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waackingA style of disco dance involving rhythmic footwork and moving one's arms to the beat.wabblingpresent participle and gerund of wabblewabisabiAlternative form of wabi-sabi.wacadashObsolete form of wakizashi (“Japanese short sword”).wackadoo(slang) Crazy, wacky.wackiestsuperlative form of wacky: most wackywackness(slang) Badness; contemptibilitywadalite(mineralogy) A vitreous nesosilicate of calcium, aluminium and magnesiumwaddlersplural of waddlerwaddlingpresent participle and gerund of waddlewaddyingpresent participle and gerund of waddywadeableAble to be waded across.wadlopenThe recreational activity of walking or wading across mudflats at low tide.waferishResembling or characteristic of a wafer.wafflingA repetitive speech or response to a question.wagadash(archaic) Alternative form of waggadash.wageableCapable of being waged or fought.wagecuck(Internet slang, originally incel slang, derogatory) A person who works a mindless, low-paying job.wagelessWithout a wage.wagelingOne who is hired for wages, especially one motivated solely by money; a hireling.wagerersplural of wagererwageringpresent participle and gerund of wagerwagesmanAlternative form of wageman.wageworkWork done to earn a wage.waggableCapable of wagging.wagglingpresent participle and gerund of wagglewaggoner(British spelling) Alternative spelling of wagoner.waggonry(chiefly British) Dated spelling of wagonry.wagonageThe transport of goods by wagon.wagoneerOne who drives a wagon.wagonfulThe amount that will fit in a wagon.wagonmanA male wagoner.wagonnerAlternative spelling of wagoner.wagonwayA railway designed for use by trams or wagons.wagpasty(obsolete) Alternative spelling of wagpastie.wagtailsplural of wagtailwaiflikeResembling a waif; apparently homeless, starving, etc.wailingsplural of wailingwailment(obsolete) Lamentation; loud weeping; wailing.wailsomeCharacterised or marked by wailingwainable(obsolete) Capable of being ploughed or cultivated; arable; tillable.wainbote(historical) Wood allotted to a tenant for use in repairing wagons.wainropeA rope for binding a load on a wagon.wainscot(architecture) An area of wooden (especially oaken) panelling on the lower part of a room’s walls.waistingThat which goes at the waist (of a person, as on a garment, or of an object).waitable(computing) Implementing a wait/notify functionality.waiteredHaving a waiter or waiters.waiterlyCharacteristic of a waiter or waitress.waithoodA period of limbo faced by young college graduates in developing countries, in which activities belonging to the traditional transition into adulthood, such as marriage and buying a home, are put off to allow the securing of employment or money.waitlistA waiting list.waitressA female attendant who serves customers in a restaurant, café, or similar.waitronsplural of waitronwaivableCapable of being waived, of being given a waiver.waiveredAllowed by waiver; permitted by exception granted from otherwise applicable rules.wakadashObsolete form of wakizashi (“Japanese short sword”).wakasagiJapanese smelt, Hypomesus nipponensis, a fish native to Japan and introduced in the United StateswakeableCapable of being woken.wakeadaymundane (as one wakes up to each day)wakelessWithout (the possibility of) waking.wakeningpresent participle and gerund of wakenwakeoverA sleepover party in a public place, such as a church, at which little or no sleep actually takes place.wakesomeMarked by wakefulness or alertness; vigilant.wakespanThe time interval during which a person is awake.wakesurf(intransitive) To take part in the sport of wakesurfing.waketimeThe time when one wakes.wakinglyWhile one is awake.walewortAlternative form of wallwort.walipiniAn earth-sheltered cold frame.walishipThe role or status of a wali.walkableAble to be walked; suitable for pedestrians.walkablyIn a walkable way.walkawayAn easy victory; a walkover.walkback(programming) A stack trace.walkdown(music, especially bass) A sequence of notes that lowers in pitch stepwise, connecting two or more chords.walkless(baseball) Without a walk.walkmansplural of walkmanwalkmillAlternative form of waulkmill.walkoutsplural of walkoutwalkoverAn easy victory; a walkaway.walkshed(transportation planning, urban studies) The land area within a defined walking range of a specified location.walkthru(US) Alternative spelling of walkthrough.walkwaysplural of walkwaywallarooAny of three closely related species of moderately large macropods, intermediate in size between the kangaroos and the wallabies.wallballA particular ball sport in which the ball is thrown against the wallwallbang(video games) To shoot at a character through a wall without having vision on them.wallbarsAlternative form of wall barswallbird(UK, dialect, obsolete, Norfolk, Suffolk) A bird, the spotted flycatcher.walleted(often in combinations) having a walletwalleyedHaving eyes with a pale-coloured iris.walleyesplural of walleyewallfish(UK, regional) edible snailwallhack(video games) A patch enabling a player to cheat by modifying the properties of walls, as by making them transparent or nonsolid.wallhickThe lesser spotted woodpecker.walljump(video games) Alternative spelling of wall jump.walllessAlternative spelling of wall-less.walllikeResembling or characteristic of a wall.wallopedsimple past and past participle of wallopwalloperOne who wallops.wallowedsimple past and