7 2 noun n noun
• the act of encamping and living in tents in a camp
Example sentence • We went camping in the mountains during our summer vacation.
7 2 verb, noun v, n verb
• deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping
Example sentence • The damping of the vibrations helped to stabilize the machine.
7 2 verb v verb
• To hit, clout, belt, wallop.
noun
• A form of hunting, at night, in which bright lights or lamps are used to dazzle the hunted animal or to attract insects for capture.
adjective
• Bright, flashing, resplendent.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the distinctive form in which a thing is made
Example sentence • The stamping on the envelope was illegible.
8 2 verb, noun v, n verb
• travel on foot, especially on a walking expedition
Example sentence • We spent our summer tramping through the untouched forests of the national park.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• a tool for tamping (e.g., for tamping tobacco into a pipe bowl or a charge into a drill hole etc.)
Example sentence • The tamping of the coffee grounds is essential for a quality espresso.
7 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• an inclined surface connecting two levels
verb
• behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
Example sentence • We were ramping up production to meet the high demand.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a device (generally used by carpenters) that holds things firmly together
verb
• fasten or fix with a clamp
Example sentence • The clamping of the blood vessels helped control the bleeding.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• a painful and involuntary muscular contraction
Example sentence • I have a cramping pain in my stomach.
6 2 verb v noun
• the basic unit of electric current adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
Example sentence • I am amping up for the marathon by increasing my training.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• selling goods abroad at a price below that charged in the domestic market
Example sentence • The illegal dumping of hazardous waste is a serious environmental issue.
7 2 verb v noun
• the act of participating in an athletic competition in which you must jump
Example sentence • The cat is jumping up and down on the bed.
7 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• a mechanical device that moves fluid or gas by pressure or suction
verb
• operate like a pump; move up and down, like a handle or a pedal
Example sentence • The pumping bass made the club feel alive.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
Example sentence • I had a hard time finding my keys this morning.
9 3 verb v Example sentence • The soldiers were decamping from the battlefield.
8 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj verb
• To skimp; to do something in a skimpy or slipshod fashion.
10 3 verb v verb
• To remove a clamp from.
8 2 verb v noun
• the act of chewing noisily
Example sentence • He was chomping on a piece of gum.
10 3 adjective adj adjective
• causing one to believe the truth of something
Example sentence • She gave a convincing argument for why she should be promoted.
7 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• disability of walking due to crippling of the legs or feet
Example sentence • He was limping after twisting his ankle.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• a heavy dull sound (as made by impact of heavy objects)
adjective satellite
• (used informally) very large
Example sentence • She felt a thumping headache coming on.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• someone who procures customers for whores (in England they call a pimp a ponce)
verb
• arrange for sexual partners for others
Example sentence • He was arrested for being involved in pimping .
9 3 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• attempting to or designed to prevent an opponent from winning or scoring
Example sentence • The defending champion team won the match easily.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• financial resources provided to make some project possible
Example sentence • The school received funding from the government for new textbooks.
9 3 noun n noun
• An object whose nature is yet to be defined.
verb
• Applied to an action whose name is forgotten by, unknown or unimportant to the user, e.g. from words of a song.
adjective
• Having a characteristic that the speaker cannot specify.
adverb
• (degree) Somewhat; to a degree.
pronoun
• An uncertain or unspecified thing; one thing.
Example sentence • I need something to eat.
9 3 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj Example sentence • The advancing storm made it difficult to see.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• low land that is seasonally flooded; has more woody plants than a marsh and better drainage than a bog
verb
• drench or submerge or be drenched or submerged
Example sentence • The swamping of the boat caused it to capsize.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• the sound of a horse's hoofs hitting on a hard surface
Example sentence • The clumping clay made it difficult for the potter to shape the vase.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the motion made by flapping up and down
Example sentence • The flapping of the birds' wings created a soothing sound.
11 3 noun n noun
• the responsibility of a guardian or keeper
Example sentence • Please keep this document in safekeeping .
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• campaigning for something by making political speeches (stump speeches)
Example sentence • The stumping of the politician during the debate was memorable.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of selling goods for a living
Example sentence • The vending machine in the office is always fully stocked.
7 2 verb, noun v, n Example sentence • He was venting his frustration by yelling at his coworkers.
8 3 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj verb
• To take vengeance (for); to exact satisfaction for by punishing the injuring party; to vindicate by inflicting pain or evil on a wrongdoer.
noun
• The act by which somebody is avenged.
Example sentence • He spent years avenging the death of his family.
8 2 verb, adverb v, adv noun
• an acrobatic feat in which the feet roll over the head (either forward or backward) and return
adjective satellite
• marked by casual disrespect
verb
• lightly throw to see which side comes up
Example sentence • She was flipping through the pages of her book.
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 v, n noun
• a barrier that serves to enclose an area
Example sentence • I enjoy watching fencing matches at the Olympics.
8 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new
Example sentence • The founding of our country was a momentous event in history.
7 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
Example sentence • The helping hand reached out to the injured bird.
7 2 verb, noun v, n Example sentence • The keeping of secrets can sometimes lead to distrust.
9 3 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj adjective
• offending against or breaking a law or rule
Example sentence • The offending vehicle was parked in a no-parking zone.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• searching for or buying goods or services
Example sentence • I love going shopping at the mall.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• the state of being asleep
adjective satellite
• lying with head on paws as if sleeping
Example sentence • I love sleeping in on weekends.
8 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj adjective
• (of fluids) not moving or flowing
noun
• social or financial or professional status or reputation
adjective satellite
• having a supporting base
Example sentence • He took his place in the standing room section of the stadium.
6 2 verb, adverb v, adv noun
• a specific instance of feeling hopeful
Example sentence • I am hoping to get a promotion at work.
9 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj adjective
• going or proceeding or coming after in the same direction
noun
• a group of followers or enthusiasts
adjective satellite
• about to be mentioned or specified
Example sentence • The following led to his arrest.
7 2 verb v noun
• a clear and certain mental apprehension
adjective satellite
• evidencing the possession of inside information
8 2 noun n noun
• graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface
Example sentence • The painting on the wall was a beautiful landscape.
11 4 noun, adjective n, adj
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Example sentence • The government implemented antidumping measures to protect the domestic steel industry.
8 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• an arithmetic operation performed on floating-point numbers
Example sentence • The flopping of the fish on the dock was a clear sign that it was struggling to breathe.
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