hin: Prefix, Suffix and Derived words
Prefixes of hin
- thin«Word Popularity Bar5/5
thin
- verb lose thickness; become thin or thinner
- verb make thin or thinner
- Thin the solution
- verb lose thickness; become thin or thinner
- chin«5/5
chin
- noun the protruding part of the lower jaw
mentum.
- noun Kamarupan languages spoken in western Burma and Bangladesh and easternmost India
Kuki; Kuki-Chin.
- noun the protruding part of the lower jaw
- within«5/5
within
- adverb on the inside
inside.
- inside, the car is a mess
- adverb on the inside
- shin«4/5
shin
- noun the front part of the human leg between the knee and the ankle
- noun a cut of meat from the lower part of the leg
shin bone.
- noun the front part of the human leg between the knee and the ankle
- dolphin«4/5
dolphin
- noun large slender food and game fish widely distributed in warm seas (especially around Hawaii)
mahimahi; dolphinfish.
- noun any of various small toothed whales with a beaklike snout; larger than porpoises
- noun large slender food and game fish widely distributed in warm seas (especially around Hawaii)
- urchin«3/5
urchin
- noun poor and often mischievous city child
- noun poor and often mischievous city child
- dauphin«3/5
dauphin
- noun formerly, the eldest son of the King of France and direct heir to the throne
- noun formerly, the eldest son of the King of France and direct heir to the throne
- cochin«3/5
cochin
- noun Asian breed of large fowl with dense plumage and feathered legs
cochin china.
- noun Asian breed of large fowl with dense plumage and feathered legs
- whin«2/5
whin
- noun very spiny and dense evergreen shrub with fragrant golden-yellow flowers; common throughout western Europe
Irish gorse; Ulex europaeus; gorse; furze.
- noun small Eurasian shrub having clusters of yellow flowers that yield a dye; common as a weed in Britain and the United States; sometimes grown as an ornamental
dyer's greenweed; woadwaxen; dyeweed; woodwaxen; dyer's-broom; greenweed; Genista tinctoria.
- noun very spiny and dense evergreen shrub with fragrant golden-yellow flowers; common throughout western Europe
- lecithin«2/5
lecithin
- noun a yellow phospholipid essential for the metabolism of fats; found in egg yolk and in many plant and animal cells; used commercially as an emulsifier
- noun a yellow phospholipid essential for the metabolism of fats; found in egg yolk and in many plant and animal cells; used commercially as an emulsifier
- endorphin«2/5
endorphin
- noun a neurochemical occurring naturally in the brain and having analgesic properties
- noun a neurochemical occurring naturally in the brain and having analgesic properties
- menuhin«2/5
menuhin
- noun British violinist (born in the United States) who began his career as a child prodigy in the 1920s (1916-1999)
Yehudi Menuhin; Sir Yehudi Menuhin.
- noun British violinist (born in the United States) who began his career as a child prodigy in the 1920s (1916-1999)
- zeaxanthin«2/5
zeaxanthin
- noun yellow carotenoid (isomeric with lutein and occurs widely with it) that is the main pigment in yellow Indian corn
- noun yellow carotenoid (isomeric with lutein and occurs widely with it) that is the main pigment in yellow Indian corn
- catechin«2/5
catechin
- noun a tannic acid that is extracted from black catechu as a white crystalline substance
- noun a tannic acid that is extracted from black catechu as a white crystalline substance
- capuchin«2/5
capuchin
- noun a hooded cloak for women
- noun monkey of Central America and South America having thick hair on the head that resembles a monk's cowl
ringtail; Cebus capucinus.
- noun a hooded cloak for women
- gonadotrophin«2/5
gonadotrophin
- noun hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland and placenta; stimulates the gonads and controls reproductive activity
gonadotropic hormone; gonadotrophic hormone; gonadotropin.
- noun hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland and placenta; stimulates the gonads and controls reproductive activity
- kachin«2/5
kachin
- noun Tibeto-Burman languages spoken in northernmost Burma and adjacent China and India
Kachinic.
- noun Tibeto-Burman languages spoken in northernmost Burma and adjacent China and India
- godolphin«2/5
- dystrophin«2/5
- machin«2/5
machine
- noun any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
- noun an efficient person
- the boxer was a magnificent fighting machine
- noun any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
- ultrathin«2/5
- kiddushin«2/5
- shahin«2/5
shahin
(Zoöl.) A large and swift Asiatic falcon ( Falco pregrinator ) highly valued in falconry.
- fellahin«1/5
fellah
- noun an agricultural laborer in Arab countries
- noun an agricultural laborer in Arab countries
- triglochin«1/5
triglochin
- noun perennial or annual bog or marsh plants; includes arrow grass
genus Triglochin.
- noun perennial or annual bog or marsh plants; includes arrow grass
- tolbukhin«1/5
tolbukhin
- noun a city in northeastern Bulgaria (north of Varna) that is the commercial center of an agricultural region
Dobrich.
- noun a city in northeastern Bulgaria (north of Varna) that is the commercial center of an agricultural region
- baldachin«1/5
baldachin
- noun ornamented canopy supported by columns or suspended from a roof or projected from a wall (as over an altar)
- noun ornamented canopy supported by columns or suspended from a roof or projected from a wall (as over an altar)
- corticotrophin«1/5
corticotrophin
- noun a hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates the adrenal cortex
adrenocorticotrophic hormone; corticotropin; adrenocorticotropic hormone; adrenocorticotropin; ACTH; adrenocorticotrophin.
- noun a hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates the adrenal cortex
- thyrotrophin«1/5
thyrotrophin
- noun anterior pituitary hormone that stimulates the function of the thyroid gland
TSH; thyroid-stimulating hormone; thyrotropic hormone; thyrotropin; thyrotrophic hormone.
- noun anterior pituitary hormone that stimulates the function of the thyroid gland
- somatotrophin«1/5
somatotrophin
- noun a hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland; promotes growth in humans
somatotropin; growth hormone; STH; human growth hormone; somatotrophic hormone; somatotropic hormone.
- noun a hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland; promotes growth in humans
- adrenocorticotrophin«1/5
adrenocorticotrophin
- noun a hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates the adrenal cortex
adrenocorticotrophic hormone; corticotropin; adrenocorticotropic hormone; adrenocorticotropin; ACTH; corticotrophin.
- noun a hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates the adrenal cortex
- cephalothin«1/5
cephalothin
- noun a semisynthetic analogue of cephalosporin
- noun a semisynthetic analogue of cephalosporin
- rocephin«1/5
rocephin
- noun a parenteral cephalosporin (trade name Rocephin) used for severe infection of the lungs or throat or ears or urinary tract
ceftriaxone.
- noun a parenteral cephalosporin (trade name Rocephin) used for severe infection of the lungs or throat or ears or urinary tract
- washin«1/5
wash
- noun a thin coat of water-base paint
- noun the work of cleansing (usually with soap and water)
lavation; washing.
- noun a thin coat of water-base paint
- tulchin«1/5
tulchin
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- seraphin«1/5
seraphin
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- delphin«1/5
delphin
Pertaining to the dauphin of France; as, the Delphin classics, an edition of the Latin classics, prepared in the reign of Louis XIV., for the use of the dauphin (in usum Delphini).
- bitchin«1/5
bitchin
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- ilyushin«1/5
ilyushin
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- morphin«1/5
morphin
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- cryptoxanthin«1/5
- canthaxanthin«1/5
- fucoxanthin«1/5
- kinchin«1/5
- lysolecithin«1/5
- punchin«1/5
punchin
See Puncheon .
- kinhin«1/5
kinhin
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- arshin«1/5
arshin
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- alphin«1/5
alphin
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- xanthin«1/5
xanthin
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- zecchin«1/5
zecchin
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- eshin«1/5
eshin
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Suffixes of hin
- hint«Word Popularity Bar5/5
hint
- noun an indirect suggestion
breath; intimation.
- not a breath of scandal ever touched her
- noun a slight indication
clue.
- noun an indirect suggestion
- hindu«5/5
- hints«4/5
hint
- noun an indirect suggestion
breath; intimation.
- not a breath of scandal ever touched her
- noun a slight indication
clue.
- noun an indirect suggestion
- hinder«4/5
hinder
- verb be a hindrance or obstacle to
impede.
- She is impeding the progress of our project
- verb hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
obstruct; stymie; blockade; embarrass; stymy; block.
- His brother blocked him at every turn
- verb be a hindrance or obstacle to
- hinduism«4/5
hinduism
The religious doctrines and rites of the Hindoos; Brahmanism.
- hindered«4/5
hinder
- verb be a hindrance or obstacle to
impede.
- She is impeding the progress of our project
- verb hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
obstruct; stymie; blockade; embarrass; stymy; block.
- His brother blocked him at every turn
- verb be a hindrance or obstacle to
- hindus«4/5
hindu
- noun a native or inhabitant of Hindustan or India
Hindoo; Hindustani.
- noun a person who adheres to Hinduism
Hindoo.
- noun a native or inhabitant of Hindustan or India
- hindi«4/5
hindi
The name given by Europeans to that form of the Hindustani language which is chiefly spoken by native Hindoos. In employs the Devanagari character, in which Sanskrit is written. Whitworth.
- hinges«4/5
hinge
- noun a joint that holds two parts together so that one can swing relative to the other
flexible joint.
- noun a circumstance upon which subsequent events depend
- his absence is the hinge of our plan
- noun a joint that holds two parts together so that one can swing relative to the other
- hinge«4/5
hinge
- noun a joint that holds two parts together so that one can swing relative to the other
flexible joint.
- noun a circumstance upon which subsequent events depend
- his absence is the hinge of our plan
- noun a joint that holds two parts together so that one can swing relative to the other
- hind«4/5
hind
- noun any of several mostly spotted fishes that resemble groupers
- noun a female deer, especially an adult female red deer
- noun any of several mostly spotted fishes that resemble groupers
- hinted«4/5
hint
- noun an indirect suggestion
breath; intimation.
- not a breath of scandal ever touched her
- noun a slight indication
clue.
- noun an indirect suggestion
- hindsight«4/5
hindsight
- noun understanding the nature of an event after it has happened
- hindsight is always better than foresight
- noun understanding the nature of an event after it has happened
- hindrance«3/5
hindrance
- noun something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
balk; handicap; baulk; check; impediment; deterrent; hinderance.
- noun any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome
incumbrance; preventative; encumbrance; interference; hitch; preventive; hinderance.
- noun something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
- hinders«3/5
hinder
- verb be a hindrance or obstacle to
impede.
- She is impeding the progress of our project
- verb hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
obstruct; stymie; blockade; embarrass; stymy; block.
- His brother blocked him at every turn
- verb be a hindrance or obstacle to
- hindering«3/5
hindering
- adjective satellite preventing movement
impeding; clogging; obstructive.
- the clogging crowds of revelers overflowing into the street
- verb be a hindrance or obstacle to
hinder; impede.
- She is impeding the progress of our project
- adjective satellite preventing movement
- hindrances«3/5
hindrance
- noun something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
balk; handicap; baulk; check; impediment; deterrent; hinderance.
- noun any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome
incumbrance; preventative; encumbrance; interference; hitch; preventive; hinderance.
- noun something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
- hinged«3/5
hinge
- noun a joint that holds two parts together so that one can swing relative to the other
flexible joint.
- noun a circumstance upon which subsequent events depend
- his absence is the hinge of our plan
- noun a joint that holds two parts together so that one can swing relative to the other
- hindustan«3/5
hindustan
- noun northern region of India where Hinduism predominates
- noun northern region of India where Hinduism predominates
- hindenburg«3/5
hindenburg
- noun German field marshal and statesman; as president of the Weimar Republic he reluctantly appointed Hitler as chancellor in 1933 (1847-1934)
Paul Ludwig von Beneckendorff und von Hindenburg; Paul von Hindenburg.
- noun German field marshal and statesman; as president of the Weimar Republic he reluctantly appointed Hitler as chancellor in 1933 (1847-1934)
- hindoo«3/5
hindoo
A native inhabitant of Hindostan. As an ethnical term it is confined to the Dravidian and Aryan races; as a religious name it is restricted to followers of the Veda.
- hinterland«3/5
hinterland
- noun a remote and undeveloped area
backwoods; boondocks; back country.
- noun a remote and undeveloped area
- hinting«3/5
hint
- noun an indirect suggestion
breath; intimation.
- not a breath of scandal ever touched her
- noun a slight indication
clue.
- noun an indirect suggestion
- hinds«3/5
hind
- noun any of several mostly spotted fishes that resemble groupers
- noun a female deer, especially an adult female red deer
- noun any of several mostly spotted fishes that resemble groupers
- hines«3/5
hine
A servant; a farm laborer; a peasant; a hind. Obs.Bailiff, herd, nor other hine. Chaucer.
- hinton«3/5
hinton
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- hine«3/5
he
- noun the 5th letter of the Hebrew alphabet
- noun a very light colorless element that is one of the six inert gasses; the most difficult gas to liquefy; occurs in economically extractable amounts in certain natural gases (as those found in Texas and Kansas)
helium; atomic number 2.
- noun the 5th letter of the Hebrew alphabet
- hindoos«2/5
hindoo
- noun a native or inhabitant of Hindustan or India
Hindu; Hindustani.
- noun a person who adheres to Hinduism
Hindu.
- noun a native or inhabitant of Hindustan or India
- hindquarters«2/5
hindquarters
- noun the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
bum; seat; stern; keister; tail end; prat; bottom; rear end; buns; tail; tush; rump; fanny; ass; behind; tooshie; hind end; posterior; butt; nates; rear; arse; buttocks; backside; derriere; can; fundament.
- he deserves a good kick in the butt
- are you going to sit on your fanny and do nothing?
- noun the part of an animal that corresponds to the human buttocks
croup; croupe; rump.
- noun the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
- hinging«2/5
hinge
- noun a joint that holds two parts together so that one can swing relative to the other
flexible joint.
- noun a circumstance upon which subsequent events depend
- his absence is the hinge of our plan
- noun a joint that holds two parts together so that one can swing relative to the other
- hindustani«2/5
hindustani
Of or pertaining to the Hindoos or their language. --n. The language of Hindostan; the name given by Europeans to the most generally spoken of the modern Aryan languages of India. It is Hindi with the addition of Persian and Arabic words.
- hinterlands«2/5
hinterland
- noun a remote and undeveloped area
backwoods; boondocks; back country.
- noun a remote and undeveloped area
- hinayana«2/5
hinayana
- noun a major school of Buddhism teaching personal salvation through one's own efforts
- noun an offensive name for the early conservative Theravada Buddhism; it died out in India but survived in Sri Lanka and was taken from there to other regions of southwestern Asia
Hinayana Buddhism.
- noun a major school of Buddhism teaching personal salvation through one's own efforts
- hindemith«2/5
hindemith
- noun German neoclassical composer and conductor who believed that music should have a social purpose (1895-1963)
Paul Hindemith.
- noun German neoclassical composer and conductor who believed that music should have a social purpose (1895-1963)
- hindgut«2/5
hindgut
- noun the caudal part of the alimentary canal in vertebrate embryos
- noun the caudal part of the alimentary canal in vertebrate embryos
- hindbrain«2/5
hindbrain
- noun the posterior portion of the brain including cerebellum and brainstem
rhombencephalon.
- noun the posterior portion of the brain including cerebellum and brainstem
- hindmost«2/5
hindmost
- adjective satellite located farthest to the rear
backmost; hindermost; rearmost.
- adjective satellite located farthest to the rear
- hindlimb«2/5
hindlimb
- noun a posterior appendage such as a leg or the homologous structure in other animals
hind limb.
- noun a posterior appendage such as a leg or the homologous structure in other animals
- hindfoot«2/5
hindfoot
- noun a rear foot of a quadruped
- noun a rear foot of a quadruped
- hing«2/5
hing
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- hinter«2/5
hint
- noun an indirect suggestion
breath; intimation.
- not a breath of scandal ever touched her
- noun a slight indication
clue.
- noun an indirect suggestion
- hindwing«2/5
hindwing
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- hins«1/5
hin
- noun ancient Hebrew unit of liquid measure = 1.5 gallons
- noun ancient Hebrew unit of liquid measure = 1.5 gallons
- hinderance«1/5
hinderance
- noun something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
balk; handicap; baulk; check; impediment; hindrance; deterrent.
- noun any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome
incumbrance; preventative; encumbrance; interference; hitch; hindrance; preventive.
- noun something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
- hindooism«1/5
hindooism
The religious doctrines and rites of the Hindoos; Brahmanism.
- hinderances«1/5
hinderance
- noun something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
balk; handicap; baulk; check; impediment; hindrance; deterrent.
- noun any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome
incumbrance; preventative; encumbrance; interference; hitch; hindrance; preventive.
- noun something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
- hinderer«1/5
hinder
- verb be a hindrance or obstacle to
impede.
- She is impeding the progress of our project
- verb hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
obstruct; stymie; blockade; embarrass; stymy; block.
- His brother blocked him at every turn
- verb be a hindrance or obstacle to
- hindustanis«1/5
hindustani
- noun a native or inhabitant of Hindustan or India
Hindu; Hindoo.
- noun a form of Hindi spoken around Delhi
Hindoostani; Hindostani.
- noun a native or inhabitant of Hindustan or India
- hinayanists«1/5
hinayanist
- noun an adherent of Hinayana Buddhism
- noun an adherent of Hinayana Buddhism
- hindquarter«1/5
hindquarter
- noun the back half of a side of meat
- noun the back half of a side of meat
- hinny«1/5
hinny
- noun hybrid offspring of a male horse and a female donkey or ass; usually sterile
- a hinny has a gentler disposition than a mule
- noun hybrid offspring of a male horse and a female donkey or ass; usually sterile
- hindermost«1/5
hindermost
- adjective satellite located farthest to the rear
backmost; hindmost; rearmost.
- adjective satellite located farthest to the rear
- hinault«1/5
hinault
- noun French racing cyclist who won the Tour de France five times (born in 1954)
Bernard Hinault.
- noun French racing cyclist who won the Tour de France five times (born in 1954)
- hinshelwood«1/5
- hinch«1/5
hinch
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- hink«1/5
hink
A reaping hook. Knight.
- hindlegs«1/5
- hindwings«1/5
- hindcast«1/5
hindcast
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- hings«1/5
hings
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- hinoki«1/5
- hindhead«1/5
- hindleg«1/5
hindleg
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- hingle«1/5
hingle
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- hiney«1/5
hiney
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- hindoostanee«1/5
hindoostanee
Of or pertaining to the Hindoos or their language. --n. The language of Hindostan; the name given by Europeans to the most generally spoken of the modern Aryan languages of India. It is Hindi with the addition of Persian and Arabic words.
- hingeless«1/5
hingeless
Without a hinge or joint.
- hindfeet«1/5
Derived words of hin
- things«Word Popularity Bar5/5
things
- noun any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
- she packed her things and left
- noun a special situation
thing.
- this thing has got to end
- it is a remarkable thing
- noun any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
- thing«5/5
thing
- noun a special situation
- this thing has got to end
- it is a remarkable thing
- noun an action
- how could you do such a thing?
- noun a special situation
- washing«5/5
washing
- noun the work of cleansing (usually with soap and water)
lavation; wash.
- noun garments or white goods that can be cleaned by laundering
wash; laundry; washables.
- noun the work of cleansing (usually with soap and water)
- nothing«5/5
nothing
- noun a quantity of no importance
cypher; aught; zip; nil; nada; zero; nix; cipher; zilch; goose egg; zippo; naught; null.
- it looked like nothing I had ever seen before
- reduced to nil all the work we had done
- we racked up a pathetic goose egg
- it was all for naught
- I didn't hear zilch about it
- adverb in no respect; to no degree
- he looks nothing like his father
- noun a quantity of no importance
- teaching«5/5
teaching
- noun the profession of a teacher
pedagogy; instruction.
- he prepared for teaching while still in college
- pedagogy is recognized as an important profession
- noun a doctrine that is taught
precept; commandment.
- the teachings of religion
- he believed all the Christian precepts
- noun the profession of a teacher
- machine«5/5
machine
- noun any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
- noun an efficient person
- the boxer was a magnificent fighting machine
- noun any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
- publishing«5/5
publishing
- noun the business of issuing printed matter for sale or distribution
publication.
- verb put into print
print; publish.
- The newspaper published the news of the royal couple's divorce
- These news should not be printed
- noun the business of issuing printed matter for sale or distribution
- reaching«5/5
reaching
- noun the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
stretch; reach.
- noun accomplishment of an objective
arrival.
- noun the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
- machines«5/5
machine
- noun any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
- noun an efficient person
- the boxer was a magnificent fighting machine
- noun any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
- searching«5/5
searching
- adjective satellite diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
probing; inquisitory.
- a probing inquiry
- a searching investigation of their past dealings
- verb try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
look for; search; seek.
- The police are searching for clues
- They are searching for the missing man in the entire county
- adjective satellite diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
- touching«5/5
touching
- noun the event of something coming in contact with the body
touch.
- he longed for the touch of her hand
- the cooling touch of the night air
- noun the act of putting two things together with no space between them
touch.
- at his touch the room filled with lights
- noun the event of something coming in contact with the body
- teachings«5/5
teaching
- noun the profession of a teacher
pedagogy; instruction.
- he prepared for teaching while still in college
- pedagogy is recognized as an important profession
- noun a doctrine that is taught
precept; commandment.
- the teachings of religion
- he believed all the Christian precepts
- noun the profession of a teacher
- think«5/5
think
- noun an instance of deliberate thinking
- I need to give it a good think
- verb judge or regard; look upon; judge
conceive; believe; consider.
- I think he is very smart
- I believe her to be very smart
- I think that he is her boyfriend
- The racist conceives such people to be inferior
- noun an instance of deliberate thinking
- thinking«5/5
thinking
- noun the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
cerebration; mentation; thought; intellection; thought process.
- thinking always made him frown
- she paused for thought
- verb judge or regard; look upon; judge
conceive; believe; think; consider.
- I think he is very smart
- I believe her to be very smart
- I think that he is her boyfriend
- The racist conceives such people to be inferior
- noun the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
- watching«5/5
watching
- noun the act of observing; taking a patient look
observance; observation.
- verb look attentively
watch.
- watch a basketball game
- noun the act of observing; taking a patient look
- clothing«5/5
clothing
- noun a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
habiliment; wear; vesture; wearable; article of clothing.
- verb provide with clothes or put clothes on
enclothe; garment; fit out; garb; raiment; apparel; habilitate; dress; tog; clothe.
- Parents must feed and dress their child
- noun a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
- establishing«5/5
establish
- verb set up or found
found; set up; launch.
- She set up a literacy program
- verb set up or lay the groundwork for
constitute; found; plant; institute.
- establish a new department
- verb set up or found
- thinks«5/5
think
- noun an instance of deliberate thinking
- I need to give it a good think
- verb judge or regard; look upon; judge
conceive; believe; consider.
- I think he is very smart
- I believe her to be very smart
- I think that he is her boyfriend
- The racist conceives such people to be inferior
- noun an instance of deliberate thinking
- fishing«5/5
fishing
- noun the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
sportfishing.
