4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• the area on a billiard table behind the balkline
Example sentence • The team scored a run after the pitcher's balk .
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• an exchange of ideas via conversation
verb
• exchange thoughts; talk with
Example sentence • I had a talk with my boss about the upcoming project.
5 1 verb, noun v, n verb
• write, draw, or trace with chalk
Example sentence • I wrote my name on the blackboard with white chalk .
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
Example sentence • He bought the car in bulk to get a better price.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a very large person; impressive in size or qualities
verb
• appear very large or occupy a commanding position
Example sentence • The hulk of the old ship sat abandoned on the beach.
4 1 verb v noun
• a mood or display of sullen aloofness or withdrawal
verb
• be in a huff and display one's displeasure
Example sentence • He tends to sulk whenever he doesn't get his way.
6 1 verb, noun v, n verb
• utter a harsh abrupt scream
Example sentence • The loud squawk of the parrot woke me up.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds
Example sentence • I saw a deer grazing in the field and hiding behind a stalk .
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a waterproof filler and sealant that is used in building and repair to make watertight
Example sentence • I need to buy caulk to fill in the gaps around the bathtub.
5 1 verb, noun v, n
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4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of traveling by foot
verb
• use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
Example sentence • I go for a walk every morning.
5 1 verb v verb
• lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner
Example sentence • He skulked around the corner, trying to avoid being seen.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a metal cleat on the bottom front of a horseshoe to prevent slipping
Example sentence • The carpenter used a calk to secure the loose board.
8 2 noun n noun
• walk consisting of a paved area for pedestrians; usually beside a street or roadway
Example sentence • I walked down the sidewalk on my way to work.
9 2 noun n noun
• a walkway made of wooden boards; usually at seaside
Example sentence • The boardwalk is crowded with tourists.
7 2 noun n noun
• narrow platform extending out into an auditorium
Example sentence • The models strutted confidently down the catwalk , showcasing the latest fashion designs.
9 2 noun n noun
• a path (often marked) where something (as a street or railroad) can be crossed to get from one side to the other
Example sentence • The children waited for the traffic to stop before crossing the crosswalk .
6 2 noun n noun
• haircut in which the head is shaved except for a band of hair down the middle of the scalp
Example sentence • He dyed his mohawk bright pink.
3 1 noun n noun
• black-and-white short-necked web-footed diving bird of northern seas
Example sentence • The puffin is a type of auk that is known for its brightly colored beak.
9 2 noun n Example sentence • Jack climbed up the beanstalk and reached the giant's castle.
8 2 noun n noun
• a strutting dance based on a march; was performed in minstrel shows; originated as a competition among Black dancers to win a cake
verb
• perform the cakewalk dance
Example sentence • The math test was a cakewalk for him because he had studied extensively.
9 2 noun n noun
• the stalk of a corn plant
Example sentence • The cornstalks swayed in the breeze.
4 1 verb v noun
• an awkward stupid person
verb
• look with amazement; look stupidly
Example sentence • She couldn't help but gawk at the beautiful sunset.
7 2 noun n noun
• large hawk of Eurasia and North America used in falconry
Example sentence • The goshawk is a large bird of prey.
7 2 verb, adverb v, adv verb
• cross the road at a red light
Example sentence • I saw a man jaywalk across the street without looking both ways.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a kind of dance step in which the dancer seems to be sliding on the spot
Example sentence • Michael Jackson popularized the moonwalk during his performance.
9 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• a person who likes to be active late at night
Example sentence • The nighthawk swooped down to catch its prey.
9 2 noun n verb
• move in space outside a space craft
Example sentence • A spacewalk is a term used to describe an activity in which an astronaut leaves the confines of a spacecraft in outer space.
4 1 noun n noun
• a fine grained mineral having a soft soapy feel and consisting of hydrated magnesium silicate; used in a variety of products including talcum powder
verb
• apply talcum powder to (one's body)
Example sentence • She applied a dusting of talc to her baby's bottom.
8 2 noun n noun
• steady recurrent ticking sound as made by a clock
verb
• make a sound like a clock or a timer
Example sentence • The clock on the wall goes ticktock .
7 2 verb v verb
• To overpower, outdo, or surpass in talking.
Example sentence • She always tries to outtalk her opponents in a debate.
8 2 noun n noun
• Discussion of business in a social setting, especially using jargon.
Example sentence • They spent their coffee break engaged in shoptalk about the latest marketing strategies.
8 3 noun n noun
• weapon consisting of a fighting ax; used by North American Indians
Example sentence • He swung the tomahawk with great force.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• the area on a billiard table behind the balkline
Example sentence • The horse shied and came to a baulk before the jump.
9 2 noun n noun
• the presence of an unwanted signal via an accidental coupling
Example sentence • The crosstalk between the two radio stations caused interference in the broadcast.
9 2 noun n noun
• the slender stem that supports the blade of a leaf
Example sentence • She plucked a leafstalk from the plant.
8 2 noun n noun
• regulator consisting of a valve or gate that controls the rate of water flow through a sluice
Example sentence • The penstock regulates the flow of water from the reservoir to the turbine.
9 2 noun n noun
• a horizontal plant stem with shoots above and roots below serving as a reproductive structure
Example sentence • The rootstalk of the plant stores nutrients and water.
8 2 noun n noun
• workplace consisting of a long narrow path or shed where rope is made
Example sentence • The ropewalk was a long narrow lane where ropes were made.
9 2 noun n noun
• farm devoted to raising sheep
Example sentence • The sheepwalk is a designated pathway for sheep to graze and roam.
8 2 noun n noun
• A player who handles the ball skilfully
Example sentence • He is known as the ultimate ballhawk , always making impressive interceptions.
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7 2 noun n noun
• A type of damalisk, an African antelope, Damaliscus pygargus phillipsi, closely related to the hartebeest.
Example sentence • The blesbok is a species of antelope found in South Africa.
4 1 verb v
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8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• A type of loaded walk in which the sportsman squats somewhat and steps forward or backward with his knees alternatingly while optionally carrying a dumbbell or kettlebell on each side or a kettlebell or cupped dumbbell between the legs.
verb
• To jump on one leg while moving the other back and forth, a motion sometimes employed by guitar players in popular music.
Example sentence • He lost balance and fell while attempting the duckwalk .
9 2 noun n noun
• A stalk (such as a peduncle or pedicel) that supports another structure.
Example sentence • The footstalk of the flower is long and slender.
8 2 noun n noun
• A keen investigative reporter.
Example sentence • The newshawk was always the first to report breaking news.
7 2 verb v verb
• To walk further than another
Example sentence • She can easily outwalk anyone in our group.
6 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• Speech that has a rising intonation at the end of a sentence, as if it were a question; upspeak.
verb
• To speak with a rising intonation at the end of a sentence, as if it were a question; to upspeak.
Example sentence • The excessive use of uptalk can make a person come across as uncertain.
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