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
making something smooth and glossy
a large flat sea fish that is valued as food
having fins or fin-like parts
to make the sound a sheep, goat, or calf makes
to make a sound quieter or less clear
happening by chance in a lucky or helpful way
used to express sudden fear, surprise, or discomfort
to make a long, loud cry, especially like a hound
very cold
the low soft sound a cat makes when it is content
the act of fastening something with a latch
in a very impressive or excellent way
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
to make a loud, harsh sound
a stiff frill worn around the neck, especially in old-fashioned clothing
to make a dull, heavy sound
a short attempt to get involved in a new activity or place
to struggle to deal with something difficult
dried meat, usually beef, eaten as a snack
(of food) juicy, tender, and full of flavor
a flat sea fish with a wide, flat body
a ghost or spirit, especially in stories or jokes
to cry out in a long, high, sad sound
covering something completely, especially with a layer of snow, smoke, or other material
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 eat something in a noisy or casual way
to try to get someone’s approval by praising them too much
the activity of riding on a sled or sled-like vehicle over snow
a floating object anchored in water to mark a place or help boats navigate
to make a deep sound because of pain, sadness, or tiredness
to swallow food or drink quickly, often in a noisy way
used to show happiness, excitement, or approval
a city in southwestern Colombia
a drive or trip in a car, especially for pleasure
to search for food or supplies in the wild
a loud, harsh, high-pitched sound
to pull something back or back in
the act of pulling something tight
moving up and down suddenly and forcefully, like a horse kicking out
the sound a dog makes
the equipment and setup used to make products in a factory
to laugh quietly in a nervous, shy, or silly way
a short, sharp ringing sound
the sound a cat makes
to breathe noisily while sleeping
a secure place for your feet when standing or climbing
a small vehicle for moving over snow or ice
to gather people or things together, often by force or pressure
to make a long, loud, sad cry
used to say that something will happen whether people are ready or not
to crush or bite something so it makes a loud, dry sound
to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking
a simple device for fastening a door or gate
in a way that is more difficult than necessary
snobbish and thinking you are better than other people
to laugh quietly
a group of wild boars
actively dealing with something or working on it
To start doing something with energy and enthusiasm
to behave in a casual or unserious way, especially with money or ideas
in a blunt or direct way
to come onto the stage in a performance
a short, low sound made by a person or an animal
to take a quick breath in because you are surprised, shocked, or in pain
a device with blades that spins to move a boat or aircraft forward
a person who watches for danger or for something important to appear
to touch someone lightly in a way that makes them laugh
to breathe quickly and loudly, usually because you are tired or hot
to leave quickly, often in a hurry or without saying much
to spend time in a place without doing anything in particular
to send a quick message to someone
broken pieces of stone, brick, or concrete, especially after a building has been destroyed
as; in the same way that
to copy the way someone speaks, moves, or behaves
to talk quickly and continuously, often about unimportant things
having a collar
making a deep, loud sound
to spend time and effort improving or dealing with something
a sea animal with a long soft body and eight arms, plus two longer tentacles
soft material used to make something more comfortable, protect it, or give it shape
the act of speaking very quietly, or the soft sound of someone speaking quietly
the business of cutting and selling trees for wood
to let out a long, deep breath that shows sadness, relief, tiredness, or frustration
a light open fabric made of threads or cord with holes in it
used to say that you are doing something as a precaution
washed or carried onto land by the sea
a casual way of saying that everything is fine or acceptable
a small pointed tool used for breaking up ice
a casual way of saying that something is certain or agreed to
an informal way to greet someone or start a casual conversation
an emphatic way of saying that something is impossible or that you strongly refuse it
for food or drink that you buy and take away to eat or drink somewhere else
to fall sideways or over, usually because it is pushed or unbalanced
A friendly way to tell someone not to be anxious or upset
the foot of an animal with claws or nails
a single thin piece of something such as hair, thread, or wire
A friendly way to praise someone for doing something well
smooth and slippery, often because of ice, oil, or water