| whaling1 |
the business or work of hunting and killing whales and selling their parts. |
| wham |
used to imitate the sound of a loud noise made by hard blow, heavy falling object, or explosion. |
| wharf |
a structure built along a shore, and often into the water, where boats and ships dock; pier. |
| what |
which thing or kind of thing. [7 definitions] |
| whatever |
anything or everything that. [5 definitions] |
| what makes one tick |
what causes one's behavior (often used as a question). |
| what's |
shortened form of "what is" or "what has." |
| wheat |
the grain obtained from certain grasses and used in making flour and other foods. [2 definitions] |
| wheel |
a round frame that turns on the axle. Wheels are found on cars, trucks, bikes, wagons and other things. [6 definitions] |
| wheelbarrow |
a small cart with one or two wheels in front, two legs at the rear, and handles for pushing. Wheelbarrows are used to carry rocks, soil, leaves, and other materials short distances. |
| wheelchair |
a chair on two large wheels that is used by those who cannot walk from place to place. |
| wheeze |
to breathe with a hoarse or whistling sound. [2 definitions] |
| when |
at what time. [8 definitions] |
| whenever |
any time that. [2 definitions] |
| where |
at, in, or to what location. [9 definitions] |
| whereabouts |
in or near what location; about where. [2 definitions] |
| whereas |
while in contrast. [2 definitions] |
| whereupon |
after which; as a consequence. |
| wherever |
in, at, or toward whatever place or situation. [2 definitions] |
| whether |
used to introduce one choice or alternative. [2 definitions] |
| whey |
the watery part of milk that is left when the curds are separated out in making cheese. |