past participle of wallowwallowerAgent noun of wallow; one who wallows.wallplugAlternative spelling of wall plug.wallrideAlternative form of wall ride.wallsideThe side of a wall.wallwalkSynonym of chemin de ronde.wallworkWalls; walling.wallwort(obsolete) danewortwalnuttyResembling or characteristic of walnut.walrusesplural of walruswalshnut(obsolete, dialectal) walnutwaltzersplural of waltzerwaltzinggerund of waltz: the motion of one who waltzes.wamblingpresent participle and gerund of wamblewananishA fish from any of several freshwater populations of the Atlantic salmon, Salmo salar.wanderedsimple past and past participle of wanderwandererOne who wanders, who travels aimlessly.wanderooAny of various langur monkeys (of genus Semnopithecus), from Sri LankawandlessLacking a wand.wandlikeResembling a wand.wandsman(UK, Christianity) A verger, especially one of the volunteer ushers at St Paul's Cathedral.wandworkThe use of a wand in a stage-magic performance.wanelessThat does not wane.wanglersplural of wanglerwanglingpresent participle and gerund of wanglewaninglyWhile waning or diminishing.wankapin(rare, US, dialect) Nelumbo lutea, the American lotus, the water chinkapin.wankered(British, Ireland, Commonwealth, vulgar, slang) Very drunk.wankette(UK, Australia, New Zealand, slang, vulgar, derogatory) A stupid or annoying woman.wankface(slang, vulgar, derogatory) An objectionable person.wankfart(Commonwealth, derogatory, colloquial, rare) A term of abuse.wankfest(slang, vulgar) An event, publication, etc. that is wanky: narcissistically foolish or pretentious.wankhead(slang, vulgar, derogatory) An objectionable person.wankless(vulgar, nonce word) Without masturbationwankrupt(slang, vulgar) Unaroused and tired from excessive masturbation or the refractory period.wankster(slang, derogatory) A person who pretends to be a member of an urban gang or affects hip-hop styles and attitudes; a gangster poseur.wanktard(slang, derogatory, offensive, vulgar) An obnoxious or contemptible person.wannabeeAlternative form of wannabe.wannabesplural of wannabewanniganA box, usually made of wood, used to store food on canoe or sledding trips.wanspeed(obsolete) Ill fortune.wantableCapable of being wanted; that might conceivably be wanted.wantawayAlternative spelling of want-away.wantedly(India) In a wanted or deliberate manner; on purpose, willingly.wantless(archaic) Having no want; abundant; fruitful.wantlistAlternative form of want list.wantonerA wanton person.wantonlyin a wanton manner.wantonry(obsolete) The state of being wanton.wantrust(obsolete) Distrust.wantsome(obsolete or poetic) Characterised or marked by lack; poor; needy.wanweird(dialectal, chiefly Scotland) Misfortune; ill or unhappy fate.wapanese(Internet slang, derogatory, dated) Synonym of weeaboo: a person from elsewhere, particularly an unsocial white male, considered overly infatuated with Japanese culture.wappened(obsolete, UK, thieves' cant) Deflowered; not a virgin.waratahsplural of waratahwarbandsplural of warbandwarbladeA large bladed weapon designed for use in battle, such as a sword or battle axe.warblersplural of warblerwarblingpresent participle and gerund of warblewarchalkTo draw chalk symbols in public places (such as the side of a building or a sidewalk) to show users of computers with Wi-Fi capability where a wireless network may be accessed.warchestAlternative form of war chest.warchiefAlternative form of war chief.warcraft(uncountable) The art or skill of conducting a war.warcriesplural of warcry; alternative form of war crieswarcrimeAlternative form of war crime.wardable(UK, obsolete) Liable to the tax called castle-guard.wardapetAlternative form of vardapet.wardcorn(UK, law, obsolete) A payment of corn to be offered in commutation of military service.wardencyThe office or position of a warden.wardenryThe office or jurisdiction of a warden; wardenship.wardlessWithout a ward.wardlikeResembling or characteristic of a ward.wardmateA patient in the same ward of a hospitalwardmote(historical) A meeting of the inhabitants of a ward, especially in the City of London.wardressA female warder.wardrive(intransitive) To participate in wardriving.wardrobe(figuratively) A governmental office or department in a monarchy which purchases, keeps, and cares for royal clothes.wardroom(nautical) The living quarters of a ship designated for the commissioned officers other than the captain.wardship(chiefly law) The state of being a ward of someone.wardsmanA man who keeps watch; a guard or wardenwardsmenplural of wardsmanwareless(obsolete) Unwary, incautious.warenekiAlternative form of varenyky.warenikiAlternative form of varenyky.wareroomA room used for storing or displaying goods or wares.warfarerSomeone engaged in warfare; a warrior.warfarin(pharmacology) A coumarin salt, warfarin sodium, found in certain clovers, that retards blood coagulation:warfreak(Philippines, slang) A belligerent person, usually one who picks arguments or fightswarfrontSynonym of battlefront (“region or line along which opposing armies engage in combat”).warfullyIn a warful, or warlike, manner.wargamedsimple past and past participle of wargamewargamerA player of war games.wargamesplural of wargamewarheadsplural of warheadwarhorse(figurative, informal) An experienced person who has been through many battles, situations or contests; someone who has given long