English to English Dictionary

waistcoat

A close-fitting sleeveless garment worn men over a shirt and under a jacket, traditionally buttoned down the front.

waistline

The line around the body at the waist, often narrower than the chest or hips.

water strider

A long-legged slender bug that skates rapidly over the surface of ponds and streams.

weeping

The act of crying or shedding tears.

welfare

The health, happiness, and fortunes of a person or group.

whichever

The one or ones that; any that you choose or that happens to be available.

whisper

A soft, quiet sound made by speaking without vocal cords, or a rustling sound.

white-elephant

A possession that is useless or troublesome, especially one that is expensive to maintain or difícil to dispose of.

whorl

A pattern of spirals or concentric circles, such as that formed by the ridges of the skin on a fingerprint or the petals of a flower.

windshield

The front window of a motor vehicle, airplane, or other vehicle.

wink

An act of closing and opening one eye quickly, typically as a private signal, a hint, or expression of affection.

wizard

A man who has magical powers, especially in legends and fairy tales.