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
to breathe with a whistling sound, usually because of a blocked airway
the act of cutting off someone's head
to show that you think something is silly or not worth taking seriously
to attach something again
the act of moving something out of its normal position
to break a law, rule, or agreement
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
to make quiet, weak sounds because you are scared, hurt, or upset
to scatter or cover something with small bits or drops
to move or dance in a relaxed way to music
the main body functions that doctors check, such as pulse and breathing
more able or skilled than someone or something else
too large or too high, especially in a way that is not true or reasonable
full of longing or sadness for someone or something
to cry out in a long, high, sad sound
not clear or sharp; covered with mist or haze
to make a harsh, high-pitched sound as it moves or is pressed
a person who sends workers, vehicles, or emergency services to where they are needed
while facing something difficult or dangerous bravely
to fall or make something fall over, especially suddenly
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
to move a little, or make something move a little
the process of removing bones from meat or fish
the sound made by bells or similar metal tubes
to make a deep sound because of pain, sadness, or tiredness
making someone feel less hopeful or confident
to rise or grow very quickly in amount, size, or cost
to change the structure or style of a room or building
a loud, harsh, high-pitched sound
sad because you are away from home and miss it
containing salt or tasting like salt
to fill something with air or gas so it becomes bigger or firmer
an expression of praise or good wishes for someone's success or good luck
used to ask what something really means or is, especially in British English
an area in space filled with broken pieces from a wreck or explosion
to have clear proof that someone is guilty or responsible
to move with small quick side-to-side or up-and-down motions
moving up and down suddenly and forcefully, like a horse kicking out
to end well or be resolved successfully
a rude way of telling someone to stop arguing online and go out into the real world
not acceptable in polite society; considered improper or rude
a thin book with pictures and information about a product, place, or service
smiling broadly and showing happiness or excitement
A strong sexual desire for someone
the automatic reaction that makes you retch when something touches the back of your throat
to talk too proudly about your achievements, possessions, or abilities
an advantage that helps you get ahead or succeed
to think of someone or something in a particular way
past tense and past participle of shoot
the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion
a short, sharp ringing sound
turning around a central point or axis
to lead a group, team, or project
a casual way to ask for a high five
the use of children in work that is harmful or exploitative
a deep, low, continuous sound
to record that you have started work or a shift
to open your mouth wide and breathe in deeply, usually because you are tired or bored
very surprising and seeming impossible in a good way
the main part of the human body, not including the head, arms, or legs
the installation of cables or a cable system
working by using the pressure of a liquid
a strong band of tissue that connects bones in a joint
to make someone feel excited and eager
to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking
to pause something for a short time
used to strongly agree with someone
to leave a place suddenly, especially in protest or anger
a vegetable, especially when spoken about informally
the act of giving weapons to people or preparing them for fighting
to move smoothly through the air or over a surface with little effort
to decide not to do something you had agreed or planned to do
to interfere in someone else's business or get involved in something that is not your concern
to think about the future and plan for it
injured people who can still walk
the boundary between two counties
to make something complete by adding pieces or parts
a platform high up in a building where people can look out at the view
not clear, sharp, or easy to see or hear
a liquid used to make paint or other coatings thinner
to be unable to stop yourself from doing something
leave a place suddenly, often to show anger or disapproval
move around in a circle or orbit
in baseball, to stay on your base until a fly ball is caught
a short, low sound made by a person or an animal
a quick automatic reaction to something, without thinking
to take a quick breath in because you are surprised, shocked, or in pain
to say words slowly and clearly so someone can write them down
the quality of being very successful, admired, or important
a person who applies for a job, place, or position
to make a long, low sound because of pain, sadness, or pleasure
relating to the spine or spinal cord
deserving praise, help, or respect
having many small holes or dents on the surface
having many bends or turns
an insulting word for a stupid person
broken pieces of stone, brick, or concrete, especially after a building has been destroyed
people who have little money or wealth
to grow or develop very well