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 in and out through your nose in short, quiet sounds
the outer covering of a corn cob or similar plant part
the present participle of stomach
to make a loud, harsh sound, or to make something do that
a thick, hard area of skin that forms after repeated rubbing or pressure
to show that you think something is silly or not worth taking seriously
needing a lot of care, skill, or attention
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
too quiet to hear
great enthusiasm and energy
feeling sorry and guilty about something wrong you did
make a problem, injury, or situation worse
a small, petty quarrel
a person who has been convicted of a serious crime
more able or skilled than someone or something else
hot and making a hissing sound while cooking
to put handcuffs on someone
to breathe air out of your lungs
giving out or handing out something, often quickly or generously
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
to speak with repeated sounds or pauses because of a speech difficulty
the sound made by bells or similar metal tubes
related to cooking or the art of cooking
to make a deep sound because of pain, sadness, or tiredness
the act of lending something to someone
giving a feeling that something bad is going to happen
very unpleasant or annoying
used in speech to mean “anyway” or “in any case,” often when changing the subject or continuing a point
a sweet, fried cake, often shaped like a ring
covered with oil or grease
used to ask what something really means or is, especially in British English
the act of adding salt to food or water
in a very bad, damaged, or disordered state
used to tell someone very rudely to go away
a serious criminal attack that is done with a weapon or in a way that could cause serious injury
to stay in one place and protect yourself during danger or an emergency
to do your best and put a lot of energy into something
a short, sharp ringing sound
the sound of something, especially a clock, ticking
a device that makes a buzzing sound, often to signal something
the crime of killing someone without intending to kill them
a deep, low, continuous sound
very upset, excited, or out of control; also, extremely funny
to record that you have started work or a shift
meat from a young cow, used as food
to hold on tightly to someone or something
the sound of someone walking, or one step in a walk
to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking
ready and prepared for action
a series of short, sharp sounds
far away; at a great distance
used to show surprise or disbelief, or to ask someone to repeat what they said
to show approval by clapping
to breathe in through your nose noisily, especially to smell something
to laugh quietly
a group of wild boars
to notice or see someone or something unexpectedly
the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools
a person or thing that carries something
used in questions to express surprise, emphasis, or strong curiosity
kept cold, especially in a refrigerator or with ice
to become ill with something, especially a cold or the flu
to make something complete by adding pieces or parts
not clear, sharp, or easy to see or hear
the work of cleaning and taking care of a house or other building
a sea animal with a hard shell that lives attached to rocks
moving up and down repeatedly
very good or impressive
alcoholic drink, especially strong liquor
to be in a romantic relationship with each other
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
showing tension, worry, or discomfort
used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned
to find time or space for something in a busy schedule or limited place
restricted by zoning rules to a particular type of use or area
to stop something bad from happening
cut out of a piece of material or paper
the act of building a bridge
as; in the same way that
to support the weight of something so it does not fall
to copy the way someone speaks, moves, or behaves
to talk quickly and continuously, often about unimportant things
marked or decorated with letters or writing
showing strong feelings of love, sadness, or tenderness
to bring shame or dishonor on someone or something
to join or repair something with thread and a needle
a shellfish with a soft body and two shells
a small piece of cloth or paper used at a meal to wipe your mouth or fingers
to cover or lie partly over something else
to some extent; fairly
to let out a long, deep breath that shows sadness, relief, tiredness, or frustration
a style of music with strong rhythm and improvisation
the act of removing shells or outer coverings from nuts, seeds, or other food
the activity of trying food or drink to judge its flavor
a casual way to say goodbye
a person or company that sells goods or services
the act of entering a phone number to call someone
to become healthier or improve