service.wariment(rare, obsolete) Wariness.warinessvigilance or the condition of being alertwarisomeCharacterised or marked by wariness; cautious; carefulwarkloom(obsolete, Scotland) A tool; an implement.warlightThe light produced by acts of war, such as exploding bombs.warlocksplural of warlockwarlordsplural of warlordwarmableCapable of being warmed.warmakerOne who wages war.warmbootAlternative form of warm bootwarmdownAlternative spelling of warm-down.warmlineA telephone line that provides assistance for people whose need is not urgent.warmnessthe state of being warm; warmthwarmouthLepomis gulosus, a species of freshwater sunfish native to America.warmwareHumans, i.e. the users of technologies, as opposed to the hardware, software or firmware.warnableThat can be warned against.warnerinA particular bacteriocin produced by Staphylococcus warneri.warningsplural of warningwarpableAble to be warped.warpagesplural of warpagewarpaintAlternative spelling of war paint.warpathsplural of warpathwarpingsplural of warpingwarplaneAn aircraft designed for combat.warpless(textiles) Without a warp.warplike(textiles) Resembling or characteristic of the warp.warpowerThe capacity of a nation or other institution to wage war.warproofImmune to being degraded or destroyed by war.warpwiseIn the orientation of the warp in woven yarn.warragalAlternative form of warrigal.warragleAlternative form of warrigal.warragulAlternative form of warrigal.warrantsplural of warrantwarranty(countable) A guarantee that a certain outcome or obligation will be fulfilled; security.warratauAlternative form of waratah (“Australian plant”).warrauntObsolete form of warrant.warrenedFilled throughout, as if with warrens; riddled.warrenerOne who farms or hunts rabbits professionally; the keeper of a warrenwarriorsplural of warriorwarriourObsolete spelling of warrior.warrisonAlternative form of warison.warshipsplural of warshipwarspeakThe jargon of war and military operations.wartface(derogatory) Someone with a warty face.warthogsplural of warthogwartimesplural of wartimewartlessWithout warts.wartlikeResembling or characteristic of a wart.wartwortAny of various plants, including Norther European species of spurge (Euphorbia) and the nipplewort (Lapsana communis), formerly believed to cure warts.warwagon(fiction, uncommon) A combat vehicle similar to an armored personnel carrier.warwearyAlternative form of war-weary.warwidowAlternative form of war widow.waryfishA deep-sea aulopiform fish of the family Notosudidae.wascawwyPronunciation spelling of rascally.washableCapable of being washed without being damaged; especially by a specified method, for example machine-washable.washaway(chiefly Australia) The washing away of earth, a road, structure etc. by flood, or the channel caused by this.washback(linguistics) The way that tests affect how learners acquire and use a language.washballAlternative form of wash-ball.washbowlA sink in a bathroom, connected to a supply of water and a drain, in which one may wash one's face and hands.washdirt(mining) Earth rich enough in metal to pay for washing.washdish(archaic) A washbowl; a basin for washing.washdownA thorough washing from top to bottom.washetteSynonym of laundromat.washfastColorfast such that it will not fade when washed.washhandUsed primarily for washing one's hands.washiestsuperlative form of washy: most washywashingsplural of washingwashitsuA Japanese room with tatami flooring and usually sliding doors.washlandAny land that is flooded by a river from time to time.washlessWithout a wash, or an act of washing.washline(US) washing line, clotheslinewashloadA collection of laundry to be washed.washmaid(archaic) A young washerwoman.washomatlaundromat, launderettewashoutsplural of washoutwashoverThe sediment deposited inland of a beach by overwash.washrackPart of a stable or garage where an animal or vehicle can be conveniently washed.washragsplural of washragwashroomA room intended to wash the face and hands.washshedA shed used for washing.washtailSynonym of wagtail (“type of bird”).washtrayA tray for holding items while they are washed.washtubsplural of washtubwashugyuWagyu cattle crossbred with Black Angus to make them hardier.washwipeA device with water jets for washing and wiping the windscreen, headlights, etc. of a vehicle.waspfishAny fish of the family TetrarogidaewasphoodThe state or essence of being a wasp.waspless(rare) Without wasps.wasplikeResembling or characteristic of a wasp.wasplingA small, young, or baby wasp.wassailsplural of wassailwastableAlternative form of wasteable.wastagesplural of wastagewastcoteObsolete form of waistcoat.wastebinA bin used for household or office waste; especially, a wastebasket.wastecan(uncommon) A container for holding waste; a trash can.wastefulInclined to waste or squander money or resources.wastegal(MLE, derogatory) A female wasteman (loser, bum).wasteman(MLE, MTE, derogatory) A loser, bum, degenerate; someone who wastes their life in some manner.wasteoid(slang) Someone who is habitually wasted (drunk or stoned)wastewayA chute or other route for the disposal of waste material.wastfullObsolete form of wasteful.wastness(obsolete) A waste or wilderness.wastorelObsolete form of wastrel.wastrelsplural of wastrelwatchcapAlternative spelling of watch cap.watchcat(humorous) A cat that fulfils the duties of a watchdog.watchersplural of watcherwatcheyeA walleye (unusually pale eye) in a horse.watchfulFully