fraying
Wordthe process of becoming worn and starting to come apart at the edge
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the process of becoming worn and starting to come apart at the edge
to rise and become visible over the horizon
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
having the soft pinkish color of a peach
a feeling that something, especially something bad, is going to happen
the act of moving a boat by pushing a pole against the bottom of the water
a boat race, or a series of boat races
a secret or illicit love affair
a small square of rich chocolate cake
covered with a protective outer layer
fastened with a hinge or hinges so it can swing open and shut
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
an informal word for a man
a soft sweet made from sugar, butter, and milk or cream
the surgical removal of part of the body, especially a limb
a fight or struggle, especially one involving many people
the act of moving along without using power
containing salt or tasting like salt
a fielding position in cricket on the leg side, far from the batter
strong dislike or hatred between people or groups
used to tell someone to stop talking or stop making excuses
the act of sealing a hole or gap
smiling broadly and showing happiness or excitement
covered with slime or feeling wet and slippery
A strong sexual desire for someone
to force liquid out in a thin stream
a rude, exaggerated way of saying you are very annoyed or frustrated
the process of grinding grain into flour or other small particles
a game in which a player or side must reach five points before the other side does
to do your best and put a lot of energy into something
kind, polite, and pleasant to people
used as a friendly greeting, especially in American English
the act of directing energy, money, or attention into something
thinking carefully about your own thoughts, feelings, or actions
imagined rather than real
a shout warning that an opponent is coming up behind you
very unpleasant-smelling
to cut grass or crops with a machine or a scythe
an informal exclamation used to show surprise or shock
a fish that lives in rivers, lakes, or the sea and has whisker-like feelers near its mouth
the idea that your actions affect what happens to you later
the act of fastening something with a screw
a facial expression that shows no emotion or reaction
used to say that something is not believable
to practice fighting or boxing without trying to win
to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking
far away; at a great distance
an informal way of saying that something is impossible or will definitely not happen
a group of wild boars
a metal part that joins two things and lets one swing open or shut
used to say that something does not belong in a place or situation
to decide not to do something you had agreed or planned to do
to kiss and touch someone in a sexual or romantic way
an evening when a couple goes out together on a date
to make time for someone or something in a busy schedule
to joke or behave playfully
to make a serious mistake or do something badly
a shaped part in a machine that makes another part move in a controlled way
a mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle
a long weapon with a pointed metal tip, used in the past by soldiers
a person who is lazy and avoids work
to be in a romantic relationship with each other
to give someone or something the name of another person or thing, usually to honor them
to become blocked or crowded so that movement is difficult
to stick to a surface
used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned
to give something to another person or group, especially so they can continue using or dealing with it
a piece of material with one thick end and one thin end, used to hold things in place or force them apart
a quick, informal check or inspection
an insulting word for a stupid person
to recover from an illness, shock, or painful experience
to end a romantic relationship
a small portable cooker with a flat heated top
the act of making something lower or of becoming lower
a casual way of saying you didn’t hear or understand something, or that you’re surprised by it
having a collar
not sure that something is true, likely, or good
a small piece of cloth or paper used at a meal to wipe your mouth or fingers
the activity of discussing a topic in a formal way, especially to argue different sides
the top part of a hill or wave
a helicopter
to talk or write about your feelings or problems in order to feel better
a man from England
to give something to another person
a small insect-like animal that bites animals and people and sucks blood
making plans or drawings for something, especially a building, product, or website
a casual way to say goodbye
a rolled bundle of tobacco for smoking
to stop touching, changing, or interfering with something
to start burning
a thick, oily substance used to make moving parts work smoothly
in a brave way; without fear
to make two devices or systems work together by sharing data
used to say that you are doing something as a precaution
to make something simpler and easier to understand or do
to behave in a playful romantic way toward someone
a casual way to greet someone and ask how they are
a very short period of time
a casual way of saying that everything is fine or acceptable
cream that has been beaten until it is light and fluffy