- noun the occupation of catching fish for a living
- noun the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
- breathing«5/5
breathing
- noun the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation
external respiration; respiration; ventilation.
- verb draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs
breathe; respire; take a breath; suspire.
- I can breathe better when the air is clean
- The patient is respiring
- noun the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation
- approaching«5/5
approaching
- noun the event of one object coming closer to another
approach.
- noun the temporal property of becoming nearer in time
coming; approach.
- the approach of winter
- noun the event of one object coming closer to another
- matching«5/5
matching
- adjective satellite being two identical
twinned; duplicate; twin.
- verb be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
gibe; fit; tally; correspond; agree; jibe; check; match.
- The two stories don't agree in many details
- The handwriting checks with the signature on the check
- The suspect's fingerprints don't match those on the gun
- adjective satellite being two identical
- machinery«5/5
machinery
- noun machines or machine systems collectively
- noun a system of means and activities whereby a social institution functions
- the complex machinery of negotiation
- the machinery of command labored and brought forth an order
- noun machines or machine systems collectively
- pushing«5/5
pushing
- noun the act of applying force in order to move something away
push.
- he gave the door a hard push
- the pushing is good exercise
- verb move with force, "He pushed the table into a corner"
push; force.
- noun the act of applying force in order to move something away
- switching«5/5
switching
- noun the act of changing one thing or position for another
shift; switch.
- his switch on abortion cost him the election
- verb change over, change around, as to a new order or sequence
switch over; switch; exchange.
- noun the act of changing one thing or position for another
- shining«5/5
shining
- noun the work of making something smooth and shiny by rubbing or waxing it
polishing.
- the shining of shoes provided a meager living
- every Sunday he gave his car a good polishing
- verb be bright by reflecting or casting light
reflect; shine.
- Drive carefully--the wet road reflects
- noun the work of making something smooth and shiny by rubbing or waxing it
- stretching«5/5
stretching
- noun act of expanding by lengthening or widening
- noun exercise designed to extend the limbs and muscles to their full extent
stretch.
- noun act of expanding by lengthening or widening
- catching«5/5
catching
- noun (baseball) playing the position of catcher on a baseball team
- noun the act of detecting something; catching sight of something
detection; espial; spying; spotting.
- noun (baseball) playing the position of catcher on a baseball team
- behind«5/5
behind
- noun the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
bum; seat; stern; keister; tail end; prat; bottom; rear end; buns; tail; tush; rump; fanny; ass; tooshie; hind end; posterior; hindquarters; butt; nates; rear; arse; buttocks; backside; derriere; can; fundament.
- he deserves a good kick in the butt
- are you going to sit on your fanny and do nothing?
- adjective satellite having the lower score or lagging position in a contest
- behind by two points
- the 8th inning found the home team trailing
- noun the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
- washington«5/5
washington
- noun the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
Washington D.C.; American capital; capital of the United States.
- noun a state in northwestern United States on the Pacific
Evergreen State; WA.
- noun the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
- china«5/5
china
- noun high quality porcelain originally made only in China
- noun a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world
Cathay; PRC; Communist China; mainland China; Red China; People's Republic of China.
- noun high quality porcelain originally made only in China
- laughing«5/5
laughing
- adjective satellite showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
riant.
- laughing children
- verb produce laughter
express joy; express mirth; laugh.
- adjective satellite showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
- preaching«5/5
preaching
- noun an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
discourse; sermon.
- noun a moralistic rebuke
sermon.
- your preaching is wasted on him
- noun an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
- chinese«5/5
chinese
Of or pertaining to China; peculiar to China.
- something«5/5
something
Anything unknown, undetermined, or not specifically designated; a certain indefinite thing; an indeterminate or unknown event; an unspecified task, work, or thing. There is something in the wind. Shak.
The whole world has something to do, something to talk of, something to wish for, and something to be employed about. Pope.
Something attemped, something done, Has earned a night's repose. Longfellow.
- anything«5/5
anything
Any object, act, state, event, or fact whatever; thing of any kind; something or other; aught; as, I would not do it for .anything Did you ever know of anything so unlucky? A. Trollope.
They do not know that anything is amiss with them. W. G. Sumner.
- everything«5/5
everything
Whatever pertains to the subject under consideration; all things. More wise, more learned, more just, more everything. Pope.
- distinguishing«4/5
distinguish
- verb mark as different
secernate; severalise; separate; severalize; tell apart; differentiate; tell; secern.
- We distinguish several kinds of maple
- verb detect with the senses
recognize; spot; make out; tell apart; recognise; pick out; discern.
- The fleeing convicts were picked out of the darkness by the watchful prison guards
- I can't make out the faces in this photograph
- verb mark as different
- thinkers«4/5
thinker
- noun an important intellectual
mind; creative thinker.
- the great minds of the 17th century
- noun someone who exercises the mind (usually in an effort to reach a decision)
- noun an important intellectual
- rushing«4/5
rushing
- noun (American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
rush.
- the linebackers were ready to stop a rush
- noun the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner
rush; hurry; haste.
- in his haste to leave he forgot his book
- noun (American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
- weighing«4/5
weighing
- noun careful consideration
advisement; deliberation.
- a little deliberation would have deterred them
- verb have a certain weight
weigh.
- noun careful consideration
- crushing«4/5
crushing
- noun forceful prevention; putting down by power or authority
stifling; quelling; suppression.
- the suppression of heresy
- the quelling of the rebellion
- the stifling of all dissent
- verb come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority
crush; suppress; oppress.
- The government oppresses political activists
- noun forceful prevention; putting down by power or authority
- thinker«4/5
thinker
- noun an important intellectual
mind; creative thinker.
- the great minds of the 17th century
- noun someone who exercises the mind (usually in an effort to reach a decision)
- noun an important intellectual
- researching«4/5
research
- noun systematic investigation to establish facts
- noun a search for knowledge
enquiry; inquiry.
- their pottery deserves more research than it has received
- noun systematic investigation to establish facts
- branching«4/5
branching
- noun the act of branching out or dividing into branches
fork; forking; ramification.
- verb grow and send out branches or branch-like structures
ramify; branch.
- these plants ramify early and get to be very large
- noun the act of branching out or dividing into branches
- crashing«4/5
crashing
- adjective satellite informal intensifiers
fucking; bally; flaming; blinking; bloody; blooming.
- what a bally (or blinking) nuisance
- a bloody fool
- a crashing bore
- you flaming idiot
- verb fall or come down violently
crash.
- The branch crashed down on my car
- The plane crashed in the sea
- adjective satellite informal intensifiers
- brushing«4/5
brushing
- noun the act of brushing your teeth
brush.
- the dentist recommended two brushes a day
- noun the act of brushing your hair
brush.
- he gave his hair a quick brush
- noun the act of brushing your teeth
- flushing«4/5
flush
- noun the period of greatest prosperity or productivity
prime; flower; blossom; efflorescence; peak; bloom; heyday.
- noun a rosy color (especially in the cheeks) taken as a sign of good health
rosiness; blush; bloom.
- noun the period of greatest prosperity or productivity
- sunshine«4/5
sunshine
- noun the rays of the sun
sun; sunlight.
- the shingles were weathered by the sun and wind
- noun moderate weather; suitable for outdoor activities
temperateness; fair weather.
- noun the rays of the sun
- finishing«4/5
finishing
- noun a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)
finish; coating.
- the boat had a metallic finish
- he applied a coat of a clear finish
- when the finish is too thin it is difficult to apply evenly
- noun the act of finishing
finish.
- his best finish in a major tournament was third
- the speaker's finishing was greeted with applause
- noun a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)
- shine«4/5
shine
- noun the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light
effulgence; radiance; refulgency; refulgence; radiancy.
- verb be bright by reflecting or casting light
reflect.
- Drive carefully--the wet road reflects
- noun the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light
- coaching«4/5
coaching
- noun the job of a professional coach
coaching job.
- verb teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
train; coach.
- He is training our Olympic team
- She is coaching the crew
- noun the job of a professional coach
- marching«4/5
marching
- noun the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind)
march.
- it was a long march
- we heard the sound of marching
- verb march in a procession
process; march.
- They processed into the dining room
- noun the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind)
- bathing«4/5
bathing
- noun immersing the body in water or sunshine
- noun the act of washing yourself (or another person)
washup.
- noun immersing the body in water or sunshine
- refreshing«4/5
refreshing
- adjective satellite imparting vitality and energy
refreshful; tonic; brisk; bracing; fresh.
- the bracing mountain air
- verb refresh one's memory
brush up; review; refresh.
- I reviewed the material before the test
- adjective satellite imparting vitality and energy
- furnishings«4/5
furnishing
- noun (usually plural) accessory wearing apparel
trappings.
- noun (usually plural) the instrumentalities (furniture and appliances and other movable accessories including curtains and rugs) that make a home (or other area) livable
- noun (usually plural) accessory wearing apparel
- attaching«4/5
attach
- verb cause to be attached
- verb be attached; be in contact with
- verb cause to be attached
- shines«4/5
shine
- noun the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light
effulgence; radiance; refulgency; refulgence; radiancy.
- verb be bright by reflecting or casting light
reflect.
- Drive carefully--the wet road reflects
- noun the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light
- vanishing«4/5
vanishing
- noun a sudden or mysterious disappearance
- noun a sudden disappearance from sight
- noun a sudden or mysterious disappearance
- punishing«4/5
punishing
- adjective resulting in punishment
- the king imposed a punishing tax
- verb impose a penalty on; inflict punishment on
penalize; punish; penalise.
- The students were penalized for showing up late for class
- we had to punish the dog for soiling the floor again
- adjective resulting in punishment
- scratching«4/5
scratching
- noun a harsh noise made by scraping
scraping; scrape; scratch.
- the scrape of violin bows distracted her
- verb cause friction
rub; chafe; scratch; fray; fret.
- my sweater scratches
- noun a harsh noise made by scraping
- thinning«4/5
thinning
- noun the act of diluting something
cutting.
- the cutting of whiskey with water
- the thinning of paint with turpentine
- verb lose thickness; become thin or thinner
thin.
- noun the act of diluting something
- pitching«4/5
pitching
- noun (baseball) playing the position of pitcher on a baseball team
- noun abrupt up-and-down motion (as caused by a ship or other conveyance)
lurch; pitch.
- the pitching and tossing was quite exciting
- noun (baseball) playing the position of pitcher on a baseball team
- polishing«4/5
polishing
- noun the work of making something smooth and shiny by rubbing or waxing it
shining.
- the shining of shoes provided a meager living
- every Sunday he gave his car a good polishing
- verb make (a surface) shine
shine; polish; smooth; smoothen.
- shine the silver, please
- polish my shoes
- noun the work of making something smooth and shiny by rubbing or waxing it
- furnishing«4/5
furnishing
- noun (usually plural) accessory wearing apparel
trappings.
- noun (usually plural) the instrumentalities (furniture and appliances and other movable accessories including curtains and rugs) that make a home (or other area) livable
- noun (usually plural) accessory wearing apparel
- wishing«4/5
wishing
- noun a specific feeling of desire
wish; want.
- he got his wish
- he was above all wishing and desire
- verb hope for; have a wish
wish.
- I wish I could go home now
- noun a specific feeling of desire
- flashing«4/5
flashing
- noun a short vivid experience
flash.
- a flash of emotion swept over him
- the flashings of pain were a warning
- noun sheet metal shaped and attached to a roof for strength and weatherproofing
- noun a short vivid experience
- launching«4/5
launching
- noun the act of moving a newly built vessel into the water for the first time
- noun the act of beginning something new
unveiling; introduction; debut; entry; first appearance.
- they looked forward to the debut of their new product line
- noun the act of moving a newly built vessel into the water for the first time
- diminishing«4/5
diminishing
- adjective satellite becoming smaller or less or appearing to do so
- diminishing returns
- his diminishing respect for her
- verb decrease in size, extent, or range
diminish; fall; decrease; lessen.
- The amount of homework decreased towards the end of the semester
- The cabin pressure fell dramatically
- her weight fell to under a hundred pounds
- his voice fell to a whisper
- adjective satellite becoming smaller or less or appearing to do so
- rethinking«4/5
rethink
- noun thinking again about a choice previously made
second thought; afterthought; reconsideration.
- he had second thoughts about his purchase
- verb change one's mind
- He rethought his decision to take a vacation
- noun thinking again about a choice previously made
- soothing«4/5
soothing
- adjective satellite affording physical relief
- a soothing ointment for her sunburn
- verb give moral or emotional strength to
soothe; comfort; console; solace.
- adjective satellite affording physical relief
- flourishing«4/5
flourishing
- adjective satellite very lively and profitable
booming; prosperous; palmy; thriving; prospering; roaring.
- flourishing businesses
- a palmy time for stockbrokers
- a prosperous new business
- doing a roaring trade
- a thriving tourist center
- did a thriving business in orchids
- verb grow vigorously
expand; flourish; boom; thrive.
- The deer population in this town is thriving
- business is booming
- adjective satellite very lively and profitable
- rhine«4/5
rhine
A water course; a ditch. Written also Prov. Eng. Macaulay.rean .
- smoothing«4/5
smooth
- noun the act of smoothing
- he gave his hair a quick smooth
- verb make smooth or smoother, as if by rubbing
smoothen.
- smooth the surface of the wood
- noun the act of smoothing
- thinner«4/5
thinner
- noun a diluting agent
dilutant; diluent.
- adjective of relatively small extent from one surface to the opposite or in cross section
thin.
- thin wire
- a thin chiffon blouse
- a thin book
- a thin layer of paint
- noun a diluting agent
- clutching«4/5
clutch
- noun the act of grasping
grip; clutches; clench; grasp; hold; clasp.
- he released his clasp on my arm
- he has a strong grip for an old man
- she kept a firm hold on the railing
- noun a tense critical situation
- he is a good man in the clutch
- noun the act of grasping
- aching«4/5
aching
- noun a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain
ache.
- verb feel physical pain
ache; suffer; hurt.
- Were you hurting after the accident?
- noun a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain
- accomplishing«4/5
accomplish
- verb put in effect
fulfil; execute; carry out; carry through; action; fulfill.
- carry out a task
- execute the decision of the people
- He actioned the operation
- verb to gain with effort
reach; attain; achieve.
- she achieved her goal despite setbacks
- verb put in effect
- etching«4/5
etching
- noun an impression made from an etched plate
- noun an etched plate made with the use of acid
- noun an impression made from an etched plate
- itching«4/5
itching
- noun an irritating cutaneous sensation that produces a desire to scratch
itch; itchiness.
- verb scrape or rub as if to relieve itching
rub; scratch; itch.
- Don't scratch your insect bites!
- noun an irritating cutaneous sensation that produces a desire to scratch
- astonishing«4/5
astonishing
- adjective satellite surprising greatly
amazing.
- she does an amazing amount of work
- the dog was capable of astonishing tricks
- verb affect with wonder
amaze; astonish; astound.
- Your ability to speak six languages amazes me!
- adjective satellite surprising greatly
- shiny«4/5
shiny
- adjective satellite reflecting light
lustrous; glistening; sheeny; glossy; shining.
- glistening bodies of swimmers
- the horse's glossy coat
- lustrous auburn hair
- saw the moon like a shiny dime on a deep blue velvet carpet
- shining white enamel
- adjective having a shiny surface or coating
glazed.
- glazed fabrics
- glazed doughnuts
- adjective satellite reflecting light
- hutchinson«4/5
hutchinson
- noun American colonist (born in England) who was banished from Boston for her religious views (1591-1643)
Anne Hutchinson.
- noun American colonist (born in England) who was banished from Boston for her religious views (1591-1643)
- coughing«4/5
coughing
- noun a sudden noisy expulsion of air from the lungs that clears the air passages; a common symptom of upper respiratory infection or bronchitis or pneumonia or tuberculosis
cough.
- verb exhale abruptly, as when one has a chest cold or congestion
cough.
- The smoker coughs all day
- noun a sudden noisy expulsion of air from the lungs that clears the air passages; a common symptom of upper respiratory infection or bronchitis or pneumonia or tuberculosis
- overarching«4/5
overarch
- verb be central or dominant
- This scene overarches the entire first act
- verb form an arch over
arch over.
- Big rocks overarch the stream
- verb be central or dominant
- thinly«4/5
thinly
- adverb without force or sincere effort
- smiled thinly
- adverb without viscosity
thin.
- the blood was flowing thin
- adverb without force or sincere effort
- nothingness«4/5
nothingness
- noun the state of nonexistence
void; nullity; nihility.
- noun empty rhetoric or insincere or exaggerated talk
jazz; malarky; idle words; malarkey; wind.
- that's a lot of wind
- don't give me any of that jazz
- noun the state of nonexistence
- morphine«4/5
morphine
- noun an alkaloid narcotic drug extracted from opium; a powerful, habit-forming narcotic used to relieve pain
morphia.
- noun an alkaloid narcotic drug extracted from opium; a powerful, habit-forming narcotic used to relieve pain
- unthinkable«4/5
unthinkable
- adjective incapable of being conceived or considered
- adjective incapable of being conceived or considered
- sphincter«4/5
sphincter
- noun a ring of muscle that contracts to close an opening
sphincter muscle; anatomical sphincter.
- noun a ring of muscle that contracts to close an opening
- dolphins«4/5
dolphin
- noun large slender food and game fish widely distributed in warm seas (especially around Hawaii)
mahimahi; dolphinfish.
- noun any of various small toothed whales with a beaklike snout; larger than porpoises
- noun large slender food and game fish widely distributed in warm seas (especially around Hawaii)
- thine«4/5
thou
- noun the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
yard; G; thousand; grand; M; chiliad; one thousand; K; 1000.
- noun the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
- josephine«4/5
josephine
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- ching«4/5
ching
Sorry, we do not have the definition for this word.
- leaching«3/5
leaching
- noun the process of leaching
leach.
- verb cause (a liquid) to leach or percolate
leach.
- noun the process of leaching
- ploughing«3/5
ploughing
- noun tilling the land with a plow
plowing.
- he hired someone to do the plowing for him
- verb move in a way resembling that of a plow cutting into or going through the soil
plow; plough.
- The ship plowed through the water
- noun tilling the land with a plow
- crunching«3/5
crunch
- noun the sound of something crunching
- he heard the crunch of footsteps on the gravel path
- noun a critical situation that arises because of a shortage (as a shortage of time or money or resources)
- an end-of-the year crunch
- a financial crunch
- noun the sound of something crunching
- moonshine«3/5
moonshine
- noun the light of the Moon
moonlight; Moon.
- moonlight is the smuggler's enemy
- the Moon was bright enough to read by
- noun whiskey illegally distilled from a corn mash
bootleg; corn liquor.
- noun the light of the Moon
- machining«3/5
machine
- noun any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
- noun an efficient person
- the boxer was a magnificent fighting machine
- noun any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
- smashing«3/5
smashing
- noun the act of breaking something into small pieces
shattering.
- verb hit hard
nail; smash; blast; boom.
- He smashed a 3-run homer
- noun the act of breaking something into small pieces
- whining«3/5
whine
- noun a complaint uttered in a plaintive whining way
whimper.
- verb move with a whining sound
- The bullets were whining past us
- noun a complaint uttered in a plaintive whining way
- hatching«3/5
hatching
- noun the production of young from an egg
hatch.
- noun shading consisting of multiple crossing lines
crosshatch; hachure; hatch.
- noun the production of young from an egg
- sphinx«3/5
sphinx
- noun an inscrutable person who keeps his thoughts and intentions secret
- noun (Greek mythology) a riddling winged monster with a woman's head and breast on a lion's body; daughter of Typhon
- noun an inscrutable person who keeps his thoughts and intentions secret
- quenching«3/5
quenching
- noun the act of extinguishing; causing to stop burning
extinction; extinguishing.
- the extinction of the lights
- verb satisfy (thirst)
quench; allay; slake; assuage.
- The cold water quenched his thirst
- noun the act of extinguishing; causing to stop burning
- thinned«3/5
thinned
- adjective satellite mixed with water
cut; weakened.
- sold cut whiskey
- a cup of thinned soup
- verb lose thickness; become thin or thinner
thin.
- adjective satellite mixed with water
- shingles«3/5
shingles
- noun eruptions along a nerve path often accompanied by severe neuralgia
herpes zoster; zoster.
- noun building material used as siding or roofing
shingle; shake.
- noun eruptions along a nerve path often accompanied by severe neuralgia
- whine«3/5
whine
- noun a complaint uttered in a plaintive whining way
whimper.
- verb move with a whining sound
- The bullets were whining past us
- noun a complaint uttered in a plaintive whining way
- seething«3/5
seething
- adjective satellite in constant agitation
- a seething flag-waving crowd filled the streets
- a seething mass of maggots
- lovers and madmen have such seething brains"- Shakespeare
- verb be noisy with activity
hum; seethe; buzz.
- This office is buzzing with activity
- adjective satellite in constant agitation
- machinations«3/5
machination
- noun a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends
intrigue.
- noun a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends
- thrashing«3/5
thrashing
- noun a sound defeat
trouncing; drubbing; whipping; slaughter; debacle; walloping.
- noun the act of inflicting corporal punishment with repeated blows
trouncing; whacking; drubbing; licking; lacing; beating.
- noun a sound defeat
- shingle«3/5
shingle
- noun building material used as siding or roofing
shake.
- noun coarse beach gravel of small waterworn stones and pebbles (or a stretch of shore covered with such gravel)
- noun building material used as siding or roofing
- screeching«3/5
screeching
- noun a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry
shriek; screech; screaming; scream; shrieking.
- he ducked at the screechings of shells
- he heard the scream of the brakes
- noun sharp piercing cry
screaming; screech; shriek; scream; shrieking.
- her screaming attracted the neighbors
- noun a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry
- ranching«3/5
ranching
- noun farming for the raising of livestock (particularly cattle)
- verb manage or run a ranch
ranch.
- Her husband is ranching in Arizona
- noun farming for the raising of livestock (particularly cattle)
- whined«3/5
whine
- noun a complaint uttered in a plaintive whining way
whimper.
- verb move with a whining sound
- The bullets were whining past us
- noun a complaint uttered in a plaintive whining way
- threshing«3/5
threshing
- noun the separation of grain or seeds from the husks and straw
- they used to do the threshing by hand but now there are machines to do it
- verb move or stir about violently
thresh about; thrash about; convulse; jactitate; thresh; slash; toss; thrash.
- The feverish patient thrashed around in his bed
- noun the separation of grain or seeds from the husks and straw
- gushing«3/5
gushing
- adjective satellite flowing profusely
pouring.
- a gushing hydrant
- pouring flood waters
- verb gush forth in a sudden stream or jet
spurt; spout; spirt; gush.
- water gushed forth
- adjective satellite flowing profusely
- encroaching«3/5
encroaching
- adjective satellite gradually intrusive without right or permission
invasive; trespassing.
- we moved back from the encroaching tide
- invasive tourists
- trespassing hunters
- verb advance beyond the usual limit
infringe; impinge; encroach.
- adjective satellite gradually intrusive without right or permission
- poaching«3/5
poaching
- noun cooking in simmering liquid
- verb hunt illegally
poach.
