8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
Example sentence • The audience erupted in clapping at the end of the performance.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the motion made by flapping up and down
Example sentence • The flapping of the birds' wings created a soothing sound.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• (mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function)
Example sentence • We are mapping out the route for our road trip.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• stable gear consisting of a decorated covering for a horse, especially (formerly) for a warhorse
Example sentence • The trapping of animals for their fur is a controversial practice.
8 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the covering (usually paper or cellophane) in which something is wrapped
Example sentence • I need to buy some wrapping paper for the gifts.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• the act of catching an object with the hands
verb
• utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
Example sentence • The snapping turtle quickly retreated into its shell.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a sudden event that imparts energy or excitement, usually with a dramatic impact
verb
• strike suddenly and with force
Example sentence • I'm tired of the constant zapping sound whenever I touch the doorknob.
10 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• (law) the unlawful act of capturing and carrying away a person against their will and holding them in false imprisonment
Example sentence • The police were called in to investigate the kidnapping of a wealthy businessman's son.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj adjective satellite
• not prepared or vigilant
Example sentence • His loud snoring woke everyone up from their napping .
9 2 adjective adj adjective satellite
• muscular and heavily built
Example sentence • He is a strapping young man with broad shoulders.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• a reproach for some lapse or misdeed
Example sentence • His rapping skills earned him a record deal.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a blow from a flat object (as an open hand)
verb
• hit with something flat, like a paddle or the open hand
Example sentence • He received a hard slapping from his mother for misbehaving.
11 3 verb, noun v, n verb
• To install or to use such a connection.
noun
• The installation or monitoring of wiretaps.
Example sentence • The government used wiretapping to gather evidence in the case.
11 4 adjective adj noun
• covering with a design in which one element covers a part of another (as with tiles or shingles)
Example sentence • The two paintings have overlapping colors.
12 3 noun, adjective n, adj verb
• display excessive cordiality (towards)
Example sentence • The office party was filled with laughter and backslapping .
10 3 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• take or catch as if in a snare or trap
Example sentence • She found herself in an entrapping relationship.
9 3 verb v noun
• a used automobile tire that has been remolded to give it new treads
Example sentence • I will be recapping the main points of the presentation.
9 3 verb, noun v, n verb
• To assign differently; to relabel or repurpose.
Example sentence • The remapping of the city's transportation routes caused confusion among drivers.
10 3 verb v noun
• The act by which something is wrapped again.
Example sentence • I am rewrapping the gift to make it look nicer.
9 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a small fragment of something broken off from the whole
verb
• dispose of (something useless or old)
Example sentence • She is scrapping the old wallpaper off the walls.
10 3 verb, noun v, n verb
• remove the outer cover or wrapping of
Example sentence • The unwrapping of the gift was filled with excitement and anticipation.
12 4 verb, noun v, n noun
• the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness
Example sentence • The handicapping system considers various factors to determine the likelihood of success for each competitor.
10 3 verb v
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Example sentence • I am bewrapping the gift with colorful paper.
7 2 verb v
10 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• Kidnapping or stealing of a dog owned by someone else.
Example sentence • The dognapping occurred right in broad daylight.
10 3 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering
Example sentence • The enwrapping cloak kept me warm in the cold night.
8 2 verb, noun v, n
7 2 noun
• an accidental happening
10 3 verb, noun v, n verb
• To wrap around, surround; to envelop
Example sentence • She was inwrapping the gift with a shiny red wrapping paper.
8 2 verb, noun v, n Example sentence • The knapping of flint was a common practice among ancient civilizations.
11 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• a small flat triangular bone in front of the knee that protects the knee joint
verb
• shoot in the kneecap, often done by terrorist groups as a warning
Example sentence • The police are investigating the recent wave of kneecappings in the area.
13 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj verb
• To trap; to trick or fool (someone) into a bad situation.
Example sentence • Online advertisers sometimes use mousetrapping to prevent users from leaving their website.
10 3 noun n
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Example sentence • The pet owner was devastated to discover that her dog had been a victim of petnapping .
9 3 verb, noun v, n verb
• To remove a cap or cover from.
Example sentence • After uncapping the pen, she started writing in her journal.
10 3 verb v verb
• To unfasten (something held by snaps).
11 3 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• remove the strap or straps from
Example sentence • She removed her unstrapping watch before going to bed.
12 4 verb
• To overlap mutually, so that each partially covers the other.
12 4 verb, noun v, n
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Example sentence • The use of livetrapping is common in wildlife conservation.
12 4 adjective adj
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Example sentence • The underlapping roof tiles caused a leak during the heavy rain.
9 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj verb
• To seize and detain a person unlawfully; sometimes for ransom.
noun
• The crime of taking a person against their will, sometimes for ransom.
Example sentence • The kidnaping of the wealthy businessman shocked the entire city.
9 3 verb, noun v, n
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Example sentence • The police are investigating a case of dognaping in our neighborhood.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the sound of light blow or knock
Example sentence • I could hear the tapping of rain on the window.
10 3 noun, adjective n, adj
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8 2 verb v
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10 3
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7 2 verb v
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Example sentence • The photographer was papping the celebrities outside the event.
8 2 noun n
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Example sentence • The raindrops were plapping against the window.
8 2
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7 2 verb, adverb, noun v, adv, n noun
• a watery solution of sugars, salts, and minerals that circulates through the vascular system of a plant
Example sentence • The constant rain is a sapping on my motivation.
5 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the state or fact of existing
Example sentence • He's a great being who always helps others.
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