gyrations -
Circular or spiral movements, often in a rapid or repetitive manner.
The helicopter’s gyrations in the sky caused concern, as it seemed to be struggling to maintain control.
verb
26 of 77
Other /
Move
audio
sift -
To put a fine, loose, or powdery substance through a sieve so as to remove lumps or large particles
Before cooking, Mac would sift the flour through the sieve to remove any large clumps.
verb
27 of 77
Other /
Move
audio
wriggle -
To twist and turn with quick squirming and writhing movements
The worm wriggled in Stan's hand and almost ended up falling to the ground.
verb
See noun
28 of 77
Other /
Move
audio
wiggle -
Move or cause to move up and down or from side to side with small rapid movements
Ian's dog tried to wiggle through the doggy door, but its body was too fat to fit through.
verb
29 of 77
Other /
Move
audio
pierce -
To go through something completely, from one end to another
In 1307 during the Swiss revolution, William Tell had to prove his accuracy with bow and arrow by shooting an arrow that pierced the apple sitting on his son's head.
verb
30 of 77
Other /
Move
audio
chug -
(of a vehicle or boat) To move slowly with engine making regular muffled explosive sounds
The antique train chugged along the tracks, moving slowly enough that people could run along side it.
verb
31 of 77
Other /
Move
Url
audio
permeate -
To spread through something and be present in every part of it.
Adoption of the internet started slowly, but within a short time it permeated all aspects of our lives, and we can't imagine living without it.
verb
32 of 77
Other /
Move
Url
audio
haul -
To pull or drag something with effort or force.
It took three men to haul the fishing net out of the water.
verb
33 of 77
Other /
Move
audio
ruffle -
to move or lift something so that it is no longer smooth; to disorder something, typically by running one's hands through it
The other players ruffled their new teammate's hair as part of his initiation.
verb
34 of 77
Other /
Move
Url
audio
converge -
To come together from different directions and meet at a point.
The streams converge into a single river near the valley.
verb
35 of 77
Other /
Move
audio
swerve -
To turn aside abruptly from a straight line or course to avoid something in front of you.
The van swerved to avoid the car suddenly stopping in front of it.
verb
36 of 77
Other /
Move
audio
skim -
To remove a substance from the surface of a liquid
The farmer skimmed the cream from the milk in order to reduce the fat content.