- people are poaching elephants for their ivory
- noun cooking in simmering liquid
- slashing«3/5
slashing
- adjective satellite as if striking with slashing blows
- his slashing demon-ridden cadenza
- verb cut with sweeping strokes; as with an ax or machete
slash; cut down.
- adjective satellite as if striking with slashing blows
- machined«3/5
machine
- noun any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
- noun an efficient person
- the boxer was a magnificent fighting machine
- noun any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
- shined«3/5
shin
- noun the front part of the human leg between the knee and the ankle
- noun a cut of meat from the lower part of the leg
shin bone.
- noun the front part of the human leg between the knee and the ankle
- rethink«3/5
rethink
- noun thinking again about a choice previously made
second thought; afterthought; reconsideration.
- he had second thoughts about his purchase
- verb change one's mind
- He rethought his decision to take a vacation
- noun thinking again about a choice previously made
- dashing«3/5
dashing
- adjective satellite lively and spirited
gallant.
- a dashing hero
- verb run or move very quickly or hastily
shoot; flash; dart; dash; scud; scoot.
- She dashed into the yard
- adjective satellite lively and spirited
- caching«3/5
cache
- noun a hidden storage space (for money or provisions or weapons)
- noun a secret store of valuables or money
hoard; stash.
- noun a hidden storage space (for money or provisions or weapons)
- blushing«3/5
blushing
- adjective satellite having a red face from embarrassment or shame or agitation or emotional upset
red-faced; blushful.
- the blushing boy was brought before the Principal
- her blushful beau
- was red-faced with anger
- verb turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame
crimson; blush; redden; flush.
- The girl blushed when a young man whistled as she walked by
- adjective satellite having a red face from embarrassment or shame or agitation or emotional upset
- indochina«3/5
indochina
- noun a peninsula of southeastern Asia that includes Myanmar and Cambodia and Laos and Malaysia and Thailand and Vietnam
Indochinese peninsula.
- noun a peninsula of southeastern Asia that includes Myanmar and Cambodia and Laos and Malaysia and Thailand and Vietnam
- splashing«3/5
splashing
- noun the act of splashing a (liquid) substance on a surface
splattering; splash; spatter; spattering.
- noun the act of scattering water about haphazardly
splash.
- noun the act of splashing a (liquid) substance on a surface
- crouching«3/5
crouch
- noun the act of bending low with the limbs close to the body
- verb bend one's back forward from the waist on down
stoop; bend; bow.
- he crouched down
- She bowed before the Queen
- The young man stooped to pick up the girl's purse
- noun the act of bending low with the limbs close to the body
- punching«3/5
punch
- noun (boxing) a blow with the fist
biff; clout; poke; lick; slug.
- I gave him a clout on his nose
- noun an iced mixed drink usually containing alcohol and prepared for multiple servings; normally served in a punch bowl
- noun (boxing) a blow with the fist
- enriching«3/5
enrich
- verb make better or improve in quality
- The experience enriched her understanding
- enriched foods
- verb make wealthy or richer
- the oil boom enriched a lot of local people
- verb make better or improve in quality
- sketching«3/5
sketch
- noun preliminary drawing for later elaboration
study.
- he made several studies before starting to paint
- noun a brief literary description
vignette.
- noun preliminary drawing for later elaboration
- loathing«3/5
loathing
- noun hate coupled with disgust
odium; execration; abhorrence; abomination; detestation.
- verb find repugnant
abominate; execrate; abhor; loathe.
- I loathe that man
- She abhors cats
- noun hate coupled with disgust
- trustworthiness«3/5
trustworthiness
- noun the trait of deserving trust and confidence
trustiness.
- noun the trait of deserving trust and confidence
- stitching«3/5
stitching
- noun joining or attaching by stitches
sewing.
- verb fasten by sewing; do needlework
sew; sew together; stitch; run up.
- noun joining or attaching by stitches
- twitching«3/5
twitching
- noun a sudden muscle spasm; especially one caused by a nervous condition
vellication; twitch.
- verb make an uncontrolled, short, jerky motion
twitch; jerk.
- his face is twitching
- noun a sudden muscle spasm; especially one caused by a nervous condition
- bleaching«3/5
bleach
- noun the whiteness that results from removing the color from something
- a complete bleach usually requires several applications
- noun an agent that makes things white or colorless
blanching agent; whitener; bleaching agent.
- noun the whiteness that results from removing the color from something
- nourishing«3/5
nourishing
- adjective satellite of or providing nourishment
alimentary; nutritious; alimental; nutrient; nutritive.
- good nourishing stew
- verb provide with nourishment
nurture; nourish; sustain.
- We sustained ourselves on bread and water
- This kind of food is not nourishing for young children
- adjective satellite of or providing nourishment
- writhing«3/5
writhing
- adjective satellite moving in a twisting or snake-like or wormlike fashion
wriggling; wriggly; wiggly.
- wiggly worms
- verb to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)
twist; wrestle; writhe; worm; wriggle; squirm.
- The prisoner writhed in discomfort
- The child tried to wriggle free from his aunt's embrace
- adjective satellite moving in a twisting or snake-like or wormlike fashion
- shinto«3/5
shinto
One of the two great systems of religious belief in Japan. Its essence is ancestor worship, and sacrifice to dead heroes. Written also Sintu , andSintuism .
- wrenching«3/5
wrenching
- adjective satellite causing great physical or mental suffering
racking.
- a wrenching pain
- verb twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates
twist; wrench.
- wrench a window off its hinges
- wrench oneself free from somebody's grip
- a deep sigh was wrenched from his chest
- adjective satellite causing great physical or mental suffering
- arching«3/5
arching
- adjective satellite forming or resembling an arch
bowed; arched; arcuate; arciform; arced.
- an arched ceiling
- verb form an arch or curve
curve; arc; arch.
- her back arches
- her hips curve nicely
- adjective satellite forming or resembling an arch
- photographing«3/5
photograph
- noun a representation of a person or scene in the form of a print or transparent slide; recorded by a camera on light-sensitive material
photo; pic; picture; exposure.
- verb record on photographic film
snap; shoot.
- I photographed the scene of the accident
- She snapped a picture of the President
- noun a representation of a person or scene in the form of a print or transparent slide; recorded by a camera on light-sensitive material
- graphing«3/5
graph
- noun a visual representation of the relations between certain quantities plotted with reference to a set of axes
graphical record.
- verb represent by means of a graph
chart.
- chart the data
- noun a visual representation of the relations between certain quantities plotted with reference to a set of axes
- scorching«3/5
scorching
- adjective satellite hot and dry enough to burn or parch a surface
- scorching heat
- verb make very hot and dry
sear; scorch.
- The heat scorched the countryside
- adjective satellite hot and dry enough to burn or parch a surface
- pinching«3/5
pinch
- noun a painful or straitened circumstance
- the pinch of the recession
- noun an injury resulting from getting some body part squeezed
- noun a painful or straitened circumstance
- birthing«3/5
birthing
- noun the process of giving birth
giving birth; birth; parturition.
- verb cause to be born
have; deliver; birth; bear; give birth.
- My wife had twins yesterday!
- noun the process of giving birth
- fetching«3/5
fetching
- adjective satellite very attractive; capturing interest
taking; winning.
- a fetching new hairstyle
- something inexpressibly taking in his manner
- a winning personality
- verb go or come after and bring or take back
bring; fetch; convey; get.
- Get me those books over there, please
- Could you bring the wine?
- The dog fetched the hat
- adjective satellite very attractive; capturing interest
- snatching«3/5
snatch
- noun a small fragment
bit.
- overheard snatches of their conversation
- noun obscene terms for female genitals
puss; pussy; twat; slit; cunt.
- noun a small fragment
- lashing«3/5
lashing
- noun beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment
flogging; whipping; tanning; flagellation.
- noun rope that is used for fastening something to something else
- the boats were held together by lashings
- noun beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment
- clashing«3/5
clashing
- adjective satellite sharply and harshly discordant
- clashing interests of loggers and conservationists
- clashing colors
- verb crash together with violent impact
collide; clash.
- The cars collided
- Two meteors clashed
- adjective satellite sharply and harshly discordant
- pershing«3/5
pershing
- noun United States general who commanded the American forces in Europe during World War I (1860-1948)
John Joseph Pershing; Black Jack Pershing.
- noun United States general who commanded the American forces in Europe during World War I (1860-1948)
- relinquishing«3/5
relinquishing
- noun a verbal act of renouncing a claim or right or position etc.
relinquishment.
- noun the act of giving up and abandoning a struggle or task etc.
relinquishment.
- noun a verbal act of renouncing a claim or right or position etc.
- rhineland«3/5
rhineland
- noun a picturesque region of Germany around the Rhine river
Rheinland.
- noun a picturesque region of Germany around the Rhine river
- worthiness«3/5
worthiness
- noun the quality or state of having merit or value
- noun the quality or state of having merit or value
- brandishing«3/5
brandish
- noun the act of waving
flourish.
- verb move or swing back and forth
flourish; wave.
- She waved her gun
- noun the act of waving
- perishing«3/5
perish
- verb pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
decease; give-up the ghost; pop off; die; buy the farm; snuff it; choke; drop dead; pass away; expire; exit; croak; pass; go; kick the bucket; conk; cash in one's chips.
- She died from cancer
- The children perished in the fire
- The patient went peacefully
- The old guy kicked the bucket at the age of 102
- verb pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
- dispatching«3/5
dispatch
- noun an official report (usually sent in haste)
despatch; communique.
- noun the act of sending off something
despatch; shipment.
- noun an official report (usually sent in haste)
- breaching«3/5
breach
- noun a failure to perform some promised act or obligation
- noun an opening (especially a gap in a dike or fortification)
- noun a failure to perform some promised act or obligation
- chinook«3/5
chinook
- noun a warm dry wind blowing down the eastern slopes of the Rockies
snow eater; chinook wind.
- noun a member of an important North American Indian people who controlled the mouth of the Columbia river; they were organized into settlements rather than tribes
- noun a warm dry wind blowing down the eastern slopes of the Rockies
- patching«3/5
patching
- noun the act of mending a hole in a garment by sewing a patch over it
- verb to join or unite the pieces of
piece; patch.
- patch the skirt
- noun the act of mending a hole in a garment by sewing a patch over it
- bashing«3/5
bash
- noun a vigorous blow
knock; bang; belt; smash.
- the sudden knock floored him
- he took a bash right in his face
- he got a bang on the head
- noun an uproarious party
do; brawl.
- noun a vigorous blow
- extinguishing«3/5
extinguishing
- noun the act of extinguishing; causing to stop burning
quenching; extinction.
- the extinction of the lights
- verb put an end to; kill
snuff out; extinguish.
- The Nazis snuffed out the life of many Jewish children
- noun the act of extinguishing; causing to stop burning
- thinness«3/5
thinness
- noun relatively small dimension through an object as opposed to its length or width
tenuity; slenderness.
- the tenuity of a hair
- the thinness of a rope
- noun the property of having little body fat
leanness; spareness.
- noun relatively small dimension through an object as opposed to its length or width
- languishing«3/5
languish
- verb lose vigor, health, or flesh, as through grief
waste; pine away.
- After her husband died, she just pined away
- verb have a desire for something or someone who is not present
ache; yearn; pine; yen.
- She ached for a cigarette
- I am pining for my lover
- verb lose vigor, health, or flesh, as through grief
- sheathing«3/5
sheathing
- noun protective covering consisting, for example, of a layer of boards applied to the studs and joists of a building to strengthen it and serve as a foundation for a weatherproof exterior
overlayer; overlay.
- verb cover with a protective sheathing
sheathe.
- sheathe her face
- noun protective covering consisting, for example, of a layer of boards applied to the studs and joists of a building to strengthen it and serve as a foundation for a weatherproof exterior
- munching«3/5
munch
- noun Norwegian painter (1863-1944)
Edvard Munch.
- noun a large bite
- he tried to talk between munches on the sandwich
- noun Norwegian painter (1863-1944)
- etchings«3/5
etching
- noun an impression made from an etched plate
- noun an etched plate made with the use of acid
- noun an impression made from an etched plate
- labyrinthine«3/5
labyrinthine
- adjective relating to or affecting or originating in the inner ear
- labyrinthine deafness
- adjective satellite resembling a labyrinth in form or complexity
mazy; labyrinthian.
- a labyrinthine network of tortuous footpaths
- adjective relating to or affecting or originating in the inner ear
- hashing«3/5
hash
- noun chopped meat mixed with potatoes and browned
- noun purified resinous extract of the hemp plant; used as a hallucinogen
hasheesh; haschisch; hashish.
- noun chopped meat mixed with potatoes and browned
- hitching«3/5
hitch
- noun a period of time spent in military service
tour; term of enlistment; enlistment; duty tour; tour of duty.
- noun the state of inactivity following an interruption
halt; stoppage; stop; arrest; stay; check.
- the negotiations were in arrest
- held them in check
- during the halt he got some lunch
- the momentary stay enabled him to escape the blow
- he spent the entire stop in his seat
- noun a period of time spent in military service
- chink«3/5
chink
- noun (ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Chinese descent
Chinaman.
- noun a narrow opening as e.g. between planks in a wall
- noun (ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Chinese descent
- lynching«3/5
lynching
- noun putting a person to death by mob action without due process of law
- verb kill without legal sanction
lynch.
- The blood-thirsty mob lynched the alleged killer of the child
- noun putting a person to death by mob action without due process of law
- sighing«3/5
sigh
- noun an utterance made by exhaling audibly
suspiration.
- noun a sound like a person sighing
- she heard the sigh of the wind in the trees
- noun an utterance made by exhaling audibly
- hutchins«3/5
hutchins
- noun United States educator who was president of the University of Chicago (1899-1977)
Robert Maynard Hutchins.
- noun United States educator who was president of the University of Chicago (1899-1977)
- unthinking«3/5
unthinking
- adjective satellite not exhibiting or characterized by careful thought
unthoughtful; unreflective.
- adjective satellite without care or thought for others; `Let them eat cake'"
thoughtless; uncaring.
- the thoughtless saying of a great princess on being informed that the people had no bread
- adjective satellite not exhibiting or characterized by careful thought
- urchins«3/5
urchin
- noun poor and often mischievous city child
- noun poor and often mischievous city child
- chinaman«3/5
chinaman
A native of China; a Chinese.
- clenching«3/5
clench
- noun a small slip noose made with seizing
clinch.
- noun the act of grasping
grip; clutches; clutch; grasp; hold; clasp.
- he released his clasp on my arm
- he has a strong grip for an old man
- she kept a firm hold on the railing
- noun a small slip noose made with seizing
- unleashing«3/5
unleash
- verb release or vent
- unleash one's anger
- verb release from a leash
- unleash the dogs in the park
- verb release or vent
- farthing«3/5
farthing
- noun a former British bronze coin worth a quarter of a penny
- noun a former British bronze coin worth a quarter of a penny
- endorphins«3/5
endorphin
- noun a neurochemical occurring naturally in the brain and having analgesic properties
- noun a neurochemical occurring naturally in the brain and having analgesic properties
- cushing«3/5
cushing
- noun United States neurologist noted for his study of the brain and pituitary gland and who identified Cushing's syndrome (1869-1939)
Harvery Williams Cushing; Harvey Cushing.
- noun United States neurologist noted for his study of the brain and pituitary gland and who identified Cushing's syndrome (1869-1939)
- abolishing«3/5
abolish
- verb do away with
get rid of.
- Slavery was abolished in the mid-19th century in America and in Russia
- verb do away with
- scathing«3/5
scathing
- adjective satellite marked by harshly abusive criticism
vituperative.
- his scathing remarks about silly lady novelists
- her vituperative railing
- adjective satellite marked by harshly abusive criticism
- rhinitis«3/5
rhinitis
- noun an inflammation of the mucous membrane lining the nose (usually associated with nasal discharge)
coryza.
- noun an inflammation of the mucous membrane lining the nose (usually associated with nasal discharge)
- unhindered«3/5
unhindered
- adjective satellite not slowed or blocked or interfered with
unhampered.
- an outlet for healthy and unhampered action
- a priest unhampered by scruple
- the new stock market was unhampered by tradition
- adjective satellite not slowed or blocked or interfered with
- unflinching«3/5
unflinching
- adjective satellite not shrinking from danger
unintimidated; unblinking; unshrinking.
- adjective satellite not shrinking from danger
- astonishingly«3/5
astonishingly
- adverb in an amazing manner; to everyone's surprise
amazingly; surprisingly.
- amazingly, he finished medical school in three years
- adverb in an amazing manner; to everyone's surprise
- rhinoceros«3/5
rhinoceros
- noun massive powerful herbivorous odd-toed ungulate of southeast Asia and Africa having very thick skin and one or two horns on the snout
rhino.
- noun massive powerful herbivorous odd-toed ungulate of southeast Asia and Africa having very thick skin and one or two horns on the snout
- rhino«3/5
rhino
- noun massive powerful herbivorous odd-toed ungulate of southeast Asia and Africa having very thick skin and one or two horns on the snout
rhinoceros.
- noun massive powerful herbivorous odd-toed ungulate of southeast Asia and Africa having very thick skin and one or two horns on the snout
- zucchini«3/5
zucchini
- noun marrow squash plant whose fruit are eaten when small
courgette.
- noun small cucumber-shaped vegetable marrow; typically dark green
courgette.
- noun marrow squash plant whose fruit are eaten when small
- laughingly«3/5
laughingly
- adverb with laughter; while laughing
- he told the story laughingly
- adverb with laughter; while laughing
- chinatown«3/5
chinatown
Sorry, we do not have the definition for this word.
- schindler«3/5
schindler
Sorry, we do not have the definition for this word.
- methinks«3/5
methinks
It seems to me; I think. See R., except in poetry.Me .In all ages poets have been had in special reputation, and, methinks, not without great cause. Spenser.
- phineas«3/5
phineas
Sorry, we do not have the definition for this word.
- hushing«2/5
hushing
- noun a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval)
hissing; fizzle; sibilation; hiss.
- the performers could not be heard over the hissing of the audience
- verb become quiet or still; fall silent
hush.
- hush my baby!
- noun a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval)
- inching«2/5
inch
- noun a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
in.
- noun a unit of measurement for advertising space
column inch.
- noun a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
- washings«2/5
washing
- noun the work of cleansing (usually with soap and water)
lavation; wash.
- noun garments or white goods that can be cleaned by laundering
wash; laundry; washables.
- noun the work of cleansing (usually with soap and water)
- ditching«2/5
ditch
- noun a long narrow excavation in the earth
- noun any small natural waterway
- noun a long narrow excavation in the earth
- trenching«2/5
trench
- noun a ditch dug as a fortification having a parapet of the excavated earth
- noun a long steep-sided depression in the ocean floor
oceanic abyss; deep.
- noun a ditch dug as a fortification having a parapet of the excavated earth
- paragraphing«2/5
paragraph
- noun one of several distinct subdivisions of a text intended to separate ideas; the beginning is usually marked by a new indented line
- verb divide into paragraphs, as of text
- This story is well paragraphed
- noun one of several distinct subdivisions of a text intended to separate ideas; the beginning is usually marked by a new indented line
- bewitching«2/5
bewitching
- adjective satellite capturing interest as if by a spell
captivating; fascinating; entrancing; enthralling; enchanting.
- bewitching smile
- Roosevelt was a captivating speaker
- enchanting music
- an enthralling book
- antique papers of entrancing design
- a fascinating woman
- verb attract; cause to be enamored
capture; entrance; bewitch; fascinate; enamour; trance; captivate; beguile; charm; catch; becharm; enchant; enamor.
- She captured all the men's hearts
- adjective satellite capturing interest as if by a spell
- nothings«2/5
nothings
- noun inconsequential conversation
- they traded a few nothings as they parted
- noun a quantity of no importance
cypher; aught; zip; nil; nada; zero; nix; cipher; zilch; goose egg; zippo; nothing; naught; null.
- it looked like nothing I had ever seen before
- reduced to nil all the work we had done
- we racked up a pathetic goose egg
- it was all for naught
- I didn't hear zilch about it
- noun inconsequential conversation
- plaything«2/5
plaything
- noun an artifact designed to be played with
toy.
- noun an artifact designed to be played with
- playthings«2/5
plaything
- noun an artifact designed to be played with
toy.
- noun an artifact designed to be played with
- unhinged«2/5
unhinged
- adjective satellite affected with madness or insanity
crazy; brainsick; demented; disturbed; mad; sick; unbalanced.
- a man who had gone mad
- verb disturb in mind or make uneasy or cause to be worried or alarmed
perturb; disquiet; distract; cark; trouble; disorder; unhinge.
- She was rather perturbed by the news that her father was seriously ill
- adjective satellite affected with madness or insanity
- unearthing«2/5
unearth
- verb bring to light
- The CIA unearthed a plot to kill the President
- verb recover through digging
excavate.
- Schliemann excavated Troy
- excavate gold
- verb bring to light
- shiner«2/5
shiner
- noun a swollen bruise caused by a blow to the eye
black eye; mouse.
- noun something that shines (with emitted or reflected light)
- noun a swollen bruise caused by a blow to the eye
- mashing«2/5
mash
- noun a mixture of mashed malt grains and hot water; used in brewing
- noun mixture of ground animal feeds
- noun a mixture of mashed malt grains and hot water; used in brewing
- batching«2/5
batch
- noun all the loaves of bread baked at the same time
- noun (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent
plenty; great deal; pot; sight; flock; mint; slew; mountain; deal; wad; muckle; pile; lot; mickle; raft; quite a little; passel; hatful; mess; spate; heap; peck; stack; good deal; tidy sum; mass.
- a batch of letters
- a deal of trouble
- a lot of money
- he made a mint on the stock market
- see the rest of the winners in our huge passel of photos
- it must have cost plenty
- a slew of journalists
- a wad of money
- noun all the loaves of bread baked at the same time
- shiners«2/5
shiner
- noun a swollen bruise caused by a blow to the eye
black eye; mouse.
- noun something that shines (with emitted or reflected light)
- noun a swollen bruise caused by a blow to the eye
- mouthing«2/5
mouth
- noun the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
oral fissure; oral cavity; rima oris.
- he stuffed his mouth with candy
- noun the externally visible part of the oral cavity on the face and the system of organs surrounding the opening
- she wiped lipstick from her mouth
- noun the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
- detaching«2/5
detach
- verb cause to become detached or separated; take off
- detach the skin from the chicken before you eat it
- verb separate (a small unit) from a larger, especially for a special assignment
- detach a regiment
- verb cause to become detached or separated; take off
- groupthink«2/5
groupthink
- noun decision making by a group (especially in a manner that discourages creativity or individual responsibility)
- noun decision making by a group (especially in a manner that discourages creativity or individual responsibility)
- machinist«2/5
machinist
- noun a craftsman skilled in operating machine tools
shop mechanic; mechanic.
- noun a craftsman skilled in operating machine tools
- relishing«2/5
relishing
- noun taking a small amount into the mouth to test its quality
degustation; savoring; savouring; tasting.
- cooking was fine but it was the savoring that he enjoyed most
- verb derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
enjoy; savor; savour; bask; relish.