observant, vigilant, or aware.watchingpresent participle and gerund of watchwatchmanA man set to watch: a man who keeps guard, especially one who guards a building, or the streets of a city, by night; (loosely) any such person of any sex or gender.watchmenplural of watchmanwatchoutA lookout; a person who stands guard watching for something.waterage(shipping, transport) A fee for transporting goods by water.waterbagA bag for carrying water.waterbarA barrier built across a steeply sloping road or trail in order to direct the flow of water and prevent erosion; waterbreak.waterbedA bed with a tough plastic mattress filled with water.waterbokAlternative form of waterbuck.waterboyAlternative spelling of water boy.waterbugAlternative form of water bug.waterbusAlternative spelling of water bus.waterersplural of watererwaterest(archaic) second-person singular simple present indicative of waterwaterfitAlternative form of aquafitness.waterful(nonstandard) Full of water; watery.watergunAlternative form of water gun.waterhenA species of bird in the genus Amaurornis of the family Rallidae.waterilyIn a watery manner.wateringAn act of watering, i.e. pouring water on something, or diluting a liquid.waterjetAlternative spelling of water jet.waterjugAlternative spelling of water jug.waterlog(transitive) To saturate with water.watermanA man who lives or works on the water; a boatman.watermenplural of watermanwaterpotA pot or jug for holding water.waterpoxAlternative spelling of water pox (“chickenpox”).waterskiAlternative spelling of water ski.waterskyA peculiar appearance of the distant sky near the horizon, common in arctic regions, indicating the presence of open water beneath as distinguished from ice or land.waterwayA body of water, such as a river, channel or canal, that is navigable.wateryamAlternative form of water yam.watsoniaAny of several species of flowering plants in genus Watsonia within the family Iridaceae, the bugle lily.watthourAlternative spelling of watt-hour.wattlessWithout any electrical power; said of an alternating current or component of current when it differs in phase by 90 degrees from the electromotive force which produces it, or of an electromotive force or component thereof when the current it produces differs from it in phase by 90 degrees.wattlingAn interwoven mesh of twigs; wattle.waukmillAlternative form of waulkmill.waulkingpresent participle and gerund of waulkwaveableAlternative form of wavable.waveband(physics) A range of electromagnetic wavelengths or frequencies; for example shortwave or mediumwave radio.wavebaseAlternative form of wave base.wavedash(video games, Tekken) A movement technique in competitive Tekken done by looping multiple crouch dashes into each other.waveform(mathematics) The shape of a wave function represented by a graph showing some dependent variable as function of an independent variable.wavegramA visual representation of laryngographic analysis of the voicewaveicleAlternative form of wavicle.wavelessFree from waves.waveletsplural of waveletwavelike(physics) Having some properties or characteristics of a wave; used especially of physical particles.wavemarkA mark left behind by a wave (disturbance in level of liquid).waverersplural of wavererwaveringFluctuating, uncertain, undetermined, unsteady.waverous(rare) wavering; unsteadywavewardToward a wave or waves.wavewiseIn the manner of a wave.wavinessThe quality of being wavy; the extent to which something is wavy.wavinglySo as to wave; with a waving motion.wavyleafApplied to various kinds of plant characterized by wavy leaves.wawation(Arabic linguistics) The addition of a seemingly superfluous waw to the end of nouns, particularly names, in early Arabic, still found in the name عَمْرو (ʕamr).waxathon(informal, rare) An extended session of waxing the body.waxberryA bayberry plant or fruit of family Myricaceae, especially species of Myrica, particularlywaxgourdAlternative form of wax gourd.waxinessThe quality of being waxywaxlightA waxen candle; a taper.waxmakerA manufacturer of wax, or of items from wax.waxmothsplural of waxmothwaxpalmsplural of waxpalmwaxpaperAlternative form of wax paper.waxplantAlternative form of wax plant.waxwingsplural of waxwingwaxworksplural of waxworkwaxworkyResembling or characteristic of a waxwork; stiff and artificial.waybillsplural of waybillwayboard(geology, mining) A thin layer or band of rock that separates or defines the boundaries of thicker strata.waybreadThe Eurasian plantain (Plantago major).wayfarerA traveller, especially one on foot.waygoingAlternative form of way-going.waygooseAlternative form of wayzgoose.waylayera person who waylays someonewayleaveA right of way granted by a landowner.waymakerOne who makes a way; a precursor; pioneer; pathfinder.waypointAny mapped reference point on a route that can be easily identified.waysiderA person or thing found by the wayside.waysidesplural of waysidewaystage(education) A stage on the way to successfully learning something, especially a foreign language.waythornThe common buckthorn, Rhamnus cathartica.waywiserAn instrument for measuring distance travelled, such as an odometer, pedometer, perambulator, etc.weakenedReduced; made less strong.weakenera person who, or thing that weakensweakenesObsolete spelling of weakness.weakfishAny of several species of game fish, of the genus Cynoscion, found in North American waters.weaklingA