kettledrum
Worda large drum with a deep sound, used especially in orchestras and bands
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a large drum with a deep sound, used especially in orchestras and bands
to make a low, steady sound like a small machine or insect
a person who keeps committing crimes after being punished for them
to hit or shake something repeatedly with strong force, especially by wind or waves
to trick or deceive someone
to help or encourage someone to do something wrong or illegal
to trick or deceive someone
a statement that is not true, especially one meant to deceive
to mix together or become mixed together
the act of blowing something up with dynamite
something that shows what is likely to happen or what is typical of a larger group
a mistake in printed text
a formal promise of loyalty and support to a ruler or lord
a cigarette containing marijuana
a piece of furniture with drawers, sometimes used to hold a chamber pot
a young woman in the 1920s who dressed and behaved in a modern, rebellious way
to cut the edge of fabric with pinking shears
a person who insists on doing things in a very exact way
a large, powerful off-road vehicle made by Hummer
to show that you think something is silly or not worth taking seriously
a person who brings a formal complaint or legal case against someone
the part of the skull that encloses the brain
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
a woman who is the head of a family or group
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
to speak with pauses or repeated sounds because of difficulty controlling your speech
showing abilities or intelligence at a younger age than usual
relating to Corinth, an ancient city in Greece
to make a soft, dry sound like leaves or paper moving
a large woodwind instrument with a double reed and a deep sound
the act or process of becoming less clear or transparent
relating to vehicles or their use
showing great skill and polish; excellent
a small burrowing rodent that lives in North and Central America
a person who has been convicted of a serious crime
to breathe air out of your lungs
a machine that gives out a drink, snack, or other item when you press a button or pay for it
the customers or clients of a business or professional service
a fast, powerful flow of water
the player who fields between second and third base
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
to cover or treat something so that heat, sound, or electricity cannot pass through easily
to breathe air, smoke, or gas into your lungs
the system of names and terms used in a particular subject
to officially cancel a law, decision, license, or agreement
a woodwind instrument with a thin double reed
again, in a new or different way
a large tent used for a party, wedding, or other event
done in a way that is not lawful or fair
mocking or insulting speech or behavior that shows contempt
a soft sweet made from sugar, butter, and milk or cream
people who claim they can sense hidden things or predict the future
the act of gently rubbing or stroking something
a very large crowd or group of people
to repair a hole in knitted cloth by sewing yarn through it
the sides of the face below the eyes
the way a person thinks about things and makes decisions
locked with a key
bad-tempered, easily annoyed, or in a bad mood
to think you are hearing sounds that are not really there
to fill something too full by pushing things in
something used to trick or attract someone or something
moving or walking with quick, light steps
moving up and down suddenly and forcefully, like a horse kicking out
to continue to exist or be remembered
used to say something that is bold, rude, or about a taboo topic
a person who supervises someone who has been released from prison on parole
a group of people who decide whether prisoners should be released on parole
a short, high sound, especially from a bird or baby
a container at the top of a machine that holds loose material and lets it drop down gradually
a fence made of upright wooden stakes
to move closer to a target or goal and focus on it
a feeling of sadness, often without a clear reason
a feeling of slight anger or irritation
the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion
a short, sharp ringing sound
to make something more difficult or harder to understand
to break into small pieces or fall apart
a respectful way to address a lord, bishop, or judge
to speak quietly and unclearly, so that it is hard to understand
a woodwind instrument with a single reed and keys
the act of making a mark or design by pressing a stamp onto something
to stop doing or using something all at once, especially an addictive habit
to cut grass or crops with a machine or a scythe
a short period of doing a lot of one activity, often in an uncontrolled way
the process of starting a computer
the act of ending something, especially a job, contract, or agreement
the act of fastening something with a screw
to start supporting an idea, plan, or project
a friendly way of saying goodbye
the person who did a crime or caused a problem
making secret plans to get what you want, often in a dishonest way
used to show annoyance or frustration
a question meant to make someone answer wrongly or miss the real point
very pleased or delighted
to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking
the process of making a surface or material smooth
far away; at a great distance
for now; until something changes
a joke that uses a word with two meanings or two words that sound the same