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Showing 18 of 176 words/ˈwɔː.ri.ər/ [warrior]
[noun] A brave or experienced soldier or fighter, especially one involved in traditional combat or tribal warfare.
/wɒʃt aʊt/ [washed out]
[adjective] Canceled or prevented from happening due to rain or bad weather.
/ˈwɒʃɪŋz/ [washings]
[noun] The act or process of cleaning something with water; or, a quantity of items that have been or are to be washed.
/wɒtʃt ˈəʊ.və(r)/ [watched over]
[verb] Protected, guarded, or cared for someone or something, keeping a vigilant eye on their safety and well-being.
/ˈwɒtʃ.taʊ.ər/ [watchtower]
[noun] A tall tower from which a sentinel or guard keeps watch over an area.
/ˈwɔː.tər daʊn/ [water down]
[verb] To dilute or make something less forceful, intense, or controversial by adding less significant or more acceptable elements.
/ˈwɔːtər ˈlɪli ˈflaʊərz/ [water lily flowers]
[noun] The showy, often fragrant, floating or emergent blossoms of aquatic plants belonging to the family Nymphaeaceae, typically characterized by broad, flat leaves.
/ˈwɔːtər ˈspɪrɪt/ [water spirit]
[noun] A supernatural being or deity believed to inhabit or preside over bodies of water, such as rivers, lakes, or the sea, often featured in mythology and folklore.
/ˈwɔːtərmən/ [water-man]
[noun] A person who works on or lives near a body of water, especially one who earns a living by rowing or ferrying passengers and goods.
/ˈweɪvən/ [waven]
[verb] An archaic or dialectal past participle of the verb 'weave', meaning to have formed fabric or patterns by interlacing threads or strands.
/ˈweɪvərərz/ [waverers]
[noun] Plural form of waverer: persons who hesitate, feel doubtful, or show indecision in their opinions, choices, or allegiance.
/ˈweɪ.vi/ [wavy]
[adjective] Having a series of curves or undulations; not straight.
/weɪˈleɪd/ [waylaid]
[verb] Interrupted, stopped, or detained someone while they were on their way somewhere, often to attack, converse, or detain them.
/ˈwɛər.ər/ [wearer]
[noun] A person who has clothing, shoes, jewelry, or accessories on their body.
/ˈwɛð.ər kənˈdɪʃ.ənz/ [weather conditions]
[noun] The state of the atmosphere at a particular place and time as regards heat, cloudiness, dryness, sunshine, wind, or rain.
/ˈwɛðərd/ [weathered]
[adjective] Altered in color, texture, or form by long exposure to the atmosphere; worn or seasoned by the elements.
/wɛdz/ [weds]
[verb] Marries someone; takes a person as a spouse in a legal or ceremonial union.
/ˈwɪə.doʊ/ [weirdo]
[noun] A person who is noticeably unconventional, eccentric, or bizarre in behavior or appearance.