person of weak or even sickly physical constitution.weaklinkPart of a permissive-action link that is deliberately designed to fail before the safety device in the event of damage, ensuring that the weapon is not accidentally activated.weakness(uncountable) The condition of being weak.weakside(sports) Of or pertaining to the side of the field that has fewer players in a team's formation.weaksomeCharacterised or marked by weakness; feeblewealdishAlternative letter-case form of Wealdish.wealsman(archaic) A statesman.wealthen(transitive, rare) To add wealth to; make wealthyweanable(typically, of a farm animal) Able to be weanedweanlingAny young mammal that has been recently weaned.weaponedArmed with a weapon.weaponryWeapons collectivelywearableAble to be worn.weariestsuperlative form of weary: most wearywearifulCausing weariness.wearisomObsolete spelling of wearisome.wearyingpresent participle and gerund of wearyweaseled(US) simple past and past participle of weaselweaselerA devious person; a cheat or fraudster.weasellyResembling a weasel (in appearance).weathersplural of weatherweatheryAccompanied by or featuring wind and/or precipitation.weavableCapable of being woven.weazenedWithered and wrinkled.webathonA fundraising event carried out by means of the World Wide Web.webbased(uncommon) Alternative spelling of web-basedwebbiestsuperlative form of webby: most webbywebbingsplural of webbingwebcastsplural of webcastwebcomic(comics, Internet) An online comic, especially one first published on the Internet.webcrawlTo follow hyperlinks in a website by automated means.weberite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic-dipyramidal mineral containing aluminum, fluorine, magnesium, and sodium.webfirstinitially published on the World Wide Webwebfolio(Internet) An e-portfolio published on the World Wide Web.webguide(Internet) A guide published on the World Wide Web; an informative website.webinarsplural of webinarwebisodeA short audio or video presentation on an Internet site.webmavenAn expert on a topic who provides advice via the World Wide Web.webnovelAn online novel.webpagesplural of webpagewebphone(telephony) A telephone that connects through the Internet.webringsplural of webringwebscaleInvolving large amounts of data, on the scale of the World Wide Web.webshite(UK, Ireland, slang, vulgar, derogatory) A bad website.websitesplural of websitewebsmith(Internet) A person who creates web pages; a web designer.webspace(Internet) Disk space used to store web pages and other content that can be accessed through the World Wide Web.webspeaknetspeak; Weblishwebstersplural of websterwebstore(Internet) A sales outlet which supplies goods or services over the World Wide Web.webwormsplural of webwormwebzinesplural of webzinewedbreak(obsolete) An adulterer.weddableCapable of, or suitable for, being wed.weddingsplural of weddingweddingy(informal) Of or pertaining to weddings.wedelingpresent participle and gerund of wedelwedgiestsuperlative form of wedgy: most wedgywedleaseA temporary marriage based on a contract, agreed to by both spouses, with renewal options.wedlocksplural of wedlockweedableAble or suitable to be weededweedfishOne of a variety of species of fish of the family Clinidae found in the waters off Australia and New Zealand.weedhead(derogatory, slang) A person who smokes cannabis regularly, or to excess.weedhookAlternative form of weed hook.weediestsuperlative form of weedy: most weedyweedlessLacking weeds.weedlikeResembling or characteristic of a weed.weedraceA form of wheat (Triticum aestivum) that grows in Tibet.weekdaysplural of weekdayweekendsplural of weekendweekendy(informal) Characteristic of a weekend, especially as a period when one does not go to work but can relax instead.weekliesplural of weeklyweeklongLasting for (approximately) one week.weeksite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic-dipyramidal yellow mineral containing barium, calcium, hydrogen, oxygen, potassium, silicon, and uranium.weendigoAlternative spelling of wendigo.weeniestsuperlative form of weeny: most weenyweensiercomparative form of weensy: more weensyweepable(rare) Lamentable, deplorable, worth weeping over.weeperedHaving a crape hatband.weepfest(slang) An event, a dramatic work, etc. that involves a lot of weeping.weepholeA small opening for drainage.weetless(archaic) Unknowing, unconscious.weeviledInfested by weevils.weevillyAlternative form of weevily.weftless(textiles) Without a weft.weftwiseIn the orientation of the weft in woven yarn.wegotism(colloquial, dated) Excessive use of the pronoun we.wehrabooAlternative letter-case form of Wehraboo.wehrgeldAlternative form of wergeld.wehrlite(geology) A type of peridotite that is a mixture of olivine and clinopyroxene.wehrwolfArchaic form of werewolf.weigelasplural of weigelaweigelia(botany) Dated form of weigela.weighageA duty or toll paid for weighing merchandise.weighersplural of weigherweighingpresent participle and gerund of weighweighmanA person whose occupation is weighing goods.weighmenplural of weighmanweightedsimple past and past participle of weightweighten(transitive, literal) To add or give weight to; make heavyweighterOne who weights or assigns a weighting.weightieObsolete spelling of weighty.weirdestsuperlative form of weird: most weird (weird + -est)weirdful(archaic) Weird; supernatural; eerie.weirdingpresent participle and gerund of