humming sound
111singingfish — /sing ing fish /, n., pl. (esp. collectively) singingfish, (esp. referring to two or more kinds or species) singingfishes. midshipman (def. 3). [1880 85, Amer.; SINGING + FISH; so called because of the humming sound it produces with its air… …
112zing — 1. noun a) A short high pitched humming sound, eg that made by a bullet or vibrating string. 1998, Edward E. Leslie Desperate Journeys b) Zest or vitality. : I heard a zing close to my head and looked up again. Five or six men were lined up on… …
113buzzlike — adjective Resembling or characteristic of a buzz (humming sound) …
114burr — 1. noun a) A sharp, pointy object, such as a sliver or splinter. And whan Sir Mordred felte that he had hys dethys wounde, he threste hymselff with the myght that he had upp to the burre of Kyng Arthurs speare; and ryght so he smote hys fadir [ …
115Electrolarynx — A battery operated instrument that makes a humming sound to help laryngectomies talk. * * * n. a battery powered electrical vibrator that helps people to speak after laryngectomy. * * * elec·tro·lar·ynx (e lek″tro larґinks) artificial… …
116ring — 1. A circular band surrounding a wide central opening; a r. shaped or circular structure surrounding an opening or level area. SYN: anulus [TA]. 2. The closed ( i.e., endless) chain of atoms in a cyclic compound; commonly used for “cyclic” or… …
117Cruveilhier–Baumgarten bruit — The Cruveilhier Baumgarten bruit is a clinical sign which can be found in Cruveilhier Baumgarten disease. In this condition there are prominent umbilical and paraumbilical veins; auscultation over these vessels may reveal a humming sound (i.e. a… …
118content — 01. The little boy spent the last day of school emptying his desk of its [contents] and playing with his friends. 02. We put the [contents] of the fridge in boxes so we could clean it. 03. The [content] of the play is of an adult nature. 04.… …
119loud — 01. Blue whales can make sounds which are nearly twice as [loud] as a jet taking off. 02. In Japanese culture, it is perfectly acceptable to make [loud] slurping sounds when you are eating noodles. 03. The movie was quite funny, and I found… …
120Mum's the word — Meaning Keep quiet say nothing. Origin Mum; not mother but mmmmm , the humming sound made with a closed mouth. Used by Shakespeare in Henry VI, Part 2. Seal up your lips and give no words but mum …
