someone else, often to trick people or for entertainment
sponging
clean something with a sponge
copped
to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way
tempering
the process of heating and cooling metal to make it harder and less brittle
shriek
a loud, sharp cry
pining
full of longing or sadness for someone or something
brooch
a piece of jewelry that you pin to clothing