- She relished her fame and basked in her glory
- noun taking a small amount into the mouth to test its quality
- belching«2/5
belching
- noun the forceful expulsion of something from inside
- the belching of smoke from factory chimneys
- noun a reflex that expels gas noisily from the stomach through the mouth
burping; belch; eructation; burp.
- noun the forceful expulsion of something from inside
- reestablishing«2/5
reestablish
- verb bring back into original existence, use, function, or position
restore; reinstate.
- restore law and order
- reestablish peace in the region
- restore the emperor to the throne
- verb bring back into original existence, use, function, or position
- drenching«2/5
drenching
- noun the act of making something completely wet
soaking; souse; sousing.
- he gave it a good drenching
- verb drench or submerge or be drenched or submerged
drench; swamp.
- The tsunami swamped every boat in the harbor
- noun the act of making something completely wet
- morphing«2/5
morph
- verb cause to change shape in a computer animation
- The computer programmer morphed the image
- verb change shape as via computer animation
- In the video, Michael Jackson morphed into a panther
- verb cause to change shape in a computer animation
- machinists«2/5
machinist
- noun a craftsman skilled in operating machine tools
shop mechanic; mechanic.
- noun a craftsman skilled in operating machine tools
- meshing«2/5
meshing
- noun contact by fitting together
engagement; mesh; interlocking.
- the engagement of the clutch
- the meshing of gears
- noun an open fabric of string or rope or wire woven together at regular intervals
meshwork; net; mesh; network.
- noun contact by fitting together
- chino«2/5
chino
- noun trousers made with chino cloth
- noun a coarse twilled cotton fabric frequently used for uniforms
- noun trousers made with chino cloth
- gnashing«2/5
gnash
- verb grind together, of teeth
- verb grind together, of teeth
- chintz«2/5
chintz
- noun a brightly printed and glazed cotton fabric
- noun a brightly printed and glazed cotton fabric
- dishwashing«2/5
dishwashing
- noun the act of washing dishes
washup.
- noun the act of washing dishes
- bunching«2/5
bunch
- noun a grouping of a number of similar things
clustering; cluster; clump.
- a bunch of trees
- a cluster of admirers
- noun an informal body of friends
gang; crowd; crew.
- he still hangs out with the same crowd
- noun a grouping of a number of similar things
- embellishing«2/5
embellish
- verb add details to
dramatize; dramatise; blow up; pad; embroider; lard; aggrandise; aggrandize.
- verb be beautiful to look at
deck; beautify; decorate; grace; adorn.
- Flowers adorned the tables everywhere
- verb add details to
- perching«2/5
perch
- noun support consisting of a branch or rod that serves as a resting place (especially for a bird)
- noun a linear measure of 16.5 feet
pole; rod.
- noun support consisting of a branch or rod that serves as a resting place (especially for a bird)
- thins«2/5
thin
- verb lose thickness; become thin or thinner
- verb make thin or thinner
- Thin the solution
- verb lose thickness; become thin or thinner
- blanching«2/5
blanch
- verb turn pale, as if in fear
blench; pale.
- verb cook (vegetables) briefly
parboil.
- Parboil the beans before freezing them
- verb turn pale, as if in fear
- sloughing«2/5
sloughing
- noun the process whereby something is shed
shedding.
- verb cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers
moult; exuviate; shed; molt; slough.
- our dog sheds every Spring
- noun the process whereby something is shed
- whines«2/5
whine
- noun a complaint uttered in a plaintive whining way
whimper.
- verb move with a whining sound
- The bullets were whining past us
- noun a complaint uttered in a plaintive whining way
- earthing«2/5
earthing
- noun fastening electrical equipment to earth
grounding.
- verb hide in the earth like a hunted animal
earth.
- noun fastening electrical equipment to earth
- lashings«2/5
lashings
- noun a large number or amount
heaps; rafts; wads; piles; lots; scads; slews; tons; gobs; scores; oodles; loads; dozens; stacks.
- made lots of new friends
- she amassed stacks of newspapers
- noun beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment
flogging; whipping; lashing; tanning; flagellation.
- noun a large number or amount
- sphinxes«2/5
sphinx
- noun an inscrutable person who keeps his thoughts and intentions secret
- noun (Greek mythology) a riddling winged monster with a woman's head and breast on a lion's body; daughter of Typhon
- noun an inscrutable person who keeps his thoughts and intentions secret
- machineries«2/5
machinery
- noun machines or machine systems collectively
- noun a system of means and activities whereby a social institution functions
- the complex machinery of negotiation
- the machinery of command labored and brought forth an order
- noun machines or machine systems collectively
- impoverishing«2/5
impoverish
- verb make poor
- verb take away
deprive.
- verb make poor
- chinos«2/5
chino
- noun trousers made with chino cloth
- noun a coarse twilled cotton fabric frequently used for uniforms
- noun trousers made with chino cloth
- telegraphing«2/5
telegraph
- noun apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in Morse code)
telegraphy.
- verb send cables, wires, or telegrams
wire; cable.
- noun apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in Morse code)
- ashing«2/5
ash
- noun the residue that remains when something is burned
- noun any of various deciduous pinnate-leaved ornamental or timber trees of the genus Fraxinus
ash tree.
- noun the residue that remains when something is burned
- douching«2/5
douche
- noun a small syringe with detachable nozzles; used for vaginal lavage and enemas
douche bag.
- noun irrigation with a jet of water or medicated solution into or around a body part (especially the vagina) to treat infections or cleanse from odorous contents
- noun a small syringe with detachable nozzles; used for vaginal lavage and enemas
- breathings«2/5
breathing
- noun the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation
external respiration; respiration; ventilation.
- verb draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs
breathe; respire; take a breath; suspire.
- I can breathe better when the air is clean
- The patient is respiring
- noun the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation
- trephine«2/5
trephine
- noun a surgical instrument used to remove sections of bone from the skull
trepan.
- verb operate on with a trephine
- noun a surgical instrument used to remove sections of bone from the skull
- sandwiching«2/5
sandwich
- noun two (or more) slices of bread with a filling between them
- verb make into a sandwich
- noun two (or more) slices of bread with a filling between them
- machination«2/5
machination
- noun a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends
intrigue.
- noun a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends
- shins«2/5
shin
- noun the front part of the human leg between the knee and the ankle
- noun a cut of meat from the lower part of the leg
shin bone.
- noun the front part of the human leg between the knee and the ankle
- chine«2/5
chine
- noun cut of meat or fish including at least part of the backbone
- noun backbone of an animal
- noun cut of meat or fish including at least part of the backbone
- cashing«2/5
cash
- noun money in the form of bills or coins
hard currency; hard cash.
- there is a desperate shortage of hard cash
- noun prompt payment for goods or services in currency or by check
immediate payment.
- noun money in the form of bills or coins
- ravishing«2/5
ravishing
- adjective satellite stunningly beautiful
- a ravishing blonde
- verb force (someone) to have sex against their will
violate; ravish; dishonor; assault; dishonour; outrage; rape.
- The woman was raped on her way home at night
- adjective satellite stunningly beautiful
- lurching«2/5
lurch
- noun an unsteady uneven gait
stagger; stumble.
- noun a decisive defeat in a game (especially in cribbage)
- noun an unsteady uneven gait
- thinnest«2/5
thin
- verb lose thickness; become thin or thinner
- verb make thin or thinner
- Thin the solution
- verb lose thickness; become thin or thinner
- teething«2/5
teething
- noun the eruption through the gums of baby teeth
odontiasis; dentition.
- verb grow teeth; cut the baby teeth
teethe.
- The little one is teething now
- noun the eruption through the gums of baby teeth
- skirmishing«2/5
skirmish
- noun a minor short-term fight
encounter; brush; clash.
- verb engage in a skirmish
- noun a minor short-term fight
- admonishing«2/5
admonishing
- adjective satellite expressing reproof or reproach especially as a corrective
admonitory; reproachful; reproving.
- verb admonish or counsel in terms of someone's behavior
warn; admonish; discourage; monish.
- I warned him not to go too far
- I warn you against false assumptions
- She warned him to be quiet
- adjective satellite expressing reproof or reproach especially as a corrective
- bushing«2/5
bushing
- noun an insulating liner in an opening through which conductors pass
- noun a cylindrical metal lining used to reduce friction
cylindrical lining.
- noun an insulating liner in an opening through which conductors pass
- replenishing«2/5
replenish
- verb fill something that had previously been emptied
refill; fill again.
- refill my glass, please
- verb fill something that had previously been emptied
- retouching«2/5
retouch
- verb give retouches to (hair)
- retouch the roots
- verb alter so as to produce a more desirable appearance
touch up.
- This photograph has been retouched!
- verb give retouches to (hair)
- slouching«2/5
slouch
- noun an incompetent person; usually used in negative constructions
- he's no slouch when it comes to baseball
- noun a stooping carriage in standing and walking
- noun an incompetent person; usually used in negative constructions
- chinks«2/5
chink
- noun (ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Chinese descent
Chinaman.
- noun a narrow opening as e.g. between planks in a wall
- noun (ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Chinese descent
- thinkable«2/5
thinkable
- adjective capable of being conceived or imagined or considered
- adjective capable of being conceived or imagined or considered
- retching«2/5
retch
- noun an involuntary spasm of ineffectual vomiting
heave.
- a bad case of the heaves
- verb eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth
regorge; be sick; disgorge; spew; vomit up; puke; honk; cat; purge; cast; spue; upchuck; vomit; sick; barf; regurgitate; throw up; chuck.
- After drinking too much, the students vomited
- He purged continuously
- The patient regurgitated the food we gave him last night
- noun an involuntary spasm of ineffectual vomiting
- xanthine«2/5
xanthine
- noun crystalline oxidation product of the metabolism of nucleoproteins; precursor of uric acid; found in many organs and in urine
- noun crystalline oxidation product of the metabolism of nucleoproteins; precursor of uric acid; found in many organs and in urine
- chinas«2/5
china
- noun a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world
Cathay; PRC; Communist China; mainland China; Red China; People's Republic of China.
- noun high quality porcelain originally made only in China
- noun a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world
- frothing«2/5
frothing
- adjective satellite producing or covered with lathery sweat or saliva from exhaustion or disease
foamy; foaming.
- the rabid animal's frothing mouth
- verb become bubbly or frothy or foaming
froth; foam; effervesce; sparkle; form bubbles; fizz.
- The boiling soup was frothing
- The river was foaming
- Sparkling water
- adjective satellite producing or covered with lathery sweat or saliva from exhaustion or disease
- mulching«2/5
mulch
- noun a protective covering of rotting vegetable matter spread to reduce evaporation and soil erosion
- verb cover with mulch
- mulch the flowerbeds
- noun a protective covering of rotting vegetable matter spread to reduce evaporation and soil erosion
- echinoderms«2/5
echinoderm
- noun marine invertebrates with tube feet and five-part radially symmetrical bodies
- noun marine invertebrates with tube feet and five-part radially symmetrical bodies
- latching«2/5
latch
- noun spring-loaded doorlock that can only be opened from the outside with a key
door latch.
- noun catch for fastening a door or gate; a bar that can be lowered or slid into a groove
- noun spring-loaded doorlock that can only be opened from the outside with a key
- shingled«2/5
shingle
- noun building material used as siding or roofing
shake.
- noun coarse beach gravel of small waterworn stones and pebbles (or a stretch of shore covered with such gravel)
- noun building material used as siding or roofing
- entrenching«2/5
entrench
- verb fix firmly or securely
intrench.
- verb impinge or infringe upon
impinge; trench; encroach.
- This impinges on my rights as an individual
- This matter entrenches on other domains
- verb fix firmly or securely
- dishing«2/5
dish
- noun a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
- we gave them a set of dishes for a wedding present
- noun a particular item of prepared food
- she prepared a special dish for dinner
- noun a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
- bushings«2/5
bushing
- noun an insulating liner in an opening through which conductors pass
- noun a cylindrical metal lining used to reduce friction
cylindrical lining.
- noun an insulating liner in an opening through which conductors pass
- lunching«2/5
lunching
- noun the act of eating lunch
- verb take the midday meal
lunch.
- At what time are you lunching?
- noun the act of eating lunch
- cochineal«2/5
cochineal
- noun a red dyestuff consisting of dried bodies of female cochineal insects
- noun Mexican red scale insect that feeds on cacti; the source of a red dye
Dactylopius coccus; cochineal insect.
- noun a red dyestuff consisting of dried bodies of female cochineal insects
- notching«2/5
notch
- noun a V-shaped indentation
- mandibular notch
- noun the location in a range of mountains of a geological formation that is lower than the surrounding peaks
mountain pass; pass.
- we got through the pass before it started to snow
- noun a V-shaped indentation
- trashing«2/5
trash
- noun worthless material that is to be disposed of
scrap; rubbish.
- noun worthless people
scum.
- noun worthless material that is to be disposed of
- freethinkers«2/5
freethinker
- noun a person who believes that God created the universe and then abandoned it
deist.
- noun a person who believes that God created the universe and then abandoned it
- broaching«2/5
broach
- noun a decorative pin worn by women
breastpin; brooch.
- verb bring up a topic for discussion
initiate.
- noun a decorative pin worn by women
- fleshing«2/5
flesh
- noun the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat
- noun alternative names for the body of a human being
form; figure; soma; frame; physique; material body; anatomy; shape; chassis; build; human body; physical body; bod.
- Leonardo studied the human body
- he has a strong physique
- the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak
- noun the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat
- clinching«2/5
clinch
- noun (boxing) the act of one boxer holding onto the other to avoid being hit and to rest momentarily
- noun a small slip noose made with seizing
clench.
- noun (boxing) the act of one boxer holding onto the other to avoid being hit and to rest momentarily
- phosphine«2/5
phosphine
- noun a colorless gas with a strong fishy smell; used as a pesticide
- noun a colorless gas with a strong fishy smell; used as a pesticide
- squashing«2/5
squash
- noun any of numerous annual trailing plants of the genus Cucurbita grown for their fleshy edible fruits
squash vine.
- noun edible fruit of a squash plant; eaten as a vegetable
- noun any of numerous annual trailing plants of the genus Cucurbita grown for their fleshy edible fruits
- chinchilla«2/5
chinchilla
- noun the expensive silvery grey fur of the chinchilla
- noun a thick twilled fabric of wool and cotton
- noun the expensive silvery grey fur of the chinchilla
- witching«2/5
witching
- noun the use or practice of witchcraft
- verb cast a spell over someone or something; put a hex on someone or something
bewitch; hex; glamour; witch; enchant; jinx.
- noun the use or practice of witchcraft
- kachina«2/5
kachina
- noun a masked dancer during a Pueblo religious ceremony who is thought to embody some particular spirit
- noun a deified spirit of the Pueblo people
- noun a masked dancer during a Pueblo religious ceremony who is thought to embody some particular spirit
- impeaching«2/5
impeach
- verb challenge the honesty or veracity of
- the lawyers tried to impeach the credibility of the witnesses
- verb charge (a public official) with an offense or misdemeanor committed while in office
- The President was impeached
- verb challenge the honesty or veracity of
- whitewashing«2/5
whitewash
- noun a defeat in which the losing person or team fails to score
- noun wash consisting of lime and size in water; used for whitening walls and other surfaces
- noun a defeat in which the losing person or team fails to score
- shoeshine«2/5
shoeshine
- noun a shiny finish put on shoes with polish and buffing
- his trousers had a sharp crease and you could see your reflection in his shoeshine
- noun the act of shining shoes
- he charged a dollar for a shoeshine
- noun a shiny finish put on shoes with polish and buffing
- freethinker«2/5
freethinker
- noun a person who believes that God created the universe and then abandoned it
deist.
- noun a person who believes that God created the universe and then abandoned it
- sleuthing«2/5
sleuthing
- noun a police investigation to determine the perpetrator
detection; detecting; detective work.
- detection is hard on the feet
- verb watch, observe, or inquire secretly
sleuth; spy; snoop; stag.
- noun a police investigation to determine the perpetrator
- laughingstock«2/5
laughingstock
- noun a victim of ridicule or pranks
stooge; goat; butt.
- noun a victim of ridicule or pranks
- hunching«2/5
hunch
- noun an impression that something might be the case
intuition; suspicion.
- he had an intuition that something had gone wrong
- noun the act of bending yourself into a humped position
- noun an impression that something might be the case
- lavishing«2/5
lavish
- verb expend profusely; also used with abstract nouns
shower.
- He was showered with praise
- adjective satellite very generous
overgenerous; unstinting; unstinted; munificent; too-generous; unsparing.
- distributed gifts with a lavish hand
- the critics were lavish in their praise
- a munificent gift
- his father gave him a half-dollar and his mother a quarter and he thought them munificent
- prodigal praise
- unsparing generosity
- his unstinted devotion
- called for unstinting aid to Britain
- verb expend profusely; also used with abstract nouns
- despatching«2/5
despatch
- noun an official report (usually sent in haste)
dispatch; communique.
- noun the property of being prompt and efficient
expeditiousness; dispatch; expedition.
- it was done with dispatch
- noun an official report (usually sent in haste)
- berthing«2/5
berth
- noun a job in an organization
office; billet; spot; place; situation; position; post.
- he occupied a post in the treasury
- noun a place where a craft can be made fast
moorage; slip; mooring.
- noun a job in an organization
- rehashing«2/5
rehash
- noun old material that is slightly reworked and used again
- merely a dull rehash of his first novel
- verb present or use over, with no or few changes
- noun old material that is slightly reworked and used again
- thinners«2/5
thinner
- noun a diluting agent
dilutant; diluent.
- adjective of relatively small extent from one surface to the opposite or in cross section
thin.
- thin wire
- a thin chiffon blouse
- a thin book
- a thin layer of paint
- noun a diluting agent
- quashing«2/5
quash
- verb put down by force or intimidation
subdue; reduce; repress; subjugate; keep down.
- The government quashes any attempt of an uprising
- China keeps down her dissidents very efficiently
- The rich landowners subjugated the peasants working the land
- verb declare invalid
invalidate; annul; void; nullify; avoid.
- The contract was annulled
- void a plea
- verb put down by force or intimidation
- squelching«2/5
squelch
- noun a crushing remark
put-down; squelcher; takedown.
- noun an electric circuit that cuts off a receiver when the signal becomes weaker than the noise
squelcher; squelch circuit.
- noun a crushing remark
- outweighing«2/5
outweigh
- verb be heavier than
- verb weigh more heavily
overbalance; outbalance; preponderate.
- these considerations outweigh our wishes
- verb be heavier than
- tarnishing«2/5
tarnish
- noun discoloration of metal surface caused by oxidation
- verb make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically
sully; stain; maculate; defile.
- The silver was tarnished by the long exposure to the air
- Her reputation was sullied after the affair with a married man
- noun discoloration of metal surface caused by oxidation
- torching«2/5
torch
- noun a light usually carried in the hand; consists of some flammable substance
- noun tall-stalked very woolly mullein with densely packed yellow flowers; ancient Greeks and Romans dipped the stalks in tallow for funeral torches
common mullein; woolly mullein; Aaron's rod; great mullein; flannel mullein; Verbascum thapsus.
- noun a light usually carried in the hand; consists of some flammable substance
- varnishing«2/5
varnish
- noun a coating that provides a hard, lustrous, transparent finish to a surface
- verb cover with varnish
seal.
- noun a coating that provides a hard, lustrous, transparent finish to a surface
- whooshing«2/5
whoosh
- noun the noise produced by the sudden rush of a fluid (a gas or liquid)
swoosh.
- verb move with a sibilant sound
woosh.
- He whooshed the doors open
- noun the noise produced by the sudden rush of a fluid (a gas or liquid)
- preachings«2/5
preaching
- noun an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
discourse; sermon.
- noun a moralistic rebuke
sermon.
- your preaching is wasted on him
- noun an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
- refinishing«2/5
refinish
- verb give a new surface
- refinish the dining room furniture
- verb give a new surface
- behinds«2/5
behind
- noun the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
bum; seat; stern; keister; tail end; prat; bottom; rear end; buns; tail; tush; rump; fanny; ass; tooshie; hind end; posterior; hindquarters; butt; nates; rear; arse; buttocks; backside; derriere; can; fundament.
- he deserves a good kick in the butt
- are you going to sit on your fanny and do nothing?
- adjective satellite having the lower score or lagging position in a contest
- behind by two points
- the 8th inning found the home team trailing
- noun the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
- parching«2/5
parch
- verb cause to wither or parch from exposure to heat
sear.
- The sun parched the earth
- verb cause to wither or parch from exposure to heat
- choreographing«2/5
choreograph
- verb compose a sequence of dance steps, often to music
- Balanchine choreographed many pieces to Stravinsky's music
- verb plan and oversee the development and details of
- The meeting between the two Presidents had been carefully choreographed
- verb compose a sequence of dance steps, often to music
- kachinas«2/5
kachina
- noun a masked dancer during a Pueblo religious ceremony who is thought to embody some particular spirit
- noun a deified spirit of the Pueblo people
- noun a masked dancer during a Pueblo religious ceremony who is thought to embody some particular spirit
- echinoderm«2/5
echinoderm
- noun marine invertebrates with tube feet and five-part radially symmetrical bodies
- noun marine invertebrates with tube feet and five-part radially symmetrical bodies
- garnishing«2/5
garnish
- noun something (such as parsley) added to a dish for flavor or decoration
- noun any decoration added as a trimming or adornment
- noun something (such as parsley) added to a dish for flavor or decoration
- stashing«2/5
stash
- noun a secret store of valuables or money
cache; hoard.
- verb save up as for future use
squirrel away; cache; lay away; hive up; hoard.
- noun a secret store of valuables or money
- beseeching«2/5
beseeching
- adjective begging
imploring; pleading.
- verb ask for or request earnestly
beseech; bid; entreat; press; adjure; conjure.
- The prophet bid all people to become good persons
- adjective begging
- chins«2/5
chin
- noun the protruding part of the lower jaw
mentum.
- noun Kamarupan languages spoken in western Burma and Bangladesh and easternmost India
Kuki; Kuki-Chin.
- noun the protruding part of the lower jaw
- lynchings«2/5
lynching
- noun putting a person to death by mob action without due process of law
- verb kill without legal sanction
lynch.
- The blood-thirsty mob lynched the alleged killer of the child
- noun putting a person to death by mob action without due process of law
- brainwashing«2/5
brainwashing
- noun forcible indoctrination into a new set of attitudes and beliefs
- verb persuade completely, often through coercion
brainwash.
- The propaganda brainwashed many people
- noun forcible indoctrination into a new set of attitudes and beliefs
- tithing«2/5
tithe
- noun a levy of one tenth of something
- noun an offering of a tenth part of some personal income
- noun a levy of one tenth of something
- banishing«2/5
banish
- verb expel from a community or group
ostracize; blackball; shun; cast out; ban; ostracise.
- verb ban from a place of residence, as for punishment
ban.
- verb expel from a community or group
- cherishing«2/5
cherish
- verb be fond of; be attached to
treasure; hold dear; care for.
- verb be fond of; be attached to
- demolishing«2/5
demolishing
- noun complete destruction of a building
tearing down; leveling; razing.
