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 .
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, noun v, n noun
• an angular or rounded shape made by folding
verb
• make ridges into by pinching together
Example sentence • The crimping of the metal sheet created a decorative pattern.
8 2 verb v verb
• work hastily or carelessly; deal with inadequately and superficially
Example sentence • She was skimping on her portion sizes to lose weight.
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 verb
• travel on foot, especially on a walking expedition
Example sentence • We spent our summer tramping through the untouched forests of the national park.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• a painful and involuntary muscular contraction
Example sentence • I have a cramping pain in my stomach.
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, adjective v, n, adj Example sentence • The children had a wild romping in the park.
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.
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.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• text handwritten in the style of printed matter
Example sentence • I work in the printing industry.
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.
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 v noun
• the act of chewing noisily
Example sentence • He was chomping on a piece of gum.
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 noun, adjective n, adj Example sentence • She looked at him with a wanting expression in her eyes.
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, adjective v, adj noun
• understanding with difficulty
adjective satellite
• immoderately desirous of acquiring e.g. wealth
Example sentence • Her grasping behavior towards others made her unpopular.
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.
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, noun v, n noun
• the act of stigmatizing
Example sentence • Successful branding requires a strong and memorable logo.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of consuming liquids
Example sentence • She has a habit of binge drinking on weekends.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• material resulting from the process of grinding
Example sentence • She was grinding coffee beans to make a fresh cup of coffee.
9 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• education or instruction in the fundamentals of a field of knowledge
Example sentence • The technician performed a grounding test on the equipment.
7 2 verb, adjective v, adj Example sentence • The hotel has rooms ranging from small singles to spacious suites.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• a loud bombastic declamation expressed with strong emotion
Example sentence • I couldn't understand anything he was saying because he was ranting about politics.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the act of paying for the use of something (as an apartment or house or car)
Example sentence • The cost of renting in this area has increased significantly.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• (mathematics) a miscalculation that results from rounding off numbers to a convenient number of decimals
Example sentence • The rounding of numbers is a common mathematical concept.
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.
9 2 adjective adj adjective satellite
• causing great physical or mental suffering
Example sentence • The movie was a wrenching portrayal of grief and loss.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• a proud stiff pompous gait
verb
• to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others
Example sentence • The prancing horse won the horse race.
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.
8 2 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj Example sentence • His cringing smile made me uncomfortable.
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.
8 3 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• tending to impart new life and vigor to
Example sentence • He booked a renewing massage at the spa.
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.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the act of winding or twisting
adjective satellite
• marked by repeated turns and bends
Example sentence • The winding of the river creates a beautiful scenic view.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• the act of inflicting a wound
adjective satellite
• causing physical or especially psychological injury
Example sentence • He suffered a wounding defeat in the tournament.
6 2 verb, adverb v, adv noun
• a specific instance of feeling hopeful
Example sentence • I am hoping to get a promotion at work.
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, 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.
11 4 adjective adj adjective
• arousing or holding the attention
Example sentence • I found the book very interesting to read.
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.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the removal of soap with clean water in the final stage of washing
Example sentence • I need to do a quick rinsing of the paintbrushes before they dry.
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