weirdweirdishSomewhat weird.weirdist(fandom slang) Someone who creates or enjoys weird fiction ("a macabre subgenre of speculative fiction").weirdoesplural of weirdoweirlessWithout a weir.weirlikeResembling or characteristic of a weir.weissite(mineralogy) A hexagonal copper telluride mineral.welchersplural of welcherwelchingpresent participle and gerund of welchwelcomedHaving received a warm welcome.welcomeeThe recipient of a welcome.welcomerSomething which or someone who welcomes people, especially newcomers.welcomesplural of welcomeweldablethat is able to be weldedweldless(metalworking) Made or done without welding.weldmentA part created from an assembly of smaller components that are joined by welding.weldmeshA kind of barrier fencing manufactured in square or rectangular mesh from steel wire, welded at each intersection.welinite(mineralogy) A red trigonal mineral which is a manganese, tungsten silicate.welladayvariant form of wellaway; alas.wellaway(chiefly archaic, literary) Expression of sadness, regret, remorse, etc., alas, "woe"!wellboatAlternative form of well-boat.wellboreThe hole produced when drilling an oil or gas well.wellbornOf aristocratic or high-ranking birthwellbredAlternative form of well-bred.wellcomeObsolete spelling of welcome.welldoerOne who does well; one who does good to another; a benefactor.welldoneAlternative form of well done.wellfareObsolete form of welfare.wellheadThe place where a spring breaks out of the ground; the source of water for a stream or well.wellholeThe open space in a floor, to accommodate a staircase.wellnessThe quality or state of being in good health (sometimes emphasizing both health and safety); mental and physical soundness.wellnighAlternative spelling of well-nigh.wellsideThe area beside a well.wellsiteThe site where a well is located.wellwishAlternative form of well-wish.wellyardA yard in which a well (water source) is located.welshersplural of welsherwelshingpresent participle and gerund of welshwelshite(mineralogy) A complex mineral containing magnesium and antimony.welshnut(UK dialects, West Country, Dorset, Somerset, dated) A walnut (nut or tree).wenchdomThe domain or world of wenches; wenches collectivelywenchersplural of wencherwenchfulCharacteristic of, or abounding with wencheswenchingpresent participle and gerund of wenchwenchish(rare) Like or resembling a wench.wenchmanMisspelling of winchman.werebearA shapeshifter who can change between bear and human formwerebird(fantasy, mythology) A being that can change between human and bird form.wereboar(fiction) A shapeshifter who can assume the form of a boar.werecrab(fiction, rare) A shapeshifter who can assume the form of a crab.werefolkwerecreatureswerefrog(fiction) A shapeshifter who can assume the form of a frog.weregeldAlternative spelling of wergeld.weregildAlternative spelling of wergeld.weregoat(fiction) A shapeshifter who can assume the form of a goat.werelion(fiction) A shapeshifter who can change between lion and human form.werepuma(fiction) A shapeshifter who can change between puma and human form.werewolf(mythology) A person who is transformed or can transform into a wolf or a wolflike human, often said to do so during a full moon.wergildsplural of wergildwerkemanObsolete spelling of workman.weroanceAlternative form of werowance.westaboo(Internet slang) A non-Western person (especially a Japanese national) who is obsessed with Western culture and media.westeredsimple past and past participle of westerwesterlyFacing the west; directed towards the west.westernsplural of westernwestingsplural of westingwestlandThe western part of a geographic area; a land lying to the west.westlingTowards the west.westmostFurthest to the west; most western.westnessThe quality of being west or western.westsideThe western side of a building, street, area etc.westwardLying toward the west.westwindAlternative form of west wind.westwork(architecture) The vaulted monumental structure at the western end of a church constructed in some medieval styles, flanked by two towers and containing the entrance.wetbacksplural of wetback; a slur towards persons of Mexican descent in the United Stateswetbrain(slang, derogatory) An idiot; a stupid person.wetdream(nonstandard, rare) Alternative form of wet dream.wetlandsplural of wetland (“An area or region that is characteristically saturated; a marsh”)wetleaseAlternative form of wet lease.wetnurseAlternative spelling of wet nurse.wetscapeA wetland landscapewettableCapable of being wetted.wettingsplural of wettingweylewayObsolete form of wellaway.whackage(slang) whacking; beatingwhackersplural of whackerwhackilyIn a whacky manner.whackingpresent participle and gerund of whackwhackjob(colloquial, derogatory) A crazy, possibly dangerous, person.whaddayaPronunciation spelling of what do you.whaledomThe realm or sphere of whales.whaleishCharacteristic of a whale.whalemanA male whaler; (loosely) any whaler.whalemenplural of whalemanwhangheeAlternative form of whangee.whangingpresent participle and gerund of whangwhanking(Yorkshire) Very large.whappingpresent participle and gerund of whapwharangi(New Zealand) Any of species Melicope ternata, of coastal shrubs or small trees in the Rutaceae family, native to New Zealand.wharekaiThe dining hall in a marae.wharenuiAn ornamental Maori meeting house representing the body of a tupuna, forming part of the larger marae complex.wharfageA