- verb destroy completely
demolish; pulverise; pulverize.
- the wrecking ball demolished the building
- demolish your enemies
- pulverize the rebellion before it gets out of hand
- noun complete destruction of a building
- unworthiness«2/5
unworthiness
- noun the quality or state of lacking merit or value
- noun the quality of being not particularly suitable or befitting
inappropriateness.
- he retracted nothing that he had said about the inappropriateness of either a corporeal God or a God who is a person
- his praise released from her loud protestations of her unworthiness
- noun the quality or state of lacking merit or value
- roughing«2/5
rough
- noun the part of a golf course bordering the fairway where the grass is not cut short
- verb prepare in preliminary or sketchy form
rough in; rough out.
- noun the part of a golf course bordering the fairway where the grass is not cut short
- creditworthiness«2/5
creditworthiness
- noun trustworthiness with money as based on a person's credit history; a general qualification for borrowing
- noun trustworthiness with money as based on a person's credit history; a general qualification for borrowing
- flinching«2/5
flinch
- noun a reflex response to sudden pain
wince.
- verb draw back, as with fear or pain
squinch; recoil; wince; quail; cringe; shrink; funk.
- she flinched when they showed the slaughtering of the calf
- noun a reflex response to sudden pain
- swishing«2/5
swish
- noun a brushing or rustling sound
- verb move with or cause to move with a whistling or hissing sound
swosh; lap; swoosh.
- The bubbles swoshed around in the glass
- The curtain swooshed open
- noun a brushing or rustling sound
- balanchine«2/5
balanchine
- noun United States dancer and choreographer (born in Russia) noted for his abstract and formal works (1904-1983)
George Balanchine.
- noun United States dancer and choreographer (born in Russia) noted for his abstract and formal works (1904-1983)
- overreaching«2/5
overreaching
- adjective satellite revealing excessive self-confidence; reaching for the heights
vaulting.
- vaulting ambition
- verb fail by aiming too high or trying too hard
overreach.
- adjective satellite revealing excessive self-confidence; reaching for the heights
- refreshingly«2/5
refreshingly
- adverb in a manner that relieves fatigue and restores vitality
refreshfully.
- the air was refreshingly cool
- adverb in a pleasantly novel manner
- she was refreshingly free from shyness
- adverb in a manner that relieves fatigue and restores vitality
- sloshing«2/5
slosh
- verb make a splashing sound
splosh; slush; splash.
- water was splashing on the floor
- verb walk through mud or mire
squish; splosh; splash; squelch; slop.
- We had to splosh across the wet meadow
- verb make a splashing sound
- sunbathing«2/5
sunbathe
- verb expose one's body to the sun
sun.
- verb expose one's body to the sun
- triumphing«2/5
triumph
- noun a successful ending of a struggle or contest
victory.
- a narrow victory
- the general always gets credit for his army's victory
- clinched a victory
- convincing victory
- the agreement was a triumph for common sense
- noun the exultation of victory
- noun a successful ending of a struggle or contest
- ornithine«2/5
ornithine
- noun an amino acid that does not occur in proteins but is important in the formation of urea
- noun an amino acid that does not occur in proteins but is important in the formation of urea
- refurbishing«2/5
refurbish
- verb make brighter and prettier
renovate; freshen up.
- we refurbished the guest wing
- My wife wants us to renovate
- verb make brighter and prettier
- chinamen«2/5
chinaman
- noun (ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Chinese descent
chink.
- noun a ball bowled by a left-handed bowler to a right-handed batsman that spins from off to leg
- noun (ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Chinese descent
- reproaching«2/5
reproach
- noun a mild rebuke or criticism
- words of reproach
- noun disgrace or shame
- he brought reproach upon his family
- noun a mild rebuke or criticism
- shingon«2/5
shingon
- noun a form of Buddhism emphasizing mystical symbolism of mantras and mudras and the Buddha's ideal which is inexpressible
- noun a form of Buddhism emphasizing mystical symbolism of mantras and mudras and the Buddha's ideal which is inexpressible
- outshine«2/5
outshine
- verb shine brighter than
- What star outshines the sun?
- verb attract more attention and praise than others
- This film outshone all the others in quality
- verb shine brighter than
- bitching«2/5
bitch
- noun an unpleasant difficulty
- this problem is a real bitch
- noun a person (usually but not necessarily a woman) who is thoroughly disliked
cunt.
- she said her son thought Hillary was a bitch
- noun an unpleasant difficulty
- neighing«2/5
neigh
- noun the characteristic sounds made by a horse
whinny; nicker; whicker.
- verb make a characteristic sound, of a horse
whinny; nicker; whicker.
- noun the characteristic sounds made by a horse
- burnishing«2/5
burnish
- noun the property of being smooth and shiny
glossiness; polish; gloss.
- verb polish and make shiny
furbish; buff.
- buff the wooden floors
- buff my shoes
- noun the property of being smooth and shiny
- mismatching«2/5
mismatch
- noun a bad or unsuitable match
- verb match badly; match two objects or people that do not go together
- noun a bad or unsuitable match
- whinnied«2/5
whinny
- noun the characteristic sounds made by a horse
nicker; neigh; whicker.
- verb make a characteristic sound, of a horse
nicker; neigh; whicker.
- noun the characteristic sounds made by a horse
- couching«2/5
couch
- noun an upholstered seat for more than one person
lounge; sofa.
- noun a flat coat of paint or varnish used by artists as a primer
- noun an upholstered seat for more than one person
- rhinorrhea«2/5
rhinorrhea
- noun persistent watery mucus discharge from the nose (as in the common cold)
- noun persistent watery mucus discharge from the nose (as in the common cold)
- freethinking«2/5
freethinking
- noun the doctrine that reason is the right basis for regulating conduct
rationalism.
- noun the doctrine that reason is the right basis for regulating conduct
- bequeathing«2/5
bequeath
- verb leave or give by will after one's death
will; leave.
- My aunt bequeathed me all her jewelry
- My grandfather left me his entire estate
- verb leave or give by will after one's death
- whinny«2/5
whinny
- noun the characteristic sounds made by a horse
nicker; neigh; whicker.
- verb make a characteristic sound, of a horse
nicker; neigh; whicker.
- noun the characteristic sounds made by a horse
- birdwatching«2/5
birdwatch
- verb watch and study birds in their natural habitat
bird.
- verb watch and study birds in their natural habitat
- vanquishing«2/5
vanquish
- verb come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
shell; beat; trounce; crush; beat out.
- Agassi beat Becker in the tennis championship
- We beat the competition
- Harvard defeated Yale in the last football game
- verb come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
- thatching«2/5
thatch
- noun hair resembling thatched roofing material
- noun plant stalks used as roofing material
- noun hair resembling thatched roofing material
- bethink«2/5
bethink
- verb cause oneself to consider something
- verb consider or ponder something carefully
- She bethought her of their predicament
- verb cause oneself to consider something
- blameworthiness«2/5
blameworthiness
- noun a state of guilt
culpability; culpableness.
- noun a state of guilt
- airworthiness«2/5
airworthiness
- noun fitness to fly
- the plane received a certificate of airworthiness
- noun fitness to fly
- filthiness«2/5
filthiness
- noun a state characterized by foul or disgusting dirt and refuse
nastiness; filth; foulness.
- noun moral corruption or pollution
- this deformity and filthiness of sin
- noun a state characterized by foul or disgusting dirt and refuse
- healthiness«2/5
healthiness
- noun the state of being vigorous and free from bodily or mental disease
good health.
- noun the state of being vigorous and free from bodily or mental disease
- newsworthiness«2/5
newsworthiness
- noun the quality of being sufficiently interesting to be reported in news bulletins
news.
- the judge conceded the newsworthiness of the trial
- he is no longer news in the fashion world
- noun the quality of being sufficiently interesting to be reported in news bulletins
- auchincloss«2/5
auchincloss
- noun United States writer (born in 1917)
Louis Stanton Auchincloss; Louis Auchincloss.
- noun United States writer (born in 1917)
- farthings«2/5
farthing
- noun a former British bronze coin worth a quarter of a penny
- noun a former British bronze coin worth a quarter of a penny
- ambushing«2/5
ambush
- noun the act of concealing yourself and lying in wait to attack by surprise
lying in wait; ambuscade; trap.
- verb wait in hiding to attack
scupper; lie in wait; lurk; bushwhack; waylay; ambuscade.
- noun the act of concealing yourself and lying in wait to attack by surprise
- seaworthiness«2/5
seaworthiness
- noun fitness to traverse the seas
fitness.
- noun fitness to traverse the seas
- shintoism«2/5
shintoism
- noun the ancient indigenous religion of Japan lacking formal dogma; characterized by a veneration of nature spirits and of ancestors
Shinto.
- noun the ancient indigenous religion of Japan lacking formal dogma; characterized by a veneration of nature spirits and of ancestors
- washingtonians«2/5
washingtonian
- noun a native or resident of the city of Washington
- noun a native or resident of the state of Washington
- noun a native or resident of the city of Washington
- washingtonian«2/5
washingtonian
Pertaining to, or characteristic of, George Lowell.Washington ;as, a .Washingtonian policy
- whinnying«2/5
whinny
- noun the characteristic sounds made by a horse
nicker; neigh; whicker.
- verb make a characteristic sound, of a horse
nicker; neigh; whicker.
- noun the characteristic sounds made by a horse
- vouching«2/5
vouch
- verb give personal assurance; guarantee
- Will he vouch for me?
- verb give surety or assume responsibility
guarantee.
- I vouch for the quality of my products
- verb give personal assurance; guarantee
- chinoiserie«2/5
chinoiserie
- noun a style in art reflecting Chinese influence; elaborately decorated and intricately patterned
- noun a style in art reflecting Chinese influence; elaborately decorated and intricately patterned
- shinny«2/5
shinny
- noun a simple version of hockey played by children on the streets (or on ice or on a field) using a ball or can as the puck
shinney.
- verb climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling
shin; skin; sputter; clamber; scramble; struggle.
- noun a simple version of hockey played by children on the streets (or on ice or on a field) using a ball or can as the puck
- shushing«2/5
shush
- verb silence (someone) by uttering `shush!'
- verb silence (someone) by uttering `shush!'
- sportfishing«2/5
sportfishing
- noun the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
fishing.
- noun the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
- echinacea«2/5
echinacea
- noun small genus of North American coarse perennial herbs
genus Echinacea.
- noun small genus of North American coarse perennial herbs
- unthinkingly«2/5
unthinkingly
- adverb in a thoughtless manner
thoughtlessly; unthinking.
- he stared thoughtlessly at the picture
- adverb in a thoughtless manner
- rhinoplasty«2/5
rhinoplasty
- noun cosmetic surgery to improve the appearance of your nose
nose job.
- noun cosmetic surgery to improve the appearance of your nose
- sphincters«2/5
sphincter
- noun a ring of muscle that contracts to close an opening
sphincter muscle; anatomical sphincter.
- noun a ring of muscle that contracts to close an opening
- whiny«2/5
whiny
- adjective satellite habitually complaining
fretful; whiney; querulous.
- a whiny child
- adjective satellite habitually complaining
- touchingly«2/5
touchingly
- adverb in a poignant or touching manner
poignantly; affectingly.
- she spoke poignantly
- adverb in a poignant or touching manner
- tahini«2/5
tahini
- noun a thick Middle Eastern paste made from ground sesame seeds
- noun a thick Middle Eastern paste made from ground sesame seeds
- maraschino«2/5
maraschino
- noun distilled from fermented juice of bitter wild marasca cherries
maraschino liqueur.
- noun cherry preserved in true or imitation maraschino liqueur
maraschino cherry.
- noun distilled from fermented juice of bitter wild marasca cherries
- patchiness«2/5
patchiness
- noun unevenness in quality or performance
- noun unevenness in quality or performance
- underclothing«2/5
underclothing
- noun undergarment worn next to the skin and under the outer garments
underwear; underclothes.
- noun undergarment worn next to the skin and under the outer garments
- kishinev«2/5
kishinev
- noun the capital of Moldova
Chisinau; capital of Moldova.
- noun the capital of Moldova
- catechins«2/5
catechin
- noun a tannic acid that is extracted from black catechu as a white crystalline substance
- noun a tannic acid that is extracted from black catechu as a white crystalline substance
- trichinosis«2/5
trichinosis
- noun infestation by trichina larvae that are transmitted by eating inadequately cooked meat (especially pork); larvae migrate from the intestinal tract to the muscles where they become encysted
trichiniasis; myositis trichinosa.
- noun infestation by trichina larvae that are transmitted by eating inadequately cooked meat (especially pork); larvae migrate from the intestinal tract to the muscles where they become encysted
- shinning«2/5
shin
- noun the front part of the human leg between the knee and the ankle
- noun a cut of meat from the lower part of the leg
shin bone.
- noun the front part of the human leg between the knee and the ankle
- shindig«2/5
shindig
- noun a large and noisy party of people
shindy.
- noun a large and noisy party of people
- soothingly«2/5
soothingly
- adverb in a soothing manner
- the mother talked soothingly to her child
- adverb in a soothing manner
- rhinos«2/5
rhino
- noun massive powerful herbivorous odd-toed ungulate of southeast Asia and Africa having very thick skin and one or two horns on the snout
rhinoceros.
- noun massive powerful herbivorous odd-toed ungulate of southeast Asia and Africa having very thick skin and one or two horns on the snout
- searchingly«2/5
searchingly
- adverb in a searching manner
- `Are you really happy with him,' asked her mother, gazing at Vera searchingly
- adverb in a searching manner
- capuchins«2/5
capuchin
- noun a hooded cloak for women
- noun monkey of Central America and South America having thick hair on the head that resembles a monk's cowl
ringtail; Cebus capucinus.
- noun a hooded cloak for women
- apomorphine«2/5
apomorphine
- noun a morphine derivative that is not as strong as morphine; used as an emetic and in small doses as a sedative
- noun a morphine derivative that is not as strong as morphine; used as an emetic and in small doses as a sedative
- rhinestone«2/5
rhinestone
- noun an imitation diamond made from rock crystal or glass or paste
- noun an imitation diamond made from rock crystal or glass or paste
- scathingly«2/5
scathingly
- adverb in a scathing and unsparing manner
unsparingly.
- she criticized him scathingly
- adverb in a scathing and unsparing manner
- rhinovirus«2/5
rhinovirus
- noun any of a group of picornaviruses that are responsible for many upper respiratory infections
- noun any of a group of picornaviruses that are responsible for many upper respiratory infections
- rhinestones«2/5
rhinestone
- noun an imitation diamond made from rock crystal or glass or paste
- noun an imitation diamond made from rock crystal or glass or paste
- rhinoceroses«2/5
rhinoceros
- noun massive powerful herbivorous odd-toed ungulate of southeast Asia and Africa having very thick skin and one or two horns on the snout
rhino.
- noun massive powerful herbivorous odd-toed ungulate of southeast Asia and Africa having very thick skin and one or two horns on the snout
- delphinium«2/5
delphinium
- noun any plant of the genus Delphinium having palmately divided leaves and showy spikes of variously colored spurred flowers; some contain extremely poisonous substances
- noun any plant of the genus Delphinium having palmately divided leaves and showy spikes of variously colored spurred flowers; some contain extremely poisonous substances
- beseechingly«2/5
beseechingly
- adverb in a beseeching manner
entreatingly; imploringly; importunately; pleadingly.
- `You must help me,' she said imploringly
- adverb in a beseeching manner
- echinococcus«2/5
echinococcus
- noun tapeworms whose larvae are parasitic in humans and domestic animals
- noun tapeworms whose larvae are parasitic in humans and domestic animals
- unblushing«2/5
unblushing
- adjective satellite feeling no shame
shameless.
- a shameless imposter
- an unblushing apologist for fascism
- adjective satellite feeling no shame
- norethindrone«2/5
norethindrone
- noun a synthetic progestational hormone (trade name Norlutin) used in oral contraceptives and to treat endometriosis
norethindrone acetate; norethandrolone; Norlutin.
- noun a synthetic progestational hormone (trade name Norlutin) used in oral contraceptives and to treat endometriosis
- vanishingly«2/5
vanishingly
- adverb so as to disappear or approach zero
- errors are vanishingly rare
- adverb so as to disappear or approach zero
- hutchings«2/5
hutchings
Sorry, we do not have the definition for this word.
- delphine«2/5
delphine
Pertaining to the dolphin, a genus of fishes.
- submachine«2/5
submachine
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- overfishing«2/5
- phishing«2/5
phishing
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- machina«2/5
machina
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- dauphine«2/5
dauphine
The title of the wife of the dauphin.
- indochinese«2/5
indochinese
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- unflinchingly«2/5
unflinching
- adjective satellite not shrinking from danger
unintimidated; unblinking; unshrinking.
- adjective satellite not shrinking from danger
- chinensis«2/5
chinensis
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- somethings«2/5
something
Anything unknown, undetermined, or not specifically designated; a certain indefinite thing; an indeterminate or unknown event; an unspecified task, work, or thing. There is something in the wind. Shak.
The whole world has something to do, something to talk of, something to wish for, and something to be employed about. Pope.
Something attemped, something done, Has earned a night's repose. Longfellow.
- aeschines«2/5
- shinrikyo«2/5
shinrikyo
Sorry, we do not have the definition for this word.
- achingly«2/5
aching
- noun a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain
ache.
- verb feel physical pain
ache; suffer; hurt.
- Were you hurting after the accident?
- noun a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain
- chinois«2/5
chinois
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- sphincterotomy«2/5
- ethinyl«2/5
ethinyl
Sorry, we do not have the definition for this word.
- worthing«2/5
worth
- noun an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
- 10 dollars worth of gasoline
- noun the quality that renders something desirable or valuable or useful
- noun an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
- machinegun«2/5
machinegun
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- kuching«2/5
- hypoxanthine«2/5
- onrushing«2/5
onrush
- noun (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
onset; attack; onslaught.
- the attack began at dawn
- noun a forceful forward rush or flow
- from the bow she stared at the mesmerising onrush of the sea where it split and foamed
- the explosion interrupted the wild onrush of her thoughts
- noun (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
- sphingomyelin«2/5
sphingomyelin
Sorry, we do not have the definition for this word.
- antilynching«2/5
- chinatowns«2/5
- reteaching«2/5
reteaching
Sorry, we do not have the definition for this word.
- sunshiny«2/5
sunshiny
Bright with the rays of the sun; clear, warm, or pleasant; as, a .sunshiny day
- shinar«2/5
shinar
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- blacksmithing«2/5
- kitching«2/5
- machinability«2/5
machinability
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- lamborghini«2/5
lamborghini
Sorry, we do not have the definition for this word.
- earthiness«2/5
earthiness
The quality or state of being earthy, or of containing earth; hence, grossness.
- trichinella«2/5
trichinella
Sorry, we do not have the definition for this word.
- northing«2/5
north
- noun the cardinal compass point that is at 0 or 360 degrees
northward; due north; N.
- noun the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
- noun the cardinal compass point that is at 0 or 360 degrees
- rhinelander«2/5
rhineland
- noun a picturesque region of Germany around the Rhine river
Rheinland.
- noun a picturesque region of Germany around the Rhine river
- sphingosine«2/5
- unhinge«1/5
unhinge
- verb disturb in mind or make uneasy or cause to be worried or alarmed
perturb; disquiet; distract; cark; trouble; disorder.
- She was rather perturbed by the news that her father was seriously ill
- verb remove the hinges from
- unhinge the door
- verb disturb in mind or make uneasy or cause to be worried or alarmed
- branchings«1/5
branching
- noun the act of branching out or dividing into branches
fork; forking; ramification.
- verb grow and send out branches or branch-like structures
ramify; branch.
- these plants ramify early and get to be very large
- noun the act of branching out or dividing into branches
- searchings«1/5
search
- noun the activity of looking thoroughly in order to find something or someone
hunt; hunting.
- noun an investigation seeking answers
- a thorough search of the ledgers revealed nothing
- the outcome justified the search
- noun the activity of looking thoroughly in order to find something or someone
- weighings«1/5
weighing
- noun careful consideration
advisement; deliberation.
- a little deliberation would have deterred them
- verb have a certain weight
weigh.
- noun careful consideration
- brushings«1/5
brushing
- noun the act of brushing your teeth
brush.
- the dentist recommended two brushes a day
- noun the act of brushing your hair
brush.
- he gave his hair a quick brush
- noun the act of brushing your teeth
- unhinging«1/5
unhinge
- verb disturb in mind or make uneasy or cause to be worried or alarmed
perturb; disquiet; distract; cark; trouble; disorder.
- She was rather perturbed by the news that her father was seriously ill
- verb remove the hinges from
- unhinge the door
- verb disturb in mind or make uneasy or cause to be worried or alarmed
- echinoidea«1/5
echinoidea
(Zoöl.) The class Echinodermata which includes the sea urchins. They have a calcareous, usually more or less spheroidal or disk-shaped, composed of many united plates, and covered with movable spines. See Spatangoid ,Clypeastroid .Written also Echinidea , andEchinoida .
- moonshining«1/5
moonshine
- noun the light of the Moon
moonlight; Moon.
- moonlight is the smuggler's enemy
- the Moon was bright enough to read by
- noun whiskey illegally distilled from a corn mash
bootleg; corn liquor.
- noun the light of the Moon
- unhinges«1/5
unhinge
- verb disturb in mind or make uneasy or cause to be worried or alarmed
perturb; disquiet; distract; cark; trouble; disorder.
- She was rather perturbed by the news that her father was seriously ill
- verb remove the hinges from
- unhinge the door
- verb disturb in mind or make uneasy or cause to be worried or alarmed
- touchings«1/5
touching
- noun the event of something coming in contact with the body
touch.
- he longed for the touch of her hand
- the cooling touch of the night air
- noun the act of putting two things together with no space between them
touch.
- at his touch the room filled with lights
- noun the event of something coming in contact with the body
- flushings«1/5
flush
- noun the period of greatest prosperity or productivity
prime; flower; blossom; efflorescence; peak; bloom; heyday.
- noun a rosy color (especially in the cheeks) taken as a sign of good health
rosiness; blush; bloom.
- noun the period of greatest prosperity or productivity
- ploughings«1/5
ploughing
- noun tilling the land with a plow
plowing.
- he hired someone to do the plowing for him
- verb move in a way resembling that of a plow cutting into or going through the soil
plow; plough.
- The ship plowed through the water
- noun tilling the land with a plow
- matchings«1/5
match
- noun lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction
lucifer; friction match.
- he always carries matches to light his pipe
- as long you've a lucifer to light your fag
- noun a formal contest in which two or more persons or teams compete
- noun lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction
- moonshiners«1/5
moonshiner
- noun someone who makes or sells illegal liquor
bootlegger.
- noun someone who makes or sells illegal liquor
- republishing«1/5
republishing
- noun the act of publishing again
republication.
- verb publish again
republish.
- The scientist republished his results after he made some corrections
- noun the act of publishing again
- scratchings«1/5
scratching
- noun a harsh noise made by scraping
scraping; scrape; scratch.
- the scrape of violin bows distracted her
- verb cause friction
rub; chafe; scratch; fray; fret.
