8 2 verb, adjective v, adj Example sentence • The crashing waves at the beach were mesmerizing.
8 2 adverb, adjective adv, adj noun
• the act of breaking something into small pieces
Example sentence • She looked smashing in her new dress.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment
adjective satellite
• violently urging on by whipping or flogging
Example sentence • The sailor tied a firm lashing to secure the cargo.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• as if striking with slashing blows
Example sentence • He wore a slashing red robe to the party.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• sharply and harshly discordant
Example sentence • Their clashing opinions led to a heated argument.
7 2 verb, noun v, n Example sentence • The political candidate faced harsh bashing from the media during the election campaign.
8 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• worthless material that is to be disposed of
verb
• dispose of (something useless or old)
Example sentence • The trashing of the hotel room resulted in significant damage.
9 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• old material that is slightly reworked and used again
verb
• present or use over, with no or few changes
Example sentence • The rehashing of old ideas has hindered progress in the organization.
7 2 adjective adj Example sentence • He looked dashing in his tuxedo.
8 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• a short vivid experience
Example sentence • He saw a flashing light in the distance.
9 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of splashing a (liquid) substance on a surface
Example sentence • The sound of splashing water was soothing to my ears.
9 2 verb, noun v, n Example sentence • He received a thrashing from his older brother after breaking the vase.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• chopped meat mixed with potatoes and browned
Example sentence • They are hashing the passwords using a secure algorithm.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• (baseball) playing the position of catcher on a baseball team
adjective satellite
• (of disease) capable of being transmitted by infection
Example sentence • The catching scent of freshly baked cookies filled the room.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj Example sentence • She bought a matching hat and gloves.
10 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a harsh noise made by scraping
Example sentence • I heard a scratching sound coming from the attic.
8 2 verb v verb
• grind together, of teeth
Example sentence • She was gnashing her teeth in anger.
8 2 verb v noun
• a secret store of valuables or money
verb
• save up as for future use
Example sentence • He was caught stashing stolen money in his closet.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the production of young from an egg
Example sentence • The hatching of the eggs is an exciting event at the nature reserve.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of mending a hole in a garment by sewing a patch over it
Example sentence • The patching of the road took several days.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
Example sentence • She took several dance classes and eventually became a professional in dancing .
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj Example sentence • She had a missing button on her shirt.
5 2 verb v noun
• an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
Example sentence • I am using my phone to make a call.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of observing; taking a patient look
Example sentence • I enjoy watching movies on weekends.
6 2 verb v verb
• fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
Example sentence • I am losing my patience with your constant excuses.
7 3 adjective adj Example sentence • The view from the top of the mountain was amazing .
6 2 noun, adjective n, adj
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Example sentence • She was ashing her cigarette into the ashtray.
7 2 verb
• To worry; to bother, annoy.
7 2 verb v noun
• a wound made by cutting
Example sentence • The knife slipped, gashing his arm.
7 2 verb v noun
• a mixture of mashed malt grains and hot water; used in brewing
verb
• to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition
Example sentence • She was mashing potatoes for dinner.
7 2 verb, noun v, n verb
• To snog, to make out, to kiss.
Example sentence • I saw them pashing in the park.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• the sound like water splashing
verb
• interlace the shoots of
Example sentence • I could hear the plashing waves as I approached the beach.
8 2 verb v noun
• spring-loaded doorlock that can only be opened from the outside with a key
Example sentence • He was latching the gate before leaving.
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.
6 2 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj noun
• the act of drawing spatially closer to something
adjective satellite
• of the relatively near future
Example sentence • The coming storm is going to be intense.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
Example sentence • They went fishing at the lake.
7 2 verb v noun
• the act of acquiring something
Example sentence • I am getting ready for work.
5 2 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj Example sentence • The going rate for a haircut at this salon is $50.
7 2 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj noun
• the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually; look
adjective satellite
• appearing to be as specified; usually used as combining forms
Example sentence • I am looking for my car keys.
7 2 noun n noun
• the time period between dawn and noon
Example sentence • I woke up early in the morning to go for a run.
7 2 noun n noun
• a quantity of no importance; thing (object:), singular, negative pronoun; pronoun, thing, singular; quantifier: negative existential
adverb
• in no respect; to no degree
Example sentence • I have nothing to do today.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj adjective
• of advancing the ball by throwing it
noun
• (American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
adverb
• to an extraordinary degree
adjective satellite
• lasting a very short time
Example sentence • The passing of the new law will create stricter regulations.
7 2 verb v noun
• the act of applying force in order to move something away
Example sentence • She was pushing the door when it suddenly swung open.
7 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• (American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
Example sentence • She was rushing to catch the train.
7 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• an exchange of ideas via conversation
Example sentence • The talking parrot entertained the kids at the birthday party.
6 2 adverb, adjective adv, adj Example sentence • She is a trying person to be around
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the work of cleansing (usually with soap and water)
Example sentence • I need to do the washing before we go on vacation.
7 2 verb, adverb v, adv noun
• a specific feeling of desire
Example sentence • I am wishing for a successful outcome.
5 1 verb v noun
• the syllable naming the first (tonic) note of any major scale in solmization
Example sentence • I'm doing my homework right now.
12 4 verb, noun v, n noun
• An instance of gatecrashing a party, event, etc.
verb
• To attend a social event without having been invited, or without having paid.
Example sentence • Their gatecrashing at the party caused a lot of chaos.
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