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51Wahpeton — /waw pi tn/, n., pl. tons, (esp. collectively) ton. a member of a North American Indian people belonging to the Santee branch of the Dakota. * * * ▪ North Dakota, United States city, seat (1873) of Richland county, southeastern North Dakota …
52walkathon — /waw keuh thon /, n. 1. a long distance walking race for testing endurance. 2. such a contest held to raise funds for a charity or special cause, with supporters or sponsors pledging to donate a sum for a specific contestant or team for each mile …
53walker — /waw keuhr/, n. 1. an enclosing framework on casters or wheels for supporting a baby who is learning to walk. 2. a similar device, usually a waist high four legged framework of lightweight metal, for use by a weak or disabled person as a support… …
54Walker — /waw keuhr/, n. 1. Alice, born 1944, U.S. novelist and short story writer. 2. David, 1785 1830, U.S. abolitionist. 3. James John (Jimmy), 1881 1946, U.S. politician: mayor of New York City 1926 32. 4. John, born 1952, New Zealand track and field… …
55walkie-talkie — /waw kee taw kee/, n. Radio. a combined transmitter and receiver light enough to be carried by one person: developed originally for military use in World War II. Also, walky talky. [1935 40, Amer.; see WALK, TALK, IE] * * * …
56walking — /waw king/, adj. 1. considered as a person who can or does walk or something that walks: The hospital is caring for six walking patients. He s walking proof that people can lose weight quickly. 2. used for or as an aid in walking: She put on her… …
57walking-around money — /waw king euh rownd / 1. money that is carried on the person for routine expenses and minor emergencies; pocket money. 2. Also called street money. Political Slang. cash sums given by political managers, district leaders, or the like, to grass… …
58walky-talky — /waw kee taw kee/, n., pl. walky talkies. walkie talkie. * * * …
59wamus — /waw meuhs, wom euhs/, n., pl. wamuses. 1. a heavy cardigan jacket, loosely knit and belted. 2. Also, wammus, wampus. a durable, coarse, outer jacket. [1795 1805, Amer.; < D wammes (cf. G Wams vest, undershirt), MD wambuis < dial. OF wambois <… …
60Wasatch Range — /waw sach/ a mountain range in N Utah and SE Idaho. Highest peak, Mt. Timpanogos, 12,008 ft. (3660 m). * * * ▪ mountains, United States segment of the south central Rocky Mountains, extending southward for about 250 miles (400 km), from the bend …