- my sweater scratches
- noun a harsh noise made by scraping
- swathing«1/5
swathing
- noun cloth coverings wrapped around something (as a wound or a baby)
- verb wrap in swaddling clothes
swaddle; swathe.
- swaddled the infant
- noun cloth coverings wrapped around something (as a wound or a baby)
- debauching«1/5
debauch
- noun a wild gathering involving excessive drinking and promiscuity
bacchanalia; saturnalia; bacchanal; riot; drunken revelry; debauchery; orgy.
- verb corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality
pervert; debase; profane; misdirect; subvert; deprave; vitiate; corrupt; demoralise; demoralize.
- debauch the young people with wine and women
- Socrates was accused of corrupting young men
- Do school counselors subvert young children?
- corrupt the morals
- noun a wild gathering involving excessive drinking and promiscuity
- delphinus«1/5
delphinus
(Zoöl.) A genus of Cetacea, including the dolphin. See Dolphin , #1
- moonshiner«1/5
moonshiner
- noun someone who makes or sells illegal liquor
bootlegger.
- noun someone who makes or sells illegal liquor
- watchings«1/5
watching
- noun the act of observing; taking a patient look
observance; observation.
- verb look attentively
watch.
- watch a basketball game
- noun the act of observing; taking a patient look
- chintzes«1/5
chintz
- noun a brightly printed and glazed cotton fabric
- noun a brightly printed and glazed cotton fabric
- thinkings«1/5
thinking
- noun the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
cerebration; mentation; thought; intellection; thought process.
- thinking always made him frown
- she paused for thought
- verb judge or regard; look upon; judge
conceive; believe; think; consider.
- I think he is very smart
- I believe her to be very smart
- I think that he is her boyfriend
- The racist conceives such people to be inferior
- noun the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
- unsheathing«1/5
unsheathe
- verb draw from a sheath or scabbard
- the knight unsheathed his sword
- verb draw from a sheath or scabbard
- hatchings«1/5
hatching
- noun the production of young from an egg
hatch.
- noun shading consisting of multiple crossing lines
crosshatch; hachure; hatch.
- noun the production of young from an egg
- gashing«1/5
gash
- noun a wound made by cutting
cut; slice; slash.
- he put a bandage over the cut
- noun a trench resembling a furrow that was made by erosion or excavation
cut.
- noun a wound made by cutting
- thrashings«1/5
thrashing
- noun a sound defeat
trouncing; drubbing; whipping; slaughter; debacle; walloping.
- noun the act of inflicting corporal punishment with repeated blows
trouncing; whacking; drubbing; licking; lacing; beating.
- noun a sound defeat
- catchings«1/5
catching
- noun (baseball) playing the position of catcher on a baseball team
- noun the act of detecting something; catching sight of something
detection; espial; spying; spotting.
- noun (baseball) playing the position of catcher on a baseball team
- mouthings«1/5
mouth
- noun the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
oral fissure; oral cavity; rima oris.
- he stuffed his mouth with candy
- noun the externally visible part of the oral cavity on the face and the system of organs surrounding the opening
- she wiped lipstick from her mouth
- noun the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
- switchings«1/5
switching
- noun the act of changing one thing or position for another
shift; switch.
- his switch on abortion cost him the election
- verb change over, change around, as to a new order or sequence
switch over; switch; exchange.
- noun the act of changing one thing or position for another
- finishings«1/5
finishing
- noun a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)
finish; coating.
- the boat had a metallic finish
- he applied a coat of a clear finish
- when the finish is too thin it is difficult to apply evenly
- noun the act of finishing
finish.
- his best finish in a major tournament was third
- the speaker's finishing was greeted with applause
- noun a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)
- whins«1/5
whin
- noun very spiny and dense evergreen shrub with fragrant golden-yellow flowers; common throughout western Europe
Irish gorse; Ulex europaeus; gorse; furze.
- noun small Eurasian shrub having clusters of yellow flowers that yield a dye; common as a weed in Britain and the United States; sometimes grown as an ornamental
dyer's greenweed; woadwaxen; dyeweed; woodwaxen; dyer's-broom; greenweed; Genista tinctoria.
- noun very spiny and dense evergreen shrub with fragrant golden-yellow flowers; common throughout western Europe
- clothings«1/5
clothing
- noun a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
habiliment; wear; vesture; wearable; article of clothing.
- verb provide with clothes or put clothes on
enclothe; garment; fit out; garb; raiment; apparel; habilitate; dress; tog; clothe.
- Parents must feed and dress their child
- noun a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
- fishings«1/5
fishing
- noun the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
sportfishing.
- noun the occupation of catching fish for a living
- noun the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
- thingamajig«1/5
thingamajig
- noun something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known
gubbins; gismo; thingumabob; whatchamacallit; doohickey; doodad; thingumajig; widget; whatsis; thingamabob; thingummy; thingmabob; whatchamacallum; doojigger; gimmick; thingmajig; gizmo.
- she eased the ball-shaped doodad back into its socket
- there may be some great new gizmo around the corner that you will want to use
- noun something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known
- vanishings«1/5
vanishing
- noun a sudden or mysterious disappearance
- noun a sudden disappearance from sight
- noun a sudden or mysterious disappearance
- slashings«1/5
slash
- noun a wound made by cutting
gash; cut; slice.
- he put a bandage over the cut
- noun an open tract of land in a forest that is strewn with debris from logging (or fire or wind)
- noun a wound made by cutting
- whinstone«1/5
whinstone
- noun any of various hard colored rocks (especially rocks consisting of chert or basalt)
whin.
- noun any of various hard colored rocks (especially rocks consisting of chert or basalt)
- polishings«1/5
polishing
- noun the work of making something smooth and shiny by rubbing or waxing it
shining.
- the shining of shoes provided a meager living
- every Sunday he gave his car a good polishing
- verb make (a surface) shine
shine; polish; smooth; smoothen.
- shine the silver, please
- polish my shoes
- noun the work of making something smooth and shiny by rubbing or waxing it
- thingummy«1/5
thingummy
- noun something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known
gubbins; gismo; thingumabob; whatchamacallit; doohickey; doodad; thingumajig; widget; whatsis; thingamabob; thingmabob; whatchamacallum; doojigger; thingamajig; gimmick; thingmajig; gizmo.
- she eased the ball-shaped doodad back into its socket
- there may be some great new gizmo around the corner that you will want to use
- noun something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known
- thingamajigs«1/5
thingamajig
- noun something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known
gubbins; gismo; thingumabob; whatchamacallit; doohickey; doodad; thingumajig; widget; whatsis; thingamabob; thingummy; thingmabob; whatchamacallum; doojigger; gimmick; thingmajig; gizmo.
- she eased the ball-shaped doodad back into its socket
- there may be some great new gizmo around the corner that you will want to use
- noun something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known
- shinplasters«1/5
shinplaster
- noun paper money of little value issued on insufficient security
- noun paper money of little value issued on insufficient security
- scrunching«1/5
scrunch
- noun a crunching noise
- verb make a noise typical of an engine lacking lubricants
thud; crump.
- noun a crunching noise
- famishing«1/5
famish
- verb be hungry; go without food
starve; hunger.
- Let's eat--I'm starving!
- verb deprive of food
starve.
- They starved the prisoners
- verb be hungry; go without food
- echinodermata«1/5
echinodermata
(Zoöl.) One of the grand divisions of the animal kingdom. By many writers it was formerly included in the Radiata. Written also Echinoderma .✍ The species usually have an exterior calcareous skeleton, or shell, made of many pieces, and often covered with spines, to which the name. They may be star-shaped, cylindrical, disk-shaped, or more or less spherical. The body consists of several similar parts (spheromeres) repeated symmetrically around a central axis, at one end of which the mouth is situated. They generally have suckers for locomotion. The group includes the following classes: Crinoidea, Asterioidea, Ophiuroidea, Echinoidea, and Holothurioidea. See these words in the Vocabulary, and also Ambulacrum .
- squishing«1/5
squish
- noun the noise of soft mud being walked on
- verb walk through mud or mire
slosh; splosh; splash; squelch; slop.
- We had to splosh across the wet meadow
- noun the noise of soft mud being walked on
- untrustworthiness«1/5
untrustworthiness
- noun the trait of not deserving trust or confidence
untrustiness.
- noun the trait of not deserving trust or confidence
- flashings«1/5
flashing
- noun a short vivid experience
flash.
- a flash of emotion swept over him
- the flashings of pain were a warning
- noun sheet metal shaped and attached to a roof for strength and weatherproofing
- noun a short vivid experience
- wreathing«1/5
wreathe
- verb move with slow, sinuous movements
- verb decorate or deck with wreaths
- wreathe the grave site
- verb move with slow, sinuous movements
- chinking«1/5
chink
- noun (ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Chinese descent
Chinaman.
- noun a narrow opening as e.g. between planks in a wall
- noun (ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Chinese descent
- beaching«1/5
beach
- noun an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
- verb land on a beach
- the ship beached near the port
- noun an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
- chinooks«1/5
chinook
- noun a warm dry wind blowing down the eastern slopes of the Rockies
snow eater; chinook wind.
- noun a member of an important North American Indian people who controlled the mouth of the Columbia river; they were organized into settlements rather than tribes
- noun a warm dry wind blowing down the eastern slopes of the Rockies
- chinked«1/5
chinked
- adjective satellite having narrow opening filled
stopped-up.
- verb make or emit a high sound
clink; tink; chink; tinkle.
- tinkling bells
- adjective satellite having narrow opening filled
- otorhinolaryngology«1/5
otorhinolaryngology
- noun the medical specialty that deals with diseases of the ear, nose and throat
otolaryngology; rhinolaryngology.
- noun the medical specialty that deals with diseases of the ear, nose and throat
- chines«1/5
chine
- noun cut of meat or fish including at least part of the backbone
- noun backbone of an animal
- noun cut of meat or fish including at least part of the backbone
- machinelike«1/5
machinelike
- adjective satellite resembling the unthinking functioning of a machine
robotlike; automatonlike; automatic; robotic.
- an automatic `thank you'
- machinelike efficiency
- adjective satellite resembling the unthinking functioning of a machine
- rethinks«1/5
rethink
- noun thinking again about a choice previously made
second thought; afterthought; reconsideration.
- he had second thoughts about his purchase
- verb change one's mind
- He rethought his decision to take a vacation
- noun thinking again about a choice previously made
- sleighing«1/5
sleigh
- noun a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow
sledge; sled.
- verb ride (on) a sled
sled.
- noun a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow
- plashing«1/5
plash
- noun the sound like water splashing
splash.
- verb interlace the shoots of
pleach.
- pleach a hedge
- noun the sound like water splashing
- hitchings«1/5
hitch
- noun a period of time spent in military service
tour; term of enlistment; enlistment; duty tour; tour of duty.
- noun the state of inactivity following an interruption
halt; stoppage; stop; arrest; stay; check.
- the negotiations were in arrest
- held them in check
- during the halt he got some lunch
- the momentary stay enabled him to escape the blow
- he spent the entire stop in his seat
- noun a period of time spent in military service
- leeching«1/5
leech
- noun carnivorous or bloodsucking aquatic or terrestrial worms typically having a sucker at each end
bloodsucker; hirudinean.
- noun a follower who hangs around a host (without benefit to the host) in hope of gain or advantage
sponge; sponger; parasite.
- noun carnivorous or bloodsucking aquatic or terrestrial worms typically having a sucker at each end
- thinnings«1/5
thinning
- noun the act of diluting something
cutting.
- the cutting of whiskey with water
- the thinning of paint with turpentine
- verb lose thickness; become thin or thinner
thin.
- noun the act of diluting something
- chinchillas«1/5
chinchilla
- noun the expensive silvery grey fur of the chinchilla
- noun a thick twilled fabric of wool and cotton
- noun the expensive silvery grey fur of the chinchilla
- doublethink«1/5
doublethink
- noun believing two contradictory ideas at the same time
- noun believing two contradictory ideas at the same time
- rhines«1/5
rhine
- noun United States parapsychologist (1895-1980)
J. B. Rhine; Joseph Banks Rhine.
- noun a major European river carrying more traffic than any other river in the world; flows into the North Sea
Rhine River; Rhein.
- noun United States parapsychologist (1895-1980)
- snitching«1/5
snitch
- noun someone acting as an informer or decoy for the police
sneaker; stool pigeon; canary; sneak; stoolpigeon; fink; stoolie; snitcher.
- verb take by theft
cop; knock off; glom; thieve; hook.
- Someone snitched my wallet!
- noun someone acting as an informer or decoy for the police
- smooching«1/5
smooching
- noun affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)
cuddling; petting; caressing; hugging; snuggling; necking; kissing; fondling.
- verb snuggle and lie in a position where one person faces the back of the others
spoon; smooch.
- noun affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)
- filching«1/5
filch
- verb make off with belongings of others
pilfer; pinch; abstract; swipe; sneak; purloin; hook; lift; snarf; cabbage; nobble.
- verb make off with belongings of others
- cinching«1/5
cinch
- noun any undertaking that is easy to do
picnic; walkover; duck soup; piece of cake; breeze; child's play; snap; pushover.
- marketing this product will be no picnic
- noun stable gear consisting of a band around a horse's belly that holds the saddle in place
girth.
- noun any undertaking that is easy to do
- scything«1/5
scythe
- noun an edge tool for cutting grass; has a long handle that must be held with both hands and a curved blade that moves parallel to the ground
- verb cut with a scythe
- scythe grass or grain
- noun an edge tool for cutting grass; has a long handle that must be held with both hands and a curved blade that moves parallel to the ground
- trephination«1/5
trephination
- noun an operation that removes a circular section of bone from the skull
- noun an operation that removes a circular section of bone from the skull
- twitchings«1/5
twitching
- noun a sudden muscle spasm; especially one caused by a nervous condition
vellication; twitch.
- verb make an uncontrolled, short, jerky motion
twitch; jerk.
- his face is twitching
- noun a sudden muscle spasm; especially one caused by a nervous condition
- pouching«1/5
pouch
- noun a small or medium size container for holding or carrying things
- noun an enclosed space
sac; pocket; sack.
- the trapped miners found a pocket of air
- noun a small or medium size container for holding or carrying things
- shingling«1/5
shingling
- noun (geology) sediment in which flat pebbles are uniformly tilted in the same direction
- noun the laying on of shingles
- shingling is a craft very different from carpentry
- noun (geology) sediment in which flat pebbles are uniformly tilted in the same direction
- enmeshing«1/5
enmesh
- verb entangle or catch in (or as if in) a mesh
ensnarl; mesh.
- verb entangle or catch in (or as if in) a mesh
- mooching«1/5
mooch
- noun someone who mooches or cadges (tries to get something free)
cadger; scrounger; moocher.
- verb ask for and get free; be a parasite
sponge; cadge; bum; grub.
- noun someone who mooches or cadges (tries to get something free)
- xanthines«1/5
xanthine
- noun crystalline oxidation product of the metabolism of nucleoproteins; precursor of uric acid; found in many organs and in urine
- noun crystalline oxidation product of the metabolism of nucleoproteins; precursor of uric acid; found in many organs and in urine
- botching«1/5
botch
- noun an embarrassing mistake
boo-boo; flub; blooper; blunder; foul-up; pratfall; boner; fuckup; bungle; bloomer.
- verb make a mess of, destroy or ruin
muck up; foul up; blow; botch up; bollix; fumble; mishandle; bollocks; bumble; ball up; bobble; bollocks up; spoil; bollix up; fuck up; fluff; flub; bodge; muff; louse up; mess up; screw up; bungle.
- I botched the dinner and we had to eat out
- the pianist screwed up the difficult passage in the second movement
- noun an embarrassing mistake
- launchings«1/5
launching
- noun the act of moving a newly built vessel into the water for the first time
- noun the act of beginning something new
unveiling; introduction; debut; entry; first appearance.
- they looked forward to the debut of their new product line
- noun the act of moving a newly built vessel into the water for the first time
- writhings«1/5
writhe
- verb to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)
twist; wrestle; worm; wriggle; squirm.
- The prisoner writhed in discomfort
- The child tried to wriggle free from his aunt's embrace
- verb to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)
- intrenching«1/5
intrench
- verb fix firmly or securely
entrench.
- verb fix firmly or securely
- lithographing«1/5
lithograph
- noun a print produced by lithography
- noun duplicator that prints by lithography; a flat surface (of stone or metal) is treated to absorb or repel ink in the desired pattern
lithograph machine.
- noun a print produced by lithography
- phosphines«1/5
phosphine
- noun a colorless gas with a strong fishy smell; used as a pesticide
- noun a colorless gas with a strong fishy smell; used as a pesticide
- starching«1/5
starch
- noun a complex carbohydrate found chiefly in seeds, fruits, tubers, roots and stem pith of plants, notably in corn, potatoes, wheat, and rice; an important foodstuff and used otherwise especially in adhesives and as fillers and stiffeners for paper and textiles
amylum.
- noun a commercial preparation of starch that is used to stiffen textile fabrics in laundering
- noun a complex carbohydrate found chiefly in seeds, fruits, tubers, roots and stem pith of plants, notably in corn, potatoes, wheat, and rice; an important foodstuff and used otherwise especially in adhesives and as fillers and stiffeners for paper and textiles
- shingly«1/5
shingly
- adjective satellite abounding in small stones
gravelly; pebbly.
- landed at a shingly little beach
- adjective satellite abounding in small stones
- winching«1/5
winch
- noun lifting device consisting of a horizontal cylinder turned by a crank on which a cable or rope winds
windlass.
- verb pull or lift up with or as if with a winch
- winch up the slack line
- noun lifting device consisting of a horizontal cylinder turned by a crank on which a cable or rope winds
- besmirching«1/5
besmirch
- verb charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone
sully; smirch; smear; defame; asperse; slander; denigrate; calumniate.
- The journalists have defamed me!" "The article in the paper sullied my reputation
- verb smear so as to make dirty or stained
smirch.
- verb charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone
- trephining«1/5
trephine
- noun a surgical instrument used to remove sections of bone from the skull
trepan.
- verb operate on with a trephine
- noun a surgical instrument used to remove sections of bone from the skull
- rhinoscopy«1/5
rhinoscopy
- noun examination of the nasal passages (either through the anterior nares or with a rhinoscope through the nasopharynx)
- noun examination of the nasal passages (either through the anterior nares or with a rhinoscope through the nasopharynx)
- disestablishing«1/5
disestablish
- verb deprive (an established church) of its status
- verb deprive (an established church) of its status
- mimeographing«1/5
mimeograph
- noun a rotary duplicator that uses a stencil through which ink is pressed (trade mark Roneo)
Roneograph; mimeo; Roneo; mimeograph machine.
- verb print copies from (a prepared stencil) using a mimeograph
mimeo.
- She mimeographed the syllabus
- noun a rotary duplicator that uses a stencil through which ink is pressed (trade mark Roneo)
- sketchiness«1/5
sketchiness
- noun incompleteness of details
- noun incompleteness of details
- swashing«1/5
swash
- noun the movement or sound of water
- the swash of waves on the beach
- verb make violent, noisy movements
- noun the movement or sound of water
- blotching«1/5
blotch
- noun an irregularly shaped spot
splotch; splodge.
- verb mark with spots or blotches of different color or shades of color as if stained
streak; mottle.
- noun an irregularly shaped spot
- shingler«1/5
shingler
- noun a worker who shingles roofs
- noun a worker who shingles roofs
- noshing«1/5
nosh
- noun (Yiddish) a snack or light meal
- verb eat a snack; eat lightly
snack.
- She never loses weight because she snacks between meals
- noun (Yiddish) a snack or light meal
- rhinotomy«1/5
rhinotomy
- noun surgical procedure in which an incision is made in the nose to drain accumulated pus
- noun surgical procedure in which an incision is made in the nose to drain accumulated pus
- splashings«1/5
splashing
- noun the act of splashing a (liquid) substance on a surface
splattering; splash; spatter; spattering.
- noun the act of scattering water about haphazardly
splash.
- noun the act of splashing a (liquid) substance on a surface
- bashings«1/5
bash
- noun a vigorous blow
knock; bang; belt; smash.
- the sudden knock floored him
- he took a bash right in his face
- he got a bang on the head
- noun an uproarious party
do; brawl.
- noun a vigorous blow
- swarthiness«1/5
swarthiness
- noun a swarthy complexion
duskiness; darkness.
- noun a swarthy complexion
- leashing«1/5
leash
- noun restraint consisting of a rope (or light chain) used to restrain an animal
tether; lead.
- noun the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
deuce-ace; trio; triplet; tercet; tierce; troika; three; trey; 3; ternion; trine; ternary; triad; threesome; III; trinity; terzetto.
- noun restraint consisting of a rope (or light chain) used to restrain an animal
- laughingstocks«1/5
laughingstock
- noun a victim of ridicule or pranks
stooge; goat; butt.
- noun a victim of ridicule or pranks
- trephined«1/5
trephine
- noun a surgical instrument used to remove sections of bone from the skull
trepan.
- verb operate on with a trephine
- noun a surgical instrument used to remove sections of bone from the skull
- lengthiness«1/5
lengthiness
- noun amount or degree or range to which something extends
prolongation; extension.
- the wire has an extension of 50 feet
- noun the consequence of being lengthened in duration
continuation; protraction; prolongation.
- noun amount or degree or range to which something extends
- blemishing«1/5
blemish
- noun a mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person's body)
defect; mar.
- a facial blemish
- verb mar or spoil the appearance of
deface; disfigure.
- scars defaced her cheeks
- The vandals disfigured the statue
- noun a mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person's body)
- birthings«1/5
birthing
- noun the process of giving birth
giving birth; birth; parturition.
- verb cause to be born
have; deliver; birth; bear; give birth.
- My wife had twins yesterday!
- noun the process of giving birth
- chinned«1/5
chin
- noun the protruding part of the lower jaw
mentum.
- noun Kamarupan languages spoken in western Burma and Bangladesh and easternmost India
Kuki; Kuki-Chin.
- noun the protruding part of the lower jaw
- whiner«1/5
whiner
- noun a person given to excessive complaints and crying and whining
squawker; moaner; sniveller; crybaby; complainer; grumbler; bellyacher.
- noun a person given to excessive complaints and crying and whining
- outshines«1/5
outshine
- verb shine brighter than
- What star outshines the sun?
- verb attract more attention and praise than others
- This film outshone all the others in quality
- verb shine brighter than
- churching«1/5
church
- noun one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
Christian church.
- noun a place for public (especially Christian) worship
church building.
- the church was empty
- noun one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
- inveighing«1/5
inveigh
- verb complain bitterly
rail.
- verb speak against in an impassioned manner
declaim.
- he declaimed against the wasteful ways of modern society
- verb complain bitterly
- overstretching«1/5
overstretch
- verb strain abnormally
pull.
- I pulled a muscle in my leg when I jumped up
- The athlete pulled a tendon in the competition
- verb strain abnormally
- whiners«1/5
whiner
- noun a person given to excessive complaints and crying and whining
squawker; moaner; sniveller; crybaby; complainer; grumbler; bellyacher.
- noun a person given to excessive complaints and crying and whining
- soughing«1/5
soughing
- adjective satellite characterized by soft sounds
murmurous; susurrous; rustling.
