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 make a loud, harsh sound, or to make something do that
a man who reports the news on radio or television
to kill someone or something with electricity
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
to scatter small drops or particles over a surface
to make a long, loud cry, especially like a hound
the study of forces on structures that are not moving
the ability to make smart, quick judgments, especially in a particular area
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
supporting something more important, but not part of the main activity
to make a sharp clicking sound
pressure or threats that force someone to do something
the state of lasting forever or for an unlimited time
a person you trust with private thoughts or secrets
to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way
an official document or piece of information that proves who you are or shows your qualifications
stuck on the shore, sand, or rocks
a curved sword with one sharp edge
to have to pay or suffer something unpleasant, especially because of your actions
a ghost or spirit, especially in stories or jokes
to move quickly down through the air
to cry out in a long, high, sad sound
to make a long, high-pitched cry or noise
to make a harsh, high-pitched sound as it moves or is pressed
to question someone closely for a long time, especially in an official or forceful way
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
a government official, especially one who is seen as slow or too focused on rules and paperwork
a long-running bitter feud or revenge between people or families
to officially cancel a law, decision, license, or agreement
the process of removing bones from meat or fish
to speak with repeated sounds or pauses because of a speech difficulty
to make a deep sound because of pain, sadness, or tiredness
to make a short, high sound, especially like a small bird or insect
a person or organization that lends money
a drive or trip in a car, especially for pleasure
a loud, harsh, high-pitched sound
to enter a place, organization, or group secretly in order to get information or cause harm
to make small changes to something to improve it or make it work better
locked with a key
a group of people who seem to think or act as one
covered with breadcrumbs or a similar coating before cooking
extremely shocking, violent, or upsetting
a book of recipes and cooking tips
I, me, or myself; used humorously or informally, especially by a male speaker
the act of sealing a hole or gap
likely to happen soon or already planned
to call on someone or something for help or support
a sarcastic way of saying someone does not have to wait
a secret group of people who stay hidden until they are ready to act
becoming weaker or less active
the act of moving something on wheels
showing sarcasm; using words that mean the opposite to mock someone or something
to do your best and put a lot of energy into something
to join a gang by doing a violent act as part of an initiation
a serious emotional or mental collapse
past tense and past participle of shoot
an open rebellion against people in authority, especially by soldiers or sailors
used to say that you agree to something, often reluctantly
a raised mark or ridge on skin or on a surface, often caused by pressure or a blow
to kill a person or animal in a violent way
a fielding position in cricket near the boundary on the off side
waters along a country's coast that are under its control
very sudden and extreme, with a strong effect
a business partner who provides money but does not help run the business
relating to ownership, or owned and controlled by one company or person
proof that someone was somewhere else when a crime happened
to shoot and kill someone with a gun
a box or structure where bees live and make honey
cleaned thoroughly by rubbing
a sofa that can be turned into a bed
to be given confusing or evasive treatment when asking for help or information
to make someone feel excited and eager
a series of short, sharp sounds
to make a machine, system, or device stop working properly or at all
a group of wild boars
to notice or see someone or something unexpectedly
to decide not to do something you had agreed or planned to do
the quality or level of someone's skill, ability, or character
not clear, sharp, or easy to see or hear
having the same or nearly the same meaning
an official who represents their government in a foreign city and helps citizens there
not easily convinced; doubtful
a person who works as part of a crew, especially on a ship, plane, or film set
showing respect for other people and their feelings, rights, or opinions
a short, low sound made by a person or an animal
a dishonest or unprincipled person
to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way
to take a quick breath in because you are surprised, shocked, or in pain
the person in charge of a boat or ship
not active, working, or being used
deserving praise, help, or respect
somewhat like; in a way similar to
a friend
to send a quick message to someone
a warship that is smaller than a battleship and faster than many other ships
continue to stay in a place, job, or situation
as; in the same way that
to support the weight of something so it does not fall
to destroy something completely or make it disappear