7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the act of locking something up to protect it
Example sentence • The locking mechanism on my front door is broken.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of securing an arriving vessel with ropes
Example sentence • The docking of the spacecraft was successful.
7 2 verb v noun
• any of several white wines from the Rhine River valley in Germany (`hock' is British usage)
verb
• leave as a guarantee in return for money
Example sentence • She was hocking her jewelry to pay off her debts.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the time taken to traverse a measured course
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
verb
• move back and forth or sideways
Example sentence • The rocking of the boat made me feel nauseous.
12 4 adjective adj noun
• contact by fitting together
adjective satellite
• linked or locked closely together as by dovetailing
Example sentence • The interlocking puzzle pieces fit perfectly together.
8 2 noun n noun
• embroidery consisting of ornamental needlework on a garment that is made by gathering the cloth tightly in stitches
Example sentence • The dress had intricate smocking on the bodice.
9 3 verb, adjective v, adj
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Example sentence • They were bemocking her dance moves during the talent show.
10 3 verb, noun v, n verb
• divest of the frock; of church officials
Example sentence • The defrocking of the priest was a shocking event for the congregation.
11 3 verb, noun v, n verb
• To remove from status as a member of a clergy; to unfrock.
Example sentence • The disfrocking of the priest scandalized the congregation.
10 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• European butterfly having reddish-brown wings each marked with a purple eyespot
Example sentence • His peacocking at the party was a bit obnoxious.
7 2 verb, adjective v, adj
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9 3 verb, noun v, n
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Example sentence • The redocking of the space module was executed flawlessly.
9 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj Example sentence • They installed a new relocking mechanism on the doors for extra security.
10 3 noun n
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7 2 verb v noun
• hosiery consisting of a cloth covering for the foot; worn inside the shoe; reaches to between the ankle and the knee
Example sentence • He was socking the punching bag with all his strength.
10 3
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Example sentence • The clock on the wall is tictocking loudly.
8 2 verb v
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10 3 verb, noun v, n verb
• clear or remove an obstruction from
Example sentence • The unblocking of blood vessels is crucial for heart health.
9 3 verb v
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Example sentence • The soldier knew the importance of uncocking his sidearm after a mission.
9 3 verb, noun v, n Example sentence • The undocking of the spaceship from the International Space Station was a significant moment.
10 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj verb
• divest of the frock; of church officials
Example sentence • The unfrocking ceremony was a solemn affair.
9 3 verb v Example sentence • She was unlocking the door when her phone rang.
7 2
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8 2 verb v verb
• To understand (something) intuitively, to know (something) without having to think intellectually.
Example sentence • I am grokking the concept of artificial intelligence.
8 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the act of obstructing or deflecting someone's movements
Example sentence • The blocking of the road caused a major traffic jam.
8 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)
Example sentence • I heard a knocking sound at the door.
7 2 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule
Example sentence • She gave him a mocking smile.
8 2 adjective adj adjective satellite
• glaringly vivid and graphic; marked by sensationalism
Example sentence • The news of the accident was shocking to everyone.
10 3
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Example sentence • The armlocking technique requires precise control and timing.
7 2 adverb, adjective adv, adj noun
• a very strong lager traditionally brewed in the fall and aged through the winter for consumption in the spring
12 3 verb, noun v, n
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Example sentence • The candidate spent the whole day doorknocking in the neighborhood.
9 3
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9 3 verb v
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11 4 verb, noun v, n
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Example sentence • The laverocking bird sang a beautiful melody.
11 4
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Example sentence • I need to adjust the tension on my overlocking machine.
10 3 verb v
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10 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj
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11 3 verb, adjective v, adj
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13 3 verb, noun v, n
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Example sentence • The chef demonstrated the technique of spitchcocking a chicken.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj
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9 3 verb v
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14 4 verb, noun v, n noun
• weathervane with a vane in the form of a rooster
Example sentence • The pilot had to use rudder to counteract the weathercocking effect.
8 2 noun n noun
• close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)
Example sentence • I hung my stocking by the fireplace for Santa Claus.
12 4 noun, adjective n, adj adjective satellite
• suppressing or eliminating engine knock in combustion engines
Example sentence • The antiknocking mechanism in the engine reduces knocking and improves fuel efficiency.
11 2 adjective adj adjective satellite
• locking automatically when closed
Example sentence • The self-locking mechanism ensures that the door cannot be opened without a key.
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.
5 2 verb v verb
• take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
Example sentence • I will bring some cookies to the party.
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 v noun
• the act of acquiring something
Example sentence • I am getting ready for work.
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