- a murmurous brook
- a soughing wind in the pines
- a slow sad susurrous rustle like the wind fingering the pines"- R.P.Warren
- verb make a murmuring sound
sough; purl.
- the water was purling
- adjective satellite characterized by soft sounds
- shinier«1/5
shiny
- adjective satellite reflecting light
lustrous; glistening; sheeny; glossy; shining.
- glistening bodies of swimmers
- the horse's glossy coat
- lustrous auburn hair
- saw the moon like a shiny dime on a deep blue velvet carpet
- shining white enamel
- adjective having a shiny surface or coating
glazed.
- glazed fabrics
- glazed doughnuts
- adjective satellite reflecting light
- itchiness«1/5
itchiness
- noun an irritating cutaneous sensation that produces a desire to scratch
itching; itch.
- noun an irritating cutaneous sensation that produces a desire to scratch
- crushingly«1/5
crushingly
- adverb in a crushing manner
- the team was crushingly defeated
- adverb in a crushing manner
- crosshatching«1/5
crosshatch
- noun shading consisting of multiple crossing lines
hachure; hatching; hatch.
- verb shade with multiple crossing lines
- the draftsman crosshatched the area
- noun shading consisting of multiple crossing lines
- anguishing«1/5
anguish
- noun extreme mental distress
torment; torture.
- noun extreme distress of body or mind
- noun extreme mental distress
- unhealthiness«1/5
unhealthiness
- noun a state in which you are unable to function normally and without pain
health problem; ill health.
- noun a state in which you are unable to function normally and without pain
- pachinko«1/5
pachinko
- noun a Japanese pinball game played on a vertical board
- noun a Japanese pinball game played on a vertical board
- retrenching«1/5
retrench
- verb tighten one's belt; use resources carefully
- verb make a reduction, as in one's workforce
- The company had to retrench
- verb tighten one's belt; use resources carefully
- echinus«1/5
echinus
- noun ovolo molding between the shaft and the abacus of a Doric column
- noun ovolo molding between the shaft and the abacus of a Doric column
- carcharhinus«1/5
carcharhinus
- noun type genus of the Carcharhinidae
genus Carcharhinus.
- noun type genus of the Carcharhinidae
- outshining«1/5
outshine
- verb shine brighter than
- What star outshines the sun?
- verb attract more attention and praise than others
- This film outshone all the others in quality
- verb shine brighter than
- airbrushing«1/5
airbrush
- noun an atomizer to spray paint by means of compressed air
- verb paint with an airbrush
- The old car looks like new now that we airbrushed it
- noun an atomizer to spray paint by means of compressed air
- benching«1/5
bench
- noun a long seat for more than one person
- noun a level shelf of land interrupting a declivity (with steep slopes above and below)
terrace.
- noun a long seat for more than one person
- shininess«1/5
shininess
- noun the visual property of something that shines with reflected light
lustre; sheen; luster.
- noun the visual property of something that shines with reflected light
- echinochloa«1/5
echinochloa
- noun annual or perennial succulent grasses of warm regions
genus Echinochloa.
- noun annual or perennial succulent grasses of warm regions
- mushing«1/5
mush
- noun any soft or soggy mass
pulp.
- he pounded it to a pulp
- noun cornmeal boiled in water
cornmeal mush.
- noun any soft or soggy mass
- swooshing«1/5
swoosh
- noun the noise produced by the sudden rush of a fluid (a gas or liquid)
whoosh.
- verb move with or cause to move with a whistling or hissing sound
swosh; swish; lap.
- The bubbles swoshed around in the glass
- The curtain swooshed open
- noun the noise produced by the sudden rush of a fluid (a gas or liquid)
- oohing«1/5
ooh
- verb express admiration and pleasure by uttering `ooh' or `aah'
aah.
- They oohed and aahed when they unwrapped the presents
- verb express admiration and pleasure by uttering `ooh' or `aah'
- badmouthing«1/5
badmouth
- verb speak unfavorably about
malign; traduce; drag through the mud.
- She badmouths her husband everywhere
- verb speak unfavorably about
- bethinking«1/5
bethink
- verb cause oneself to consider something
- verb consider or ponder something carefully
- She bethought her of their predicament
- verb cause oneself to consider something
- whinnies«1/5
whinny
- noun the characteristic sounds made by a horse
nicker; neigh; whicker.
- verb make a characteristic sound, of a horse
nicker; neigh; whicker.
- noun the characteristic sounds made by a horse
- avalanching«1/5
avalanche
- noun a slide of large masses of snow and ice and mud down a mountain
- noun a sudden appearance of an overwhelming number of things
- the program brought an avalanche of mail
- noun a slide of large masses of snow and ice and mud down a mountain
- kvetching«1/5
kvetch
- noun (Yiddish) a constant complainer
- noun (Yiddish) a nagging complaint
- noun (Yiddish) a constant complainer
- bitchiness«1/5
bitchiness
- noun malevolence by virtue of being malicious or spiteful or nasty
spitefulness; spite; cattiness; nastiness.
- noun malevolence by virtue of being malicious or spiteful or nasty
- fleshiness«1/5
fleshiness
- noun more than average fatness
corpulency; obesity.
- noun more than average fatness
- autographing«1/5
autograph
- noun something written by one's own hand
- noun a person's own signature
John Hancock.
- noun something written by one's own hand
- debouching«1/5
debouch
- verb march out (as from a defile) into open ground
march out.
- The regiments debouched from the valley
- verb pass out or emerge; especially of rivers
- The tributary debouched into the big river
- verb march out (as from a defile) into open ground
- shiniest«1/5
shiny
- adjective satellite reflecting light
lustrous; glistening; sheeny; glossy; shining.
- glistening bodies of swimmers
- the horse's glossy coat
- lustrous auburn hair
- saw the moon like a shiny dime on a deep blue velvet carpet
- shining white enamel
- adjective having a shiny surface or coating
glazed.
- glazed fabrics
- glazed doughnuts
- adjective satellite reflecting light
- lecithins«1/5
lecithin
- noun a yellow phospholipid essential for the metabolism of fats; found in egg yolk and in many plant and animal cells; used commercially as an emulsifier
- noun a yellow phospholipid essential for the metabolism of fats; found in egg yolk and in many plant and animal cells; used commercially as an emulsifier
- aahing«1/5
aah
- verb express admiration and pleasure by uttering `ooh' or `aah'
ooh.
- They oohed and aahed when they unwrapped the presents
- verb express admiration and pleasure by uttering `ooh' or `aah'
- unhitching«1/5
unhitch
- verb unfasten or release from or as if from a hitch
- verb unfasten or release from or as if from a hitch
- praiseworthiness«1/5
praiseworthiness
- noun the quality of being worthy of praise
laudableness; laudability.
- noun the quality of being worthy of praise
- stanching«1/5
stanch
- verb stop the flow of a liquid
staunch; halt; stem.
- staunch the blood flow
- stem the tide
- verb stop the flow of a liquid
- staunching«1/5
staunch
- verb stop the flow of a liquid
stanch; halt; stem.
- staunch the blood flow
- stem the tide
- adjective satellite firm and dependable especially in loyalty
unswerving; steadfast.
- a steadfast ally
- a staunch defender of free speech
- unswerving devotion
- unswerving allegiance
- verb stop the flow of a liquid
- tachinidae«1/5
tachinidae
- noun parasites on other insects
family Tachinidae.
- noun parasites on other insects
- chinning«1/5
chin
- noun the protruding part of the lower jaw
mentum.
- noun Kamarupan languages spoken in western Burma and Bangladesh and easternmost India
Kuki; Kuki-Chin.
- noun the protruding part of the lower jaw
- countermarching«1/5
countermarch
- noun (military) a march in the reverse direction or back along the same route
- verb march back along the same way
- noun (military) a march in the reverse direction or back along the same route
- delphinapterus«1/5
delphinapterus
- noun white whale
genus Delphinapterus.
- noun white whale
- sphingidae«1/5
sphingidae
- noun hawkmoths
family Sphingidae.
- noun hawkmoths
- shintoists«1/5
shintoist
- noun a believer in Shintoism
- adjective relating to or characteristic of Shintoism
Shintoistic; Shinto.
- Shinto temples
- noun a believer in Shintoism
- refurnishing«1/5
refurnish
- verb furnish with new or different furniture
- We refurnished the living room
- verb furnish with new or different furniture
- tithings«1/5
tithe
- noun a levy of one tenth of something
- noun an offering of a tenth part of some personal income
- noun a levy of one tenth of something
- rubbishing«1/5
rubbish
- noun worthless material that is to be disposed of
scrap; trash.
- noun nonsensical talk or writing
codswallop; wish-wash; trumpery; tripe; applesauce; folderol; trash.
- noun worthless material that is to be disposed of
- schinus«1/5
schinus
- noun genus of evergreen shrubs and trees of tropical and subtropical regions of South and Central America and Canary Islands and China
genus Schinus.
- noun genus of evergreen shrubs and trees of tropical and subtropical regions of South and Central America and Canary Islands and China
- scotching«1/5
scotch
- noun a slight surface cut (especially a notch that is made to keep a tally)
score.
- noun whiskey distilled in Scotland; especially whiskey made from malted barley in a pot still
Scotch malt whisky; Scotch malt whiskey; Scotch whisky; malt whiskey; malt whisky; Scotch whiskey.
- noun a slight surface cut (especially a notch that is made to keep a tally)
- furbishing«1/5
furbish
- verb polish and make shiny
burnish; buff.
- buff the wooden floors
- buff my shoes
- verb polish and make shiny
- delphinidae«1/5
delphinidae
- noun dolphins
family Delphinidae.
- noun dolphins
- shintoist«1/5
shintoist
An adherent of Shintoism.
- moshing«1/5
mosh
- verb dance the slam dance
thrash; slam dance; slam.
- verb dance the slam dance
- slushing«1/5
slush
- noun partially melted snow
- verb make a splashing sound
splosh; splash; slosh.
- water was splashing on the floor
- noun partially melted snow
- pithiness«1/5
pithiness
- noun terseness and economy in writing and speaking achieved by expressing a great deal in just a few words
conciseness; concision; succinctness.
- noun terseness and economy in writing and speaking achieved by expressing a great deal in just a few words
- stealthiness«1/5
stealthiness
- noun a disposition to be sly and stealthy and to do things surreptitiously
furtiveness; sneakiness.
- noun a disposition to be sly and stealthy and to do things surreptitiously
- hemstitching«1/5
hemstitching
- noun a stitch in which parallel threads are drawn and exposed threads are caught together in groups
hemstitch.
- verb sew with hemstitches
hemstitch.
- hemstitch a sleeve
- noun a stitch in which parallel threads are drawn and exposed threads are caught together in groups
- platyrrhini«1/5
platyrrhini
- noun New World monkeys: capuchin; douroucouli; howler monkey; saki; spider monkey; squirrel monkey; titi; uakari; woolly monkey; marmoset; tamarin
superfamily Platyrrhini.
- noun New World monkeys: capuchin; douroucouli; howler monkey; saki; spider monkey; squirrel monkey; titi; uakari; woolly monkey; marmoset; tamarin
- scratchiness«1/5
scratchiness
- noun the roughness of a substance that causes abrasions
harshness; abrasiveness.
- noun the roughness of a substance that causes abrasions
- bethinks«1/5
bethink
- verb cause oneself to consider something
- verb consider or ponder something carefully
- She bethought her of their predicament
- verb cause oneself to consider something
- callorhinus«1/5
callorhinus
- noun fur seals
genus Callorhinus.
- noun fur seals
- backstitching«1/5
backstitch
- noun an overlapping stitch made by starting the next stitch at the middle of the preceding one
- verb do backstitches
- noun an overlapping stitch made by starting the next stitch at the middle of the preceding one
- mushiness«1/5
mushiness
- noun a mushy pulpy softness
pulpiness.
- noun falsely emotional in a maudlin way
sentimentality; soupiness; drippiness; mawkishness; sloppiness.
- noun a mushy pulpy softness
- outshined«1/5
outshine
- verb shine brighter than
- What star outshines the sun?
- verb attract more attention and praise than others
- This film outshone all the others in quality
- verb shine brighter than
- roadworthiness«1/5
roadworthiness
- noun (of motor vehicles) the quality of being fit to drive on the open road
- noun (of motor vehicles) the quality of being fit to drive on the open road
- rhinotermitidae«1/5
rhinotermitidae
- noun large widely distributed family of termites of temperate to tropical regions
family Rhinotermitidae.
- noun large widely distributed family of termites of temperate to tropical regions
- chinoiseries«1/5
chinoiserie
- noun a style in art reflecting Chinese influence; elaborately decorated and intricately patterned
- noun a style in art reflecting Chinese influence; elaborately decorated and intricately patterned
- echini«1/5
echinus
- noun ovolo molding between the shaft and the abacus of a Doric column
- noun ovolo molding between the shaft and the abacus of a Doric column
- carcharhinidae«1/5
carcharhinidae
- noun largest family of living sharks; found worldwide especially in tropical waters; dorsal fin lacks spines: requiem sharks including tiger sharks and soupfin sharks
family Carcharhinidae.
- noun largest family of living sharks; found worldwide especially in tropical waters; dorsal fin lacks spines: requiem sharks including tiger sharks and soupfin sharks
- otorhinolaryngologist«1/5
otorhinolaryngologist
- noun a specialist in the disorders of the ear or nose or throat
otolaryngologist; ENT man; rhinolaryngologist; ear-nose-and-throat doctor.
- noun a specialist in the disorders of the ear or nose or throat
- perirhinal«1/5
perirhinal
- adjective near the nose
perinasal.
- adjective near the nose
- antirrhinum«1/5
antirrhinum
- noun a genus of herbs of the family Scrophulariaceae with brightly colored irregular flowers
genus Antirrhinum.
- noun a genus of herbs of the family Scrophulariaceae with brightly colored irregular flowers
- chinaware«1/5
chinaware
- noun dishware made of high quality porcelain
china.
- noun dishware made of high quality porcelain
- joshing«1/5
josh
- verb be silly or tease one another
banter; chaff; jolly; kid.
- After we relaxed, we just kidded around
- verb be silly or tease one another
- bauhinia«1/5
bauhinia
- noun mountain ebony, orchid tree
genus Bauhinia.
- noun mountain ebony, orchid tree
- shinned«1/5
shin
- noun the front part of the human leg between the knee and the ankle
- noun a cut of meat from the lower part of the leg
shin bone.
- noun the front part of the human leg between the knee and the ankle
- echinococcosis«1/5
echinococcosis
- noun infestation with larval echinococci (tapeworms)
hydatidosis; hydatid disease.
- noun infestation with larval echinococci (tapeworms)
- chinaberry«1/5
chinaberry
- noun evergreen of tropical America having pulpy fruit containing saponin which was used as soap by Native Americans
false dogwood; Sapindus saponaria; jaboncillo; China tree.
- noun tree of northern India and China having purple blossoms and small inedible yellow fruits; naturalized in the southern United States as a shade tree
azedarach; azederach; China tree; Melia azederach; chinaberry tree; Melia azedarach; pride-of-India; Persian lilac.
- noun evergreen of tropical America having pulpy fruit containing saponin which was used as soap by Native Americans
- touchiness«1/5
touchiness
- noun feeling easily irritated
testiness; tetchiness.
- noun feeling easily irritated
- farthingale«1/5
farthingale
- noun a hoop worn beneath a skirt to extend it horizontally; worn by European women in the 16th and 17th centuries
- noun a hoop worn beneath a skirt to extend it horizontally; worn by European women in the 16th and 17th centuries
- chintzy«1/5
chintzy
- adjective satellite of very poor quality; flimsy
cheap; tinny; punk; crummy; bum; sleazy; cheesy.
- adjective satellite embarrassingly stingy
cheap; chinchy.
- adjective satellite of very poor quality; flimsy
- whiney«1/5
whiney
- adjective satellite habitually complaining
whiny; fretful; querulous.
- a whiny child
- adjective satellite habitually complaining
- chinquapin«1/5
chinquapin
- noun shrubby tree closely related to the Allegheny chinkapin but with larger leaves; southern midwestern United States
Castanea ozarkensis; Ozark chinquapin; Ozark chinkapin.
- noun shrubby chestnut tree of southeastern United States having small edible nuts
Castanea pumila; eastern chinquapin; Allegheny chinkapin; dwarf chestnut.
- noun shrubby tree closely related to the Allegheny chinkapin but with larger leaves; southern midwestern United States
- bellyaching«1/5
bellyache
- noun an ache localized in the stomach or abdominal region
stomach ache; stomachache; gastralgia.
- verb complain
squawk; grouse; beef; gripe; holler; bitch; crab.
- What was he hollering about?
- noun an ache localized in the stomach or abdominal region
- shindy«1/5
shindy
- noun a large and noisy party of people
shindig.
- noun a large and noisy party of people
- rhinal«1/5
rhinal
- adjective of or in or relating to the nose
nasal.
- nasal passages
- adjective of or in or relating to the nose
- rhinophyma«1/5
rhinophyma
- noun enlargement of the nose with dilation of follicles and redness and prominent vascularity of the skin; often associated with excessive consumption of alcohol
copper nose; rum-blossom; hypertrophic rosacea; rum nose; brandy nose; toper's nose; potato nose; hammer nose.
- noun enlargement of the nose with dilation of follicles and redness and prominent vascularity of the skin; often associated with excessive consumption of alcohol
- hurrahing«1/5
hurrah
- noun a victory cheer
hooray.
- let's give the team a big hurrah
- verb shout `hurrah!'
- noun a victory cheer
- pushiness«1/5
pushiness
- noun offensive boldness and assertiveness
bumptiousness; cockiness; forwardness.
- noun offensive boldness and assertiveness
- echinops«1/5
echinops
- noun genus of Mediterranean and Eurasian herbs: globe thistles
genus Echinops.
- noun genus of Mediterranean and Eurasian herbs: globe thistles
- galumphing«1/5
galumph
- verb move around heavily and clumsily
- the giant tortoises galumphed around in their pen
- verb move around heavily and clumsily
- trichina«1/5
trichina
- noun parasitic nematode occurring in the intestines of pigs and rats and human beings and producing larvae that form cysts in skeletal muscles
Trichinella spiralis.
- noun parasitic nematode occurring in the intestines of pigs and rats and human beings and producing larvae that form cysts in skeletal muscles
- flashiness«1/5
flashiness
- noun tasteless showiness
tawdriness; gaudiness; glitz; meretriciousness; brashness; loudness; garishness.
- noun tasteless showiness
- betrothing«1/5
betroth
- verb give to in marriage
plight; affiance; engage.
- verb give to in marriage
- nalorphine«1/5
nalorphine
- noun a narcotic antagonist (trade name Nalline) that counteracts the effects of narcotics (especially the effects of poisoning by morphine)
Nalline.
- noun a narcotic antagonist (trade name Nalline) that counteracts the effects of narcotics (especially the effects of poisoning by morphine)
- birching«1/5
birch
- noun hard close-grained wood of any of various birch trees; used especially in furniture and interior finishes and plywood
- noun any betulaceous tree or shrub of the genus Betula having a thin peeling bark
birch tree.
- noun hard close-grained wood of any of various birch trees; used especially in furniture and interior finishes and plywood
- hiccoughing«1/5
hiccough
- noun (usually plural) the state of having reflex spasms of the diaphragm accompanied by a rapid closure of the glottis producing an audible sound; sometimes a symptom of indigestion
hiccup; singultus.
- how do you cure the hiccups?
- verb breathe spasmodically, and make a sound
hiccup.
- When you have to hiccup, drink a glass of cold water
- noun (usually plural) the state of having reflex spasms of the diaphragm accompanied by a rapid closure of the glottis producing an audible sound; sometimes a symptom of indigestion
- dauphins«1/5
dauphin
- noun formerly, the eldest son of the King of France and direct heir to the throne
- noun formerly, the eldest son of the King of France and direct heir to the throne
- echinocereus«1/5
echinocereus
- noun large genus of low-growing shrubby ribbed cacti of Mexico and southwestern United States
genus Echinocereus.
- noun large genus of low-growing shrubby ribbed cacti of Mexico and southwestern United States
- trichinae«1/5
trichina
- noun parasitic nematode occurring in the intestines of pigs and rats and human beings and producing larvae that form cysts in skeletal muscles
Trichinella spiralis.
- noun parasitic nematode occurring in the intestines of pigs and rats and human beings and producing larvae that form cysts in skeletal muscles
- gushingly«1/5
gushingly
- adverb in a gushing manner
- a gushingly prolific writer
- adverb in a gushing manner
- diacetylmorphine«1/5
diacetylmorphine
- noun a narcotic that is considered a hard drug; a highly addictive morphine derivative; intravenous injection provides the fastest and most intense rush
heroin.
- noun a narcotic that is considered a hard drug; a highly addictive morphine derivative; intravenous injection provides the fastest and most intense rush
- farthingales«1/5
farthingale
- noun a hoop worn beneath a skirt to extend it horizontally; worn by European women in the 16th and 17th centuries
- noun a hoop worn beneath a skirt to extend it horizontally; worn by European women in the 16th and 17th centuries
- shindigs«1/5
shindig
- noun a large and noisy party of people
shindy.
- noun a large and noisy party of people
- rhinosporidiosis«1/5
rhinosporidiosis
- noun fungal infection of the nose; often acquired while swimming
- noun fungal infection of the nose; often acquired while swimming
- chinchona«1/5
chinchona
- noun any of several trees of the genus Cinchona
cinchona.
- noun any of several trees of the genus Cinchona
- shinnying«1/5
shinny
- noun a simple version of hockey played by children on the streets (or on ice or on a field) using a ball or can as the puck
shinney.
- verb climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling
shin; skin; sputter; clamber; scramble; struggle.
- noun a simple version of hockey played by children on the streets (or on ice or on a field) using a ball or can as the puck
- chinkapin«1/5
chinkapin
- noun small nut of either of two small chestnut trees of the southern United States; resembles a hazelnut
chinquapin; chincapin.
- noun small nut of either of two small chestnut trees of the southern United States; resembles a hazelnut
- athinai«1/5
athinai
- noun the capital and largest city of Greece; named after Athena (its patron goddess)
Greek capital; Athens; capital of Greece.
- in the 5th century BC ancient Athens was the world's most powerful and civilized city
- noun the capital and largest city of Greece; named after Athena (its patron goddess)
- shina«1/5
shina
- noun a Dardic language spoken in northern Kashmir
- noun a Dardic language spoken in northern Kashmir
- gonadotrophins«1/5
gonadotrophin
- noun hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland and placenta; stimulates the gonads and controls reproductive activity
gonadotropic hormone; gonadotrophic hormone; gonadotropin.
- noun hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland and placenta; stimulates the gonads and controls reproductive activity
- delphiniums«1/5
delphinium
- noun any plant of the genus Delphinium having palmately divided leaves and showy spikes of variously colored spurred flowers; some contain extremely poisonous substances
- noun any plant of the genus Delphinium having palmately divided leaves and showy spikes of variously colored spurred flowers; some contain extremely poisonous substances
- chinch«1/5
chinch
- noun bug of temperate regions that infests especially beds and feeds on human blood
bed bug; Cimex lectularius; bedbug.
