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.

wassail

An spiced ale or hot mulled wine drunk during traditional Christmas celebrations, or the toast used when drinking it.

water strider

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

wearisome

Causing weariness or boredom; tedious.

weeping

The act of crying or shedding tears.

whichever

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

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.

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.

wizardry

The practice of magic, sorcery, or witchcraft.