sweeping

noun, adjective

How to pronounce sweeping?

The word sweeping sounds like sweep-ing
/'swipɪŋ/

What is the definition of sweeping?

adjectiveignoring distinctions
Examples
  • sweeping generalizations
adjectivetaking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination
Examples
  • a sweeping glance
  • a wide-sweeping view of the river
nounthe act of cleaning with a broom

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dracaena

noun

How to pronounce dracaena?

The word dracaena sounds like dra-cae-na
/drə'sinə/

What is the definition of dracaena?

nounan agave that is often cultivated for its decorative foliage

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typhoon

noun

How to pronounce typhoon?

The word typhoon sounds like ty-phoon
/taɪ'fun/

What is the definition of typhoon?

nouna tropical cyclone occurring in the western Pacific or Indian oceans

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carping

noun

How to pronounce carping?

The word carping sounds like carp-ing
/'kɑrpɪŋ/

What is the definition of carping?

nounpersistent petty and unjustified criticism

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avenger

noun

How to pronounce avenger?

The word avenger sounds like a-veng-er

What is the definition of avenger?

nounsomeone who takes vengeance

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articulator

noun

How to pronounce articulator?

The word articulator sounds like ar-tic-u-la-tor
/ɑr'tɪkjə,leɪtər/

What is the definition of articulator?

nouna movable speech organ
nounsomeone who pronounces words

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slicker

noun

How to pronounce slicker?

The word slicker sounds like slick-er
/'slɪkər/

What is the definition of slicker?

nouna macintosh made from cotton fabric treated with oil and pigment to make it waterproof
nounsomeone who leads you to believe something that is not true
nouna person with good manners and stylish clothing

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