- noun bug of temperate regions that infests especially beds and feeds on human blood
- rhinoviruses«1/5
rhinovirus
- noun any of a group of picornaviruses that are responsible for many upper respiratory infections
- noun any of a group of picornaviruses that are responsible for many upper respiratory infections
- ravishingly«1/5
ravishingly
- adverb in a ravishing manner or to a ravishing degree
- she was ravishingly beautiful
- adverb in a ravishing manner or to a ravishing degree
- unthinkably«1/5
unthinkably
- adverb to an unimaginable extent
unimaginably.
- adverb to an unimaginable extent
- dashingly«1/5
dashingly
- adverb in a highly fashionable manner
- he was dashingly handsome
- adverb in a highly fashionable manner
- chinookan«1/5
chinookan
- noun a Penutian language spoken by the Chinook
Chinook.
- noun a Penutian language spoken by the Chinook
- catarrhines«1/5
catarrhine
- noun of Africa or Arabia or Asia; having nonprehensile tails and nostrils close together
Old World monkey.
- adjective of or related to Old World monkeys that have nostrils together and opening downward
catarrhinian.
- noun of Africa or Arabia or Asia; having nonprehensile tails and nostrils close together
- catarrhine«1/5
catarrhine
- noun of Africa or Arabia or Asia; having nonprehensile tails and nostrils close together
Old World monkey.
- adjective of or related to Old World monkeys that have nostrils together and opening downward
catarrhinian.
- noun of Africa or Arabia or Asia; having nonprehensile tails and nostrils close together
- rhinotracheitis«1/5
rhinotracheitis
- noun a respiratory infection of the nose and throat in cattle
- noun a respiratory infection of the nose and throat in cattle
- wenching«1/5
wench
- noun informal terms for a (young) woman
doll; chick; skirt; bird; dame.
- verb frequent prostitutes
- noun informal terms for a (young) woman
- platyrrhine«1/5
platyrrhine
- noun hairy-faced arboreal monkeys having widely separated nostrils and long usually prehensile tails
New World monkey; platyrrhinian.
- adjective of or related to New World monkeys having nostrils far apart or to people with broad noses
broadnosed; platyrrhinic; platyrhine; platyrhinian; platyrrhinian.
- noun hairy-faced arboreal monkeys having widely separated nostrils and long usually prehensile tails
- platyrrhines«1/5
platyrrhine
- noun hairy-faced arboreal monkeys having widely separated nostrils and long usually prehensile tails
New World monkey; platyrrhinian.
- adjective of or related to New World monkeys having nostrils far apart or to people with broad noses
broadnosed; platyrrhinic; platyrhine; platyrhinian; platyrrhinian.
- noun hairy-faced arboreal monkeys having widely separated nostrils and long usually prehensile tails
- amaranthine«1/5
amaranthine
- adjective of or related to the amaranth plant
- adjective satellite of an imaginary flower that never fades
unfading.
- adjective of or related to the amaranth plant
- echinocactus«1/5
echinocactus
- noun any cactus of the genus Echinocactus; strongly ribbed and very spiny; southwestern United States to Brazil
barrel cactus.
- noun any cactus of the genus Echinocactus; strongly ribbed and very spiny; southwestern United States to Brazil
- rhinencephalon«1/5
rhinencephalon
- noun a center in the cerebral hemispheres that governs the sense of smell in lower animals; in humans it seems to mediate complex emotional behavior
olfactory brain.
- noun a center in the cerebral hemispheres that governs the sense of smell in lower animals; in humans it seems to mediate complex emotional behavior
- delphinia«1/5
delphinium
- noun any plant of the genus Delphinium having palmately divided leaves and showy spikes of variously colored spurred flowers; some contain extremely poisonous substances
- noun any plant of the genus Delphinium having palmately divided leaves and showy spikes of variously colored spurred flowers; some contain extremely poisonous substances
- cochins«1/5
cochin
- noun Asian breed of large fowl with dense plumage and feathered legs
cochin china.
- noun Asian breed of large fowl with dense plumage and feathered legs
- dolphinfish«1/5
dolphinfish
- noun the lean flesh of a saltwater fish found in warm waters (especially in Hawaii)
mahimahi.
- noun large slender food and game fish widely distributed in warm seas (especially around Hawaii)
mahimahi; dolphin.
- noun the lean flesh of a saltwater fish found in warm waters (especially in Hawaii)
- unblushingly«1/5
unblushingly
- adverb without blushing
- his principal opponent unblushingly declared victory before the ballots had been counted
- adverb without blushing
- shinbone«1/5
shinbone
- noun the inner and thicker of the two bones of the human leg between the knee and ankle
shin; shin bone; tibia.
- noun the inner and thicker of the two bones of the human leg between the knee and ankle
- bewitchingly«1/5
bewitchingly
- adverb in a bewitching manner
enthrallingly; enchantingly; captivatingly.
- she was bewitchingly beautiful
- adverb in a bewitching manner
- zucchinis«1/5
zucchini
- noun marrow squash plant whose fruit are eaten when small
courgette.
- noun small cucumber-shaped vegetable marrow; typically dark green
courgette.
- noun marrow squash plant whose fruit are eaten when small
- shinbones«1/5
shinbone
- noun the inner and thicker of the two bones of the human leg between the knee and ankle
shin; shin bone; tibia.
- noun the inner and thicker of the two bones of the human leg between the knee and ankle
- behindhand«1/5
behindhand
- adjective satellite behind schedule
- was behindhand with the rent
- adverb in debt
in arrears; behind.
- he fell behind with his mortgage payments
- a month behind in the rent
- a company that has been run behindhand for years
- in arrears with their utility bills
- adjective satellite behind schedule
- anhinga«1/5
anhinga
- noun fish-eating bird of warm inland waters having a long flexible neck and slender sharp-pointed bill
snakebird; darter.
- noun fish-eating bird of warm inland waters having a long flexible neck and slender sharp-pointed bill
- anhingas«1/5
anhinga
- noun fish-eating bird of warm inland waters having a long flexible neck and slender sharp-pointed bill
snakebird; darter.
- noun fish-eating bird of warm inland waters having a long flexible neck and slender sharp-pointed bill
- whinchat«1/5
whinchat
- noun brown-and-buff European songbird of grassy meadows
Saxicola rubetra.
- noun brown-and-buff European songbird of grassy meadows
- chinless«1/5
chinless
- adjective satellite having a receding chin
- adjective satellite having a receding chin
- punishingly«1/5
punishingly
- adverb in a punishing manner
- adverb in a punishing manner
- smashingly«1/5
smashingly
- adverb with a loud crash
smash.
- the car went smash through the fence
- adverb with a loud crash
- smithing«1/5
smithing
The act or art of working or forging metals, as iron, into any desired shape. Moxon.
- shechinah«1/5
- diamorphine«1/5
- naething«1/5
- thirtysomething«1/5
- thingy«1/5
thingy
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- gioacchino«1/5
gioacchino
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- althing«1/5
althing
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- intermeshing«1/5
intermeshing
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- sphincteric«1/5
sphincteric
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- turbomachinery«1/5
turbomachinery
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- thingness«1/5
thingness
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- unseaworthiness«1/5
unseaworthiness
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- sashing«1/5
sash
- noun a framework that holds the panes of a window in the window frame
window sash.
- noun a band of material around the waist that strengthens a skirt or trousers
girdle; cincture; waistband; waistcloth.
- noun a framework that holds the panes of a window in the window frame
- seraphina«1/5
- synching«1/5
synching
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- luchino«1/5
luchino
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- machineguns«1/5
- toothbrushing«1/5
toothbrush
- noun small brush; has long handle; used to clean teeth
- noun slang for a mustache
soup-strainer.
- noun small brush; has long handle; used to clean teeth
- rhinology«1/5
rhinology
The science which treats of the nose, and its diseases.
- methylxanthines«1/5
- crashworthiness«1/5
- nonvanishing«1/5
- echinoids«1/5
echinoid
(Zoöl.) Of or pertaining to the Echinoidea. --n. One of the Echinoidea.
- unclenching«1/5
unclench
Same as Unclinch .
- dzerzhinsky«1/5
dzerzhinsky
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- backwashing«1/5
backwash
- noun the flow of air that is driven backwards by an aircraft propeller
slipstream; wash; race; airstream.
- noun the consequences of an event (especially a catastrophic event)
aftermath; wake.
- the aftermath of war
- in the wake of the accident no one knew how many had been injured
- noun the flow of air that is driven backwards by an aircraft propeller
- trichinopoly«1/5
- baldacchino«1/5
- rebirthing«1/5
rebirth
- noun after death the soul begins a new cycle of existence in another human body
metempsychosis.
- noun a second or new birth
reincarnation; renascence.
- noun after death the soul begins a new cycle of existence in another human body
- seraphine«1/5
seraphine
(Mus.) A wind instrument whose sounding parts are reeds, consisting of a thin tongue of brass playing freely through a slot in a plate. It has a case, like a piano, and is played by means of a similar keybord, the bellows being worked by the foot. The melodeon is a portable variety of this instrument.
- niching«1/5
niching
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- chindwin«1/5
- lochinvar«1/5
lochinvar
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- lathing«1/5
lathing
The act or process of covering with laths; laths, collectively; a covering of laths.
- relaunching«1/5
relaunching
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- reattaching«1/5
reattach
To attach again. the object reattached may have been an integral part which had never been "attached" (trans), e.g., to reattach a severed finger.
- nonteaching«1/5
- breeching«1/5
breech
- noun opening in the rear of the barrel of a gun where bullets can be loaded
rear of tube; rear of barrel.
- noun opening in the rear of the barrel of a gun where bullets can be loaded
- chinstrap«1/5
chinstrap
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- psyching«1/5
psyching
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- nonmatching«1/5
- chincha«1/5
chincha
(Zoöl.) A south American rodent of the genus Lagotis .
- nonbreaching«1/5
- underthings«1/5
underthing
Something that is inferior and of little worth. Obs. Beau. & Fl.
- chinampas«1/5
- wahine«1/5
wahine
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- breathiness«1/5
- echinoid«1/5
echinoid
(Zoöl.) Of or pertaining to the Echinoidea. --n. One of the Echinoidea.
- abhinaya«1/5
- dacryocystorhinostomy«1/5
dacryocystorhinostomy
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- geocaching«1/5
geocaching
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- whingeing«1/5
whinge
To whine. Scot. Burns.
- spearfishing«1/5
spearfish
- noun any of several large vigorous pelagic fishes resembling sailfishes but with first dorsal fin much reduced; worldwide but rare
- noun any of several large vigorous pelagic fishes resembling sailfishes but with first dorsal fin much reduced; worldwide but rare
- outreaching«1/5
outreach
- noun the act of reaching out
- the outreach toward truth of the human spirit
- noun the act of reaching out
- crossmatching«1/5
- starshine«1/5
starshine
The light of the stars. R.The starshine lights upon our heads. R. L. Stevenson.
- meneghini«1/5
meneghini
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- punchinello«1/5
punchinello
A punch; a buffoon; originally, in a puppet show, a character represented as fat, short, and humpbacked. Spectator.
- methine«1/5
methine
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- ensheathing«1/5
ensheathing
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- silversmithing«1/5
- outpouching«1/5
outpouching
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- dauphiness«1/5
dauphiness
The title of the wife of the dauphin.
- widdershins«1/5
- fletching«1/5
fletch
To feather, as an arrow. Bp. Warburton.[Congress] fletched their complaint, by adding: "America loved his brother." Bancroft.
- blushingly«1/5
blushing
- adjective satellite having a red face from embarrassment or shame or agitation or emotional upset
red-faced; blushful.
- the blushing boy was brought before the Principal
- her blushful beau
- was red-faced with anger
- verb turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame
crimson; blush; redden; flush.
- The girl blushed when a young man whistled as she walked by
- adjective satellite having a red face from embarrassment or shame or agitation or emotional upset
- triphenylphosphine«1/5
triphenylphosphine
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- chindits«1/5
- methylxanthine«1/5
methylxanthine
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- overthinking«1/5
overthinking
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- vahini«1/5
- thinghood«1/5
- electrofishing«1/5
- thingies«1/5
thingies
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- pathing«1/5
pathing
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- topstitching«1/5
- whinge«1/5
whinge
To whine. Scot. Burns.
- greenwashing«1/5
- echinata«1/5
echinata
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- unrefreshing«1/5
- outthink«1/5
outthink
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- unlatching«1/5
unlatch
To open or loose by lifting the latch; as, to .unlatch a door
- kohinoor«1/5
kohinoor
A famous diamond, surrendered to the British crown on the annexation of the Punjab. According to Hindoo legends, it was found in a Golconda mine, and has been the property of various Hindoo and Persian rulers.
- schoolteaching«1/5
schoolteaching
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- nothingism«1/5
nothingism
Nihility; nothingness. R.
- zecchini«1/5
- fetchingly«1/5
fetching
- adjective satellite very attractive; capturing interest
taking; winning.
- a fetching new hairstyle
- something inexpressibly taking in his manner
- a winning personality
- verb go or come after and bring or take back
bring; fetch; convey; get.
- Get me those books over there, please
- Could you bring the wine?
- The dog fetched the hat
- adjective satellite very attractive; capturing interest
- myrrhine«1/5
- microteaching«1/5
- rhinelanders«1/5
- rhinorrhoea«1/5
- machinable«1/5
machinable
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- achiness«1/5
achiness
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- chinar«1/5
chinar
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- tachinid«1/5
tachinid
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- bonefishing«1/5
bonefish
- noun slender silvery marine fish found in tropical mud flats and mangrove lagoons
Albula vulpes.
- noun slender silvery marine fish found in tropical mud flats and mangrove lagoons
- chinampa«1/5
chinampa
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- shinnied«1/5
shinny
- noun a simple version of hockey played by children on the streets (or on ice or on a field) using a ball or can as the puck
shinney.
- verb climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling
shin; skin; sputter; clamber; scramble; struggle.
- noun a simple version of hockey played by children on the streets (or on ice or on a field) using a ball or can as the puck
- whinging«1/5
whinging
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- preteaching«1/5
- toughing«1/5
tough
- noun someone who learned to fight in the streets rather than being formally trained in the sport of boxing
street fighter.
- noun an aggressive and violent young criminal
strong-armer; goon; punk; hoodlum; thug; toughie; hood.
- noun someone who learned to fight in the streets rather than being formally trained in the sport of boxing
- overbreathing«1/5
- wrenchingly«1/5
wrenching
- adjective satellite causing great physical or mental suffering
racking.
- a wrenching pain
- verb twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates
twist; wrench.
- wrench a window off its hinges
- wrench oneself free from somebody's grip
- a deep sigh was wrenched from his chest
- adjective satellite causing great physical or mental suffering
- goldsmithing«1/5
- storthing«1/5
storthing
The Parliament of Norway, chosen by indirect election once in three years, but holding annual sessions.
- chinky«1/5
chinky
Full of chinks or fissures; gaping; opening in narrow clefts. Dryden.
- earthshine«1/5
- vishinsky«1/5
vishinsky
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- photofinishing«1/5
photofinishing
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- dolophine«1/5
dolophine
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- overthink«1/5
overthink
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- outstretching«1/5
outstretch
To stretch out. Milton.
- chindit«1/5
chindit
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- typhina«1/5
typhina
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- potlatching«1/5
potlatch
- noun a ceremonial feast held by some Indians of the northwestern coast of North America (as in celebrating a marriage or a new accession) in which the host gives gifts to tribesmen and others to display his superior wealth (sometimes, formerly, to his own impoverishment)
- noun a ceremonial feast held by some Indians of the northwestern coast of North America (as in celebrating a marriage or a new accession) in which the host gives gifts to tribesmen and others to display his superior wealth (sometimes, formerly, to his own impoverishment)
- chinkara«1/5
- machinal«1/5
machinal
Of or pertaining to machines.
- englishing«1/5
english
Of or pertaining to England, or to its inhabitants, or to the present so-called Anglo-Saxon race.
- bhindi«1/5
- shinty«1/5
shinty
A Scotch game resembling hockey; also, the club used in the game. Jamieson.
- nonthinking«1/5
nonthinking
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- toothing«1/5
toothing
The act or process of indenting or furnishing with teeth.
- sphinxlike«1/5
- inarching«1/5
inarching
A method of ingrafting. See Inarch .
- manchineel«1/5
manchineel
(Bot.) A euphorbiaceous tree ( Hippomane Mancinella ) of tropical America, having a poisonous and blistering milky juice, and poisonous acrid fruit somewhat resembling an apple.
- thingly«1/5
thing
- noun a special situation
- this thing has got to end
- it is a remarkable thing
- noun an action
- how could you do such a thing?
- noun a special situation
- hyacinthine«1/5
hyacinthine
Belonging to the hyacinth; resemblingthe hyacinth; in color like the hyacinth. Milton.His curling locks like hyacinthine flowers. Cowper.
The hyacinthine boy, for whom Morn well might break and April bloom. Emerson.
- inrushing«1/5
inrush
- noun an inflow
inpouring; inpour.
- an inpouring of spiritual comfort
- noun an inflow
- southing«1/5
southing
Tendency or progress southward; Emerson.as, the .southing of the sun
- ahint«1/5
ahint
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- undistinguishing«1/5
undistinguishing
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- shintai«1/5
- poohing«1/5
pooh
Pshaw! pish! nonsense! -- an expression of scorn, dislike, or contempt.
- inbreathing«1/5
inbreathing
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- thinnish«1/5
- rudolphine«1/5
rudolphine
Pertaining to, or designating, a set of astronomical tables computed by Kepler, and founded on the observations of Tycho Brahe; -- so named from Rudolph II., emperor of Germany.
- shellfishing«1/5
shellfish
- noun meat of edible aquatic invertebrate with a shell (especially a mollusk or crustacean)
- noun invertebrate having a soft unsegmented body usually enclosed in a shell
mollusk; mollusc.
- noun meat of edible aquatic invertebrate with a shell (especially a mollusk or crustacean)
- scutching«1/5
scutch
To beat or whip; to drub. Old or Prov. Eng. & Scot.
- antipoaching«1/5
- northings«1/5
northing
(Surv. & Navigation) Distance northward from any point of departure or of reckoning, measured on a meridian; -- opposed to southing .
- crunchiness«1/5
crunchiness
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- washingtonia«1/5
washingtonia
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- lecithinase«1/5
- unthinned«1/5
- chindi«1/5
chindi
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- conching«1/5
conch
- noun any of various edible tropical marine gastropods of the genus Strombus having a brightly-colored spiral shell with large outer lip
- noun any of various edible tropical marine gastropods of the genus Strombus having a brightly-colored spiral shell with large outer lip
- shinkin«1/5
- retrolabyrinthine«1/5
retrolabyrinthine
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- unthink«1/5
unthink
To recall or take back, as something thought. Shak.
- azomethine«1/5
- shiningness«1/5
shiningness
Brightness. J. Spence.
- planishing«1/5
planishing
a. & vb. n. from Planish , v. t.
- overmatching«1/5
overmatch
To be more than equal to or a match for; hence, to vanquish. Drayton.
- locksmithing«1/5
- dolphinarium«1/5
- scorchingly«1/5
scorching
- adjective satellite hot and dry enough to burn or parch a surface
- scorching heat
- verb make very hot and dry
sear; scorch.
- The heat scorched the countryside
- adjective satellite hot and dry enough to burn or parch a surface
- ruching«1/5
ruching
A ruche, or ruches collectively.
- pishing«1/5
- chinny«1/5
- grouchiness«1/5
grouchiness
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- hopscotching«1/5
hopscotch
- noun a game in which a child tosses a stone into an area drawn on the ground and then hops through it and back to regain the stone
- noun a game in which a child tosses a stone into an area drawn on the ground and then hops through it and back to regain the stone
- withing«1/5
withing
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- turbomachine«1/5
turbomachine
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- vahine«1/5
- bushiness«1/5
bushiness
The condition or quality of being bushy.
- gunsmithing«1/5
gunsmithing
The art or business of a gunsmith.
- somethingness«1/5
- chinkiang«1/5
- unthinkability«1/5
- baldachino«1/5
- thinglike«1/5
- plenishing«1/5
plenishing
Household furniture; stock. Scot.
- reclothing«1/5
reclothing
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- harrumphing«1/5
harrumphing
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- reweighing«1/5
reweighing
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- copublishing«1/5
- fumishing«1/5
fumishing
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- unbreathing«1/5
- methinketh«1/5
- admonishingly«1/5
admonishing
- adjective satellite expressing reproof or reproach especially as a corrective
admonitory; reproachful; reproving.
- verb admonish or counsel in terms of someone's behavior
warn; admonish; discourage; monish.
- I warned him not to go too far
- I warn you against false assumptions
- She warned him to be quiet
- adjective satellite expressing reproof or reproach especially as a corrective
- tything«1/5
- monkeyshines«1/5
monkeyshines
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- chinstraps«1/5
chinstraps
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- shiningly«1/5
shining
- noun the work of making something smooth and shiny by rubbing or waxing it
polishing.
- the shining of shoes provided a meager living
- every Sunday he gave his car a good polishing
- verb be bright by reflecting or casting light
reflect; shine.
- Drive carefully--the wet road reflects
- noun the work of making something smooth and shiny by rubbing or waxing it
- shinsplints«1/5
shinsplints
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- sphingomyelins«1/5
- hutching«1/5
hutch
- noun a cage (usually made of wood and wire mesh) for small animals
- noun small crude shelter used as a dwelling
hut; shack; hovel; shanty.
- noun a cage (usually made of wood and wire mesh) for small animals
- whinger«1/5
whinger
A kind of hanger or sword used as a knife at meals and as a weapon. Scot. & Prov. Eng.The chief acknowledged that he had corrected her with his whinger. Sir W. Scott.
- photoetching«1/5
- machinegunned«1/5
- shinza«1/5
- thinkability«1/5
thinkability
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- hutchinsonian«1/5
hutchinsonian
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- trichinopoli«1/5
- fashing«1/5
- rhinoscleroma«1/5
rhinoscleroma
(Med.) A rare disease of the skin, characterized by the development of very hard, more or less flattened, prominences, appearing first upon the nose and subsequently upon the neighboring parts, esp. the lips, palate, and throat. J. V. Shoemaker.
- multimachine«1/5
- iching«1/5
ich
I. Obs. Chaucer.✍ In the Southern dialect of Early English this is the regular form. Cf. Ik .
- shinner«1/5
shin
- noun the front part of the human leg between the knee and the ankle
- noun a cut of meat from the lower part of the leg
shin bone.
- noun the front part of the human leg between the knee and the ankle
- undiminishing«1/5
- thinsulate«1/5
- preachiness«1/5
- athing«1/5
the
See Obs. Chaucer. Milton.Thee .
- truthiness«1/5
truthiness
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- phosphinic«1/5
phosphinic
(Chem.) Pertaining to, or designating, certain acids analogous to the phosphonic acids, but containing two hydrocarbon radicals, and derived from the secondary phosphines by oxidation.
- unmatching«1/5
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