dock, quay, or pier.wharfiesplural of wharfiewharfingWharfs collectively.wharfmanA man who works on a wharf.wharling(obsolete) A guttural pronunciation of the letter r; a wharl.whatever(interrogative) What ever; emphatic form of 'what'.whatlike(Scotland, archaic) what kind ofwhatness(philosophy) Essence; quiddity.whatnotsplural of whatnotwhatsappAlternative letter-case form of WhatsApp.wheatearAny of various passerine birds of the genus Oenanthe that feed on insects,wheatiesplural of wheatiewheatish(India) Having a light brown complexion.wheatsel(UK, dialect, dated) The time when wheat is sown.wheedledsimple past and past participle of wheedlewheedlerOne who wheedles; a sweet talker.wheedlesthird-person singular simple present indicative of wheedlewheelageA fee charged for transporting goods on wheels.wheelbox(nautical) A box beneath a ship's wheel containing the steering gear.wheelersplural of wheelerwheelery(historical) A place where wheels or wheeled vehicles are manufactured or sold.wheelfulFull of, or bearing, wheels; wheeled.wheelgun(firearms) Synonym of revolver.wheeliesplural of wheeliewheelingpresent participle and gerund of wheelwheelman(automotive) A driver of an automobile, especially a getaway vehicle in a criminal enterprise.wheelmenplural of wheelmanwheelpitA pit in the ground, in which the lower part of a flywheel runs.wheelrim(automotive, cycling) The rim of a wheel.wheelsetA wheel and axle combination, such as the front and back bicycle wheels (with axles) sold as a ready-made set; or an axle and mounted left and right pair of railroad wheels.wheelway(archaic) A path or road for wheeled vehicles.wheezersplural of wheezerwheezilyIn a wheezy manner.wheezingThe quality or symptom of breathing with an audible wheezewhelmingpresent participle and gerund of whelmwhelpingpresent participle and gerund of whelpwhelpishResembling or characteristic of a whelp.wheneverAt any time that.whenness(philosophy) Existence at a particular point in time.wherenot(rare) Other related places; wherever.whereout(archaic) Out of which.wherever(interrogative) Where ever; an emphatic form of where.wherriesplural of wherrywherwithObsolete form of wherewith.whettingpresent participle and gerund of whetwheyfaceOne who is pale, as from fear; a coward.wheylikeResembling or characteristic of whey.wheynessThe quality of being wheylike.whickersplural of whickerwhiffingpresent participle and gerund of whiffwhiffledsimple past and past participle of whifflewhiffler(US, dialectal) The goldeneye (duck).whifflesplural of whifflewhiggify(transitive) To make whiggish.whiggish(politics, historical) Characteristic of a Whig; liberal.whiggism(historical) Principles, philosophy, methods of the Whigs.whimbrelA large migratory wading bird, Numenius phaeopus, of the family Scolopacidae, with a long downcurved bill.whimling(obsolete) Someone given to whims, a whimsical personwhimpersplural of whimperwhimperyResembling a whimper.whimseysplural of whimseywhimsiesplural of whimsywhimsily(rare, dated) In a whimsical fashion; whimsically.whimsomeCharacterised or marked by whim; whimsicalwhimwhamAlternative form of whim-wham.whinchatA small Old World songbird, Saxicola rubetra, that feeds on insects.whingingpresent participle and gerund of whingwhiniardObsolete form of whinyard (“sword”).whiniestsuperlative form of whiny: most whinywhinmill(archaic) A mill for grinding gorse (whin) for use as feed for horses.whinniedsimple past and past participle of whinnywhinniesplural of whinnywhinnock(UK, dialect) The smallest pig in a litter; the runt.whinyard(obsolete) A sword, especially a hanger.whipbirdAny of various Australian songbirds in the genus Psophodes.whipcordA hard, twisted cord used for making whiplashes.whipjack(obsolete, slang) A beggar who pretends to be a sailor.whiplash(countable) The lash of a whip.whiplessWithout a whip (instrument for beating).whiplikeResembling or characteristic of a whip; long, thin, and flexible, or flagellatory.whiplineA cable, typically made of braided steel, used to lower and retrieve tools and instruments into oil or gas wells.whipnoseAn anglerfish of the family Gigantactinidae.whippetsplural of whippetwhippetyResembling or characteristic of a whippet (type of dog).whippilyIn a whippy manner.whipping(countable) The punishment of being whipped.whipsawnpast participle of whipsawwhipsawsplural of whipsawwhipsmanSomeone who uses a whip.whipster(informal, dated) a scholastic often pedantic person, wise guywhiptailAny of many New World lizards, of the family Teiidae, that have long, slender tails.whipwormAny of the genus Trichuris of roundworms that infect certain mammalswhirlbat(archaic) Anything moved with a whirl, as preparatory for a blow, or to augment the force of it.whirlgigAlternative form of whirligig.whirlingRevolving, rotating, turning rapidly.whirlpit(obsolete) A whirlpool.whirlwigA whirligig beetle.whirringA whirr, the sounds of a whirr.whishtlyAlternative spelling of whistly (silently)whiskersplural of whiskerwhiskeryHaving whiskers.whiskeysplural of whiskeywhiskfulAs much as a whisk will hold.whiskiedAlternative form of whiskeyed.whiskiesplural of whiskywhiskingThe motion of something that is whisked.whismoreThe African flowering tree Heritiera utilis.whispersplural of whisperwhisperyProducing or resembling a whisper.whistfulAlternative form of wistful.whistledsimple past and past participle