7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• (baseball) the batter's attempt to get on base
Example sentence • His batting average improved significantly after he started practicing regularly.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• a covering of coarse fabric (usually of straw or hemp)
Example sentence • The cat scratched the matting on the floor.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the sound made by a gentle blow
adverb
• completely or perfectly
adjective satellite
• having only superficial plausibility
verb
• pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin
Example sentence • She gave the dog a gentle patting on the head.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• needlework consisting of handmade lace made by looping and knotting a single thread on a small shuttle
Example sentence • My grandmother taught me how to do tatting when I was young.
9 3 verb v noun
• an engagement fought between two military forces
verb
• battle or contend against in or as if in a battle
Example sentence • The organization is actively combating poverty through various programs.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• singing jazz; the singer substitutes nonsense syllables for the words of the song and tries to sound like a musical instrument
verb
• flee; take to one's heels; cut and run
Example sentence • She is known for her scatting skills and ability to mimic instruments with her voice.
8 2 verb v
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Example sentence • He was slatting the blinds shut to block out the sunlight.
8 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• an informal conversation
verb
• talk socially without exchanging too much information
Example sentence • I had a casual chatting session with my friends last night.
7 2 verb v verb
• To make fat; to fatten.
Example sentence • She is fatting her cat by giving it too much food.
8 2 noun n noun
• the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)
adjective satellite
• preoccupied with the pursuit of pleasure and especially games of chance
Example sentence • I lost all my savings due to my gambling addiction.
8 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a loud low dull continuous noise
adjective satellite
• continuous full and low-pitched throbbing sound
Example sentence • The rumbling of thunder filled the air.
9 2 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• vibrating slightly and irregularly; as e.g. with fear or cold or like the leaves of an aspen in a breeze
Example sentence • She stood before the crowd, trembling with fear.
9 3 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj verb
• To remove fat from a material, especially by the use of solvents
noun
• The removal of fat from something, either physically or chemically
Example sentence • The recipe requires defatting the broth.
9 3 verb, adjective v, adj
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Example sentence • The deratting process is essential in maintaining a hygienic environment.
7 2 verb v
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8 2 noun n verb
• To create a plat; to lay out property lots and streets; to map.
noun
• Plaited strips of bark, cane, straw, etc., used for making hats or the like.
Example sentence • The platting of the new housing development was completed last week.
9 2 verb, noun v, n verb
• To hit a flat surface and deform into an irregular shape.
noun
• A sound or action that splats.
Example sentence • I heard a loud splatting sound when the watermelon hit the ground.
7 2 noun n Example sentence • The vatting process involves blending different malt whiskies together.
9 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• an occurrence that results in things being united
Example sentence • The combining of ingredients creates a delicious soup.
12 4
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Example sentence • The text needs to be reformatted to fix the intermatting issue.
13 4 verb, noun v, n noun
• a duplicating machine that makes quick positive or negative copies directly on the surface of prepared paper
verb
• make a copy by means of a Photostat device
Example sentence • She made a photocopy of her identity card by photostatting it.
11 4 verb v
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Example sentence • She pitapatting her way down the stairs.
13 4 noun, adjective n, adj
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Example sentence • The preformatting of the text made it easier to read.
12 4 verb, noun v, n verb
• To format anew or again, generally erasing a previous format.
noun
• The act by which something is reformatted.
Example sentence • The reformatting of the document took longer than expected.
14 4 noun n
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10 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of gathering something together
Example sentence • The assembling of the furniture took several hours.
9 3 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• the act of examining resemblances
Example sentence • The comparing websites offer detailed product reviews.
10 3 adjective adj Example sentence • Her speech was so compelling that it convinced everyone to change their minds.
9 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the act of compiling (as into a single book or file or list)
Example sentence • The compiling of data for the annual report took several days.
9 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole
Example sentence • The composing of a symphony requires great skill and creativity.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• showing lack of skill or aptitude
Example sentence • He made a fumbling attempt to tie his shoelaces.
9 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• a loud low dull continuous noise
adjective satellite
• continuous full and low-pitched throbbing sound
Example sentence • The sound of grumbling from the next room woke me up.
8 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj Example sentence • I could hear a low mumbling coming from the next room.
8 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the gymnastic moves of an acrobat
Example sentence • She took up tumbling classes to improve her flexibility.
9 3 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others
Example sentence • They are competing for the gold medal.
11 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• the campaign of a candidate to be elected
Example sentence • The campaigning for the mayoral election is in full swing.
10 3 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• containing or imposing condemnation or censure
Example sentence • The community issued a condemning statement about the violence.
8 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of removing the contents of something
Example sentence • After the party, there was an emptying of beer bottles and trash bags.
8 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• impressive in size, manner, or appearance
Example sentence • The imposing mountain range loomed in the distance.
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.
11 4 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• separate (substances) into constituent elements or parts
Example sentence • The dead fish is slowly decomposing in the sun.
8 3 verb, adverb v, adv verb
• express or state indirectly
Example sentence • She raised her eyebrow, implying disbelief.
10 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj verb
• expose one's body to the sun
Example sentence • My favorite summer activity is sunbathing on the beach.
9 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• a becoming gradually less
adjective satellite
• gradually decreasing until little remains
Example sentence • The dwindling population of the endangered species is a cause for concern.
9 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• lovable especially in a childlike or naive way
Example sentence • The puppy's playful behavior was endearing to everyone in the family.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)
Example sentence • His fondling made her uncomfortable.
8 3 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• act of bringing about a desired result
Example sentence • The soothing music had an inducing effect, helping me fall asleep quickly.
13 4 verb, noun v, n noun
• branded products meant to promote another product, especially films and pop groups
Example sentence • The store's merchandising was so visually appealing that it attracted many customers.
8 2 adjective adj adjective satellite
• lacking physical movement skills, especially with the hands
Example sentence • He was a bumbling fool, always knocking things over and tripping on his own feet.
8 2 adjective adj adjective satellite
• causing awareness of your shortcomings
Example sentence • Winning the award was a humbling experience for me.
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