IPA: /ˈwɪplæʃ/
KK: /ˈwɪpˌlæʃ/
Definition: An injury to the neck caused by a sudden movement of the head, often from a car accident or a similar impact.
Example: After the car accident, she was diagnosed with whiplash and had to undergo physical therapy.
IPA: /ˈwɪpˌwɜːrm/
KK: /ˈwɪpˌwɜrm/
Definition: A long, thin worm that lives in the intestines of humans and can cause health problems.
Example: The doctor diagnosed the patient with a whipworm infection after reviewing the test results.
IPA: /ˈwɜːrlpuːl/
KK: /ˈwɜrˌlpuːl/
Definition: A rapidly rotating current of water that creates a vortex, often found in rivers or oceans, and can pull objects or people into it.
Example: The boat was caught in a whirlpool and spun around violently.
IPA: /ˈwaɪtˌhɛd/
KK: /ˈwaɪtˌhɛd/
Definition: A small bump on the skin caused by a buildup of oil and dead skin cells in a hair follicle.
Example: She had a whitehead on her chin that she wanted to treat.
IPA: /ˈwaɪtən/
KK: /ˈhwaɪtən/
Definition: To make something white or to become whiter, often by using a bleaching agent.
Example: She decided to whiten her teeth for a brighter smile.
IPA: /wɜrl/
KK: /wɜrl/
Definition: A shape or pattern that coils or spirals, often seen in nature or design, such as in fingerprints or plant leaves.
Example: The artist created a beautiful design with whorls and curls.
IPA: /ˈwɪkɪŋ/
KK: /ˈwɪkɪŋ/
Definition: The process or action of drawing moisture away from a surface, often used in the context of fabrics that help keep the skin dry by moving sweat away from the body.
Example: The athlete wore a shirt made of wicking material to stay comfortable during the race.
Definition: To draw liquid up through a material, often by capillary action, as a wick does with oil or water.
Example: The fabric is designed for wicking moisture away from the skin during exercise.
IPA: //ˈwaɪd.bænd//
KK: /ˈwaɪdˌbænd/
Definition: Referring to a type of communication that can transmit a wide range of frequencies, allowing for faster data transfer than narrowband but not as fast as broadband.
Example: The new technology uses wideband signals to improve internet speed.
IPA: /ˈwaɪdən/
KK: /ˈwaɪdən/
Definition: To make something larger in width or to increase its width.
Example: The construction workers will widen the road to allow for more traffic.
IPA: /ˈwaɪdənɪŋ/
KK: /ˈwaɪdənɪŋ/
Definition: Describing something that is becoming broader or more extensive in width.
Example: The widening road made it easier for cars to pass each other.
Definition: The process of making something wider or broader.
Example: The widening of the road will help reduce traffic congestion.
Definition: To make something larger in width or to increase the distance between two points.
Example: The road is widening to accommodate more traffic.
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