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 person who has a strong, uncontrollable urge to steal things
to mix or blend together
to dig up something buried, especially a body
to sing or speak with a high, quivering sound
to make a loud, harsh sound, or to make something do that
to break down food or a substance in the body so it can be used
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
either of the two main arteries that carry blood to the head and neck
a rapid, quavering sound, especially in singing or music
the front edge of a step or stair
to make a soft, dry sound like leaves or paper moving
the soft, legless larva of a fly
too interested in other people's private matters
a compound made only of hydrogen and carbon, found in fuels like oil and natural gas
to make a series of short, sharp rattling sounds
bad or careless professional treatment, especially by a doctor
a small piece of soft material used for cleaning a wound or taking a sample
the part of the body between the neck and the abdomen, especially in humans and other mammals
to escape from someone or something, especially by being clever or quick
a chemical compound that contains two oxygen atoms joined together
the presence of a large number of harmful insects or animals in a place
to make a long, high-pitched cry or noise
a substance used in chemical tests or reactions
a skin condition that causes spots, especially on the face
to make a harsh, high-pitched sound as it moves or is pressed
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
to ask questions about someone’s private life in a way that is annoying or rude
sexually unconventional or involving unusual sexual practices
kissing and touching someone in a sexual way
dark, hard to see clearly, or partly hidden in shadow
the act of leaving something out, especially by mistake
to make a deep sound because of pain, sadness, or tiredness
to make a short, high sound, especially like a small bird or insect
the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers
having spikes or sharp points
not active or growing for a period of time
a long scarf or neck decoration made of feathers or fur
strange in a way that makes you feel nervous or frightened
a respectful way to refer to a doctor
moving or walking with quick, light steps
the young form of an insect that hatches from an egg and changes into an adult
the equipment and setup used to make products in a factory
a short, high sound, especially from a bird or baby
to attack someone suddenly and aggressively, with words or physically
to rest or stop working for a short time
to attack someone or something, or start arguing with them
past tense and past participle of shoot
to officially choose someone for a job or role
used to say that you agree to something, often reluctantly
to gather or bring together
communication or social dealings between people or groups
to cut something off or separate it by force
successful in both of two attempts
the act of combining money, resources, or efforts for a shared purpose
to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking
a humorous or informal way of saying death
to hit something with a quick, hard blow
to want to leave a job, relationship, or situation
an obscene gesture made by raising the middle finger
to be very important or deeply meaningful to someone
a claim that someone has done something wrong or illegal, without proof
to laugh quietly
the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools
the local office that handles police work in a town or city
not clear, sharp, or easy to see or hear
the pattern of lines on the tip of a finger, used to identify a person
a person who saw an event happen, especially a crime or accident
a rude way of asking why someone is bothering or interrupting you
to be sexually unfaithful to your partner
to keep partying or having fun
to find something by chance
a very serious crime, usually one that can be punished by prison
made dark so that light cannot pass through
used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned
ready, arranged, or working properly
to change a planned event or action to a later time
relating to breathing or the organs used for breathing
a quick, informal check or inspection
as; in the same way that
done in a quiet, secret way
a tube or passage that carries air, liquid, or another substance
to copy the way someone speaks or acts
to find an answer to something or understand it after thinking about it
to begin to cry
to some extent; fairly
a chemical compound that contains two oxygen atoms
to let out a long, deep breath that shows sadness, relief, tiredness, or frustration
a book, app, or calendar used to plan your time and tasks
the act of blaming or criticizing someone
a chemical element, symbol Na, that is a soft, highly reactive metal
a wide, attractive view of the land or scenery
a casual way to say goodbye
the act of entering a phone number to call someone
an offensive or rude word
a heavy, repeated beating or striking sound
an entrance or route into a place
to trip or lose your balance for a moment
an exclamation used to show surprise or mild shock
present participle of lay: to put something down in a flat position