fling (verb)

  • 91hurl´er — hurl «hurl», verb, noun. –v.t. 1. to throw with much force; cast; fling: »The man hurled his spear at one bear, and the dogs hurled themselves at the other. 2. Figurative. to throw forth (words, cries, or shouts) v …

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  • 92snaf|fle — snaf|fle1 «SNAF uhl», noun, verb, fled, fling. –n. a slender, jointed bit used on a bridle; snaffle bit. –v.t. 1. to control or manage by a snaffle. 2. to put a snaffle on. ╂[compare Dutch snavel, Frisian snaffel beak, mouth] snaf|fle2 «SNAF uhl» …

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  • 93cover — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun 1 sth put on/over sth ADJECTIVE ▪ protective ▪ removable, reversible ▪ leather, plastic ▪ dust …

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  • 94pitch — pitch1 [ pıtʃ ] noun ** ▸ 1 how high/low sound is ▸ 2 strength of emotion etc. ▸ 3 something you say to persuade ▸ 4 a throw of the ball ▸ 5 black sticky substance ▸ 6 slope of roof etc. ▸ 7 ship/aircraft movement ▸ 8 in climbing ▸ 9 high hit in… …

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  • 95wind — I. /wɪnd / (say wind) noun 1. air in natural motion, as along the earth s surface. 2. a gale; storm; hurricane. 3. any stream of air, as that produced by a bellows, a fan, etc. 4. air impregnated with the scent of an animal or animals. 5. a hint… …

  • 96lash — I. verb Etymology: Middle English Date: 14th century intransitive verb 1. to move violently or suddenly ; dash 2. to thrash or beat violently < rain lashed at the windowpanes > 3. to make a verbal attack or retort usually used with …

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  • 97project — I noun activity, aim, ambition, assignment, attempt, consilium, contrivance, deal, design, determination, device, employment, end, endeavor, engagement, enterprise, essay, fixed intention, goal, idea inceptum, intent, intention, job, object,&#8230; …

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  • 98shutter — noun 1 cover for a window ADJECTIVE ▪ closed, open ▪ He left the shutter open. ▪ metal, steel, wooden ▪ security …

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  • 99window — noun 1 in a building, car, etc. ADJECTIVE ▪ big, huge, large, long, tall, wide ▪ narrow, small, tiny …

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  • 100chance — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) Fortuity Nouns 1. chance, accident, lot; fate, kismet, karma (See destiny); Lady Luck, [Dame] Fortune; luck, fortune, hap, hazard; contingency, adventure, fortuity; randomness, indetermination,&#8230; …

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