of whistlewhistlerSomeone or something that whistles, or who plays a whistle as a musical instrument.whistlesplural of whistlewhiteass(Canada, US, offensive, derogatory, ethnic slur) A white person.whiteboy(literal, sometimes derogatory) A Caucasian male.whitecapAny of several birds having a white patch on the headwhitecupThe solanaceous plant Nierembergia rivularis.whitefinHaving a fin that is white in colour.whiteflyAny of various small insects of the family Aleyrodidae that have long wings, and a white body; often a garden pestwhitehatAlternative spelling of white hat.whiteishAlternative form of whitish.whiteismAlternative form of whitism.whiteist(rare) Alternative form of whitist.whiteite(mineralogy) A rare monoclinic hydrated phosphate mineral.whitelegAlternative form of white leg.whitelipApplied to various marine creatures whose shell or mouth has a white edge.whitenedsimple past and past participle of whitenwhitener(countable, uncountable) Any substance used to whiten something; a bleach.whiteoutA heavy snowstorm; a blizzard.whitepot(historical) An early form of bread and butter pudding, made with bone marrow or butter.whitepoxA milder form of smallpox; alastrim.whitetipAny of various animals having a white tip or tips on the body.whitetopRhynchospora colorata (starrush whitetop, white star sedge, white-topped sedge), a plant from the family Cyperaceae.whitewaxAlternative form of white wax.whitflawObsolete form of whitlow.whitling(UK, dialect) A young full trout during its second season.whitlowsplural of whitlowwhitsour(obsolete) A variety of summer apple (apple harvested in summer).whitsterObsolete spelling of whitester.whittledsimple past and past participle of whittlewhittlerOne who whittles.whittlesthird-person singular simple present indicative of whittlewhittret(archaic) Alternative spelling of whitret (“weasel”).whitwall(obsolete, UK) A bird, the European green woodpecker.whizbang(by extension, figuratively) Someone or something that holds an explosive amount of success, skill or effectiveness.whizkidsplural of whizkidwhizzgigAlternative form of whizgig.whizziercomparative form of whizzy: more whizzywhizzingpresent participle and gerund of whizwhizzkidAlternative spelling of whiz kid.whodunitA novel or drama concerning a crime (usually a murder) in which a detective follows clues to determine the perpetrator.wholphinThe fertile hybrid produced by cross-breeding a bottlenose dolphin Tursiops truncatus (mother), and a false killer whale Pseudorca crassidens (father).wholsomeObsolete form of wholesome.whomeverWhatever person or persons (as object of verb or preposition).whompage(rare humorous slang) Whomping or whomping on; thumping; beating.whoopassAlternative form of whoop ass.whoopingpresent participle and gerund of whoopwhoopsieAlternative spelling of whoopsy.whooshedsimple past and past participle of whooshwhooshesplural of whooshwhoppersplural of whopperwhopping(colloquial) Exceptionally great or large.whoredomThe state of being a whore, prostitution; sexual indulgence, fornication.whoreishAlternative spelling of whorish.whoreletA young or little whore.whoreman(informal) A pimpwhoreson(literally, vulgar) The son of a whore.whorlbatAlternative form of whirlbat.whorlingpresent participle and gerund of whorlwhosever(possessive) Of whomever; belonging or related to whichever person or persons; whoever's.whumpage(slang) Alternative form of whompage.whuppingpresent participle and gerund of whupwichtineSynonym of tachylyte.wichtyneSynonym of tachylyte.wickableAble to wick, or convey by capillary action.wickaweeThe plant Castilleja coccinea.wickedlyIn a wicked manner.wickeredComposed of or covered by wickerwork or wickers.wicklessThat does not have a wick.wicklikeResembling or characteristic of a wick.wicksite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic-dipyramidal mineral containing calcium, hydrogen, iron, magnesium, manganese, oxygen, phosphorus, and sodium.widdererPronunciation spelling of widower.wideband(often attributive) A communications transmission rate between that of narrowband and broadband.widebody(aeronautics) An airliner capable of seating seven or more passengers in a single row of economy seating, with two aisles or more.wideleaf(botany) Having wide leaves; used in the names of plants.widenersplural of widenerwidenessThe state or quality of being wide.wideningGrowing wider or farther apart.widespan(construction) Spanning a relatively large distance or area.widgeonsplural of widgeonwidowersplural of widowerwidowery(rare) widowerhoodwidowingpresent participle and gerund of widowwidowishCharacteristic of a widow.widowitySynonym of widowhood.widowman(archaic) A widower.widthwayAlternative form of widthways.wieldersplural of wielderwieldingpresent participle and gerund of wieldwifeable(informal) nubile, worthy of being taken as a wifewifehoodThe quality or state of being a wife.wifelessHaving no wife; unmarried or celibate.wifelikeResembling a wife.wifeling(diminutive, endearing) A wife; a little wife.wifelkin(archaic, diminutive, endearing) A wife.wifeshipThe role or status of a wife.wifewardToward a wife or wives.wifeworkHousework etc. that a man's wife is traditionally expected to do.wiggiestsuperlative form of wiggy: most wiggywiggingsplural of wiggingwigglersplural of wigglerwigglingpresent participle and gerund of wigglewigmakerA person who makes or sells wigