English dictionary: words starting with w - page 125
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Meanings of Wowser:
nounA puritanical or censorious person, in particular a teetotaller or person opposed to alcohol.
Usage examples:
They don't need wowsers telling them that you can or can't gamble.
exclamationUsed to show surprise and sometimes pleasure
Usage examples:
"wowser! that felt fantastic," he said., you won! wowsers!, how do you address this country's alcoh…
Meanings of Wowsers:
exclamationExpressing astonishment, admiration, or enthusiasm.
Usage examples:
The smell alone is fabulous, but the taste—wowsers
nounA puritanical or censorious person, in particular a teetotaller or person opposed to alcohol.
Meanings of Wpm:
abbreviationWords per minute (used after a number to indicate typing speed).
Usage examples:
Candidates will attain a speed of not less than 30 wpm
nounAbbreviation for words per minute: used to show how fast someone can type
Usage examples:
An average professional typist can do 50 to 70 wpm.
Meanings of Wrack:
verbVariant spelling of rack1 (sense 1 of the verb).
nounAny of a number of coarse brown seaweeds which grow on the shoreline, frequently each kind forming a distinct band in relation to high- and low-water marks. many have air bladders for buoyancy.
Usage examples:
Saw wrack is the main seaweed used, taken fresh from the shore, washed in seawater and stored brief…
Meanings of Wracked:
verbCause extreme pain, anguish, or distress to.
Usage examples:
He was racked with guilt
nounAny of a number of coarse brown seaweeds which grow on the shoreline, frequently each kind forming a distinct band in relation to high- and low-water marks. many have air bladders for buoyancy.
Usage examples:
Saw wrack is the main seaweed used, taken fresh from the shore, washed in seawater and stored brief…
Meanings of Wracking:
verbCause extreme pain, anguish, or distress to.
Usage examples:
He was racked with guilt
nounAny of a number of coarse brown seaweeds which grow on the shoreline, frequently each kind forming a distinct band in relation to high- and low-water marks. many have air bladders for buoyancy.
Usage examples:
Saw wrack is the main seaweed used, taken fresh from the shore, washed in seawater and stored brief…
adjectiveDifficult to do and causing a lot of worry or anxiety
Usage examples:
I had to go out and find a new job, which is always a nerve-racking experience.
Meanings of Wracks:
verbCause extreme pain, anguish, or distress to.
Usage examples:
He was racked with guilt
nounVariant spelling of rack5.
Meanings of Wraf:
abbreviationWomen's royal air force (in the uk, until 1994).
Meanings of Wraith:
nounA ghost or ghostlike image of someone, especially one seen shortly before or after their death.
Usage examples:
In keeping with the batman myth established in the 30's comics, wayne senior is killed in a random …
Meanings of Wraithlike:
adjectivePale and thin or weak
Usage examples:
A wraithlike figure in a grey floating dress, his face is now more gaunt and wraithlike than ever.
Meanings of Wraiths:
nounA ghost or ghostlike image of someone, especially one seen shortly before or after their death.
Usage examples:
In keeping with the batman myth established in the 30's comics, wayne senior is killed in a random …
Meanings of Wrangle:
nounA dispute or argument, typically one that is long and complicated.
Usage examples:
An insurance wrangle is holding up compensation payments
verbHave a long, complicated dispute or argument.
Usage examples:
The bureaucrats continue wrangling over the fine print
Meanings of Wrangled:
verbHave a long, complicated dispute or argument.
Usage examples:
The bureaucrats continue wrangling over the fine print
adjectiveWreathed; twisted.
Meanings of Wrangler:
nounA person in charge of horses or other livestock on a ranch.
Usage examples:
He and a dozen other alisal guest ranch wranglers have only a couple of hours to catch and saddle 6…
Meanings of Wranglers:
nounA person in charge of horses or other livestock on a ranch.
Usage examples:
He and a dozen other alisal guest ranch wranglers have only a couple of hours to catch and saddle 6…
Meanings of Wrangles:
nounA dispute or argument, typically one that is long and complicated.
Usage examples:
An insurance wrangle is holding up compensation payments
verbHave a long, complicated dispute or argument.
Usage examples:
The bureaucrats continue wrangling over the fine print
Meanings of Wrangling:
nounEngagement in a long, complicated dispute or argument.
Usage examples:
Weeks of political wrangling
verbHave a long, complicated dispute or argument.
Usage examples:
The bureaucrats continue wrangling over the fine print
Meanings of Wrap:
verbCover or enclose in paper or soft material.
Usage examples:
The candles are wrapped in tissue paper
nounA loose outer garment or piece of material.
Usage examples:
Beach wraps
Meanings of Wrap up:
idiomArrange or fold as a cover or protection
phrasal verbCover or enclose something in paper or soft material.
Usage examples:
She sat and wrapped up presents for her three children
Meanings of Wrap-in-cotton-wool:
idiomTo try to protect someone too carefully
Usage examples:
You can't wrap (up) your children in cotton wool forever.
Meanings of Wrap-one:
phrasal verbTo cover something or someone with paper, cloth, or other material
Usage examples:
A woman held the baby wrapped up in a cloth., you don't have to finish the candy – we can wrap it u…
Meanings of Wrap-round:
phrasal verbTo put a piece of clothing or material around someone or something, usually to keep them or it warm
Usage examples:
It was so cold that he wrapped a scarf tightly around his face., she wrapped her arms around her kn…
Meanings of Wraparound:
adjectiveCurving or extending round at the edges or sides.
Usage examples:
A wrap-around windscreen
nounA wrap-around garment.
Usage examples:
A wispy wrap-around of leopard fabric
Meanings of Wraparounds:
nounA wrap-around garment.
Usage examples:
A wispy wrap-around of leopard fabric
Meanings of Wrapped:
adjectivePast participle of wrap.
verbCover or enclose in paper or soft material.
Usage examples:
The candles are wrapped in tissue paper
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