6 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a ditch dug as a fortification having a parapet of the excavated earth
verb
• impinge or infringe upon
Example sentence • The soldiers dug a trench to protect themselves from enemy fire.
6 1 verb v verb
• stop the flow of a liquid
Example sentence • They used a tourniquet to stanch the bleeding.
6 1 verb v verb
• turn pale, as if in fear
Example sentence • She blanched the vegetables before cooking them.
6 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a division of some larger or more complex organization
verb
• grow and send out branches or branch-like structures
Example sentence • The cat climbed up the tree branch .
9 3 noun n noun
• a slide of large masses of snow and ice and mud down a mountain
verb
• gather into a huge mass and roll down a mountain, of snow
Example sentence • The avalanche buried the mountain village.
7 2 noun n noun
• a portion of something (especially money)
Example sentence • The company issued a tranche of new shares to raise capital.
6 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a motorboat with an open deck or a half deck
Example sentence • The space agency planned the launch of a new satellite.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• (boxing) a blow with the fist
verb
• deliver a quick blow to
Example sentence • He threw a powerful punch at his opponent.
6 1 verb v noun
• a small slip noose made with seizing
Example sentence • She clenched her fists in anger.
6 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• the sound of something crunching
Example sentence • I love the satisfying crunch of potato chips.
6 1 verb v noun
• a reflex response to sudden pain
verb
• draw back, as with fear or pain
Example sentence • She didn't flinch when he shouted at her.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a grouping of a number of similar things
Example sentence • He picked a bunch of flowers for his mom.
5 1 noun n Example sentence • I packed my lunch today.
6 1 noun n noun
• a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant
Example sentence • The stench of rotting fish wafted through the air.
5 1 noun n noun
• any of numerous small songbirds with short stout bills adapted for crushing seeds
Example sentence • The bright yellow finch soared through the sky.
5 1 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• kill without legal sanction
Example sentence • The mob threatened to lynch the suspect if the police didn't take immediate action.
6 1 verb v verb
• press or grind with a crushing noise
6 1 verb v Example sentence • He drank a glass of water to quench his thirst.
6 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments
verb
• twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates
Example sentence • He used a wrench to tighten the bolts.
6 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• (boxing) the act of one boxer holding onto the other to avoid being hit and to rest momentarily
verb
• secure or fasten by flattening the ends of nails or bolts
Example sentence • The boxer landed a powerful clinch on his opponent.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• lifting device consisting of a horizontal cylinder turned by a crank on which a cable or rope winds
verb
• pull or lift up with or as if with a winch
Example sentence • The ship used a winch to lift the anchor out of the water.
6 1 noun n noun
• combination of breakfast and lunch; usually served in late morning
verb
• eat a meal in the late morning
Example sentence • We decided to have brunch at our favorite cafe.
7 1 adjective adj adjective satellite
• firm and dependable especially in loyalty
verb
• stop the flow of a liquid
Example sentence • She remained staunch in her support for the political candidate.
6 1 verb v verb
• turn pale, as if in fear
Example sentence • She couldn't help but blench when the horror movie reached its climax.
5 1 noun n noun
• freshwater dace-like game fish of Europe and western Asia noted for ability to survive outside water
Example sentence • The tench is known for its olive-green color and slimy skin.
6 1 noun n noun
• bug of temperate regions that infests especially beds and feeds on human blood
7 1 verb v noun
• a small arch built across the interior angle of two walls (usually to support a spire)
Example sentence • She squinched her eyes shut to block out the bright light.
7 1 verb v verb
• make a noise typical of an engine lacking lubricants
Example sentence • She scrunched up her face in confusion.
9 3 noun n noun
• (of a water channel) A diverging branch of a river, creek, or stream which re-enters the main stream.
Example sentence • The river's anabranch created a new channel through the floodplain.
9 2 verb v
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Example sentence • He disbranched the tree to allow more sunlight to reach the garden.
11 3 adjective adj
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Example sentence • The interbranch committee reached a decision after much deliberation.
8 2 verb v
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Example sentence • The tree will eventually rebranch after the storm.
9 2 noun n noun
• A branch that is itself an offshoot of a branch of something.
Example sentence • The biology subbranch of genetics focuses on the study of genes.
8 2 verb v Example sentence • He tried to entrench himself in the company by building strong relationships with the top executives.
8 2 verb v verb
• tighten one's belt; use resources carefully
Example sentence • The company decided to retrench some of its employees to cut costs.
9 2 noun n noun
• a strong worktable for a carpenter or mechanic
Example sentence • He spent hours working on the project on his workbench .
8 2 verb v verb
• To open (something that was clenched).
Example sentence • He took a deep breath, trying to unclench his tense muscles.
9 2 noun n noun
• common European finch mostly black and white with red throat and breast
Example sentence • I spotted a beautiful bullfinch perched on the tree branch.
9 2 noun n noun
• small European finch with a cheerful song
Example sentence • The chaffinch is a small bird that is native to Europe.
9 2 noun n noun
• American finch whose male has yellow body plumage in summer
Example sentence • I saw a beautiful goldfinch perched on a tree branch.
7 1 verb, adverb v, adv verb
• press or grind with a crushing noise
Example sentence • I could hear the leaves craunching under my feet as I walked through the forest.
5 1 verb, noun v, n
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6 1 noun n Example sentence • I can't believe he acted like such a grinch and ruined the party.
5 1 noun n
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9 2 noun n noun
• any of the seats occupied by backbenchers in the House of Commons
Example sentence • The backbench in parliament is made up of less experienced politicians.
8 2 verb v Example sentence • The soldiers intrenched themselves behind the barbed wire.
8 2 verb v
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Example sentence • The sudden rainstorm has bedrenched my clothes.
9 2 noun n
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Example sentence • He used a pinwrench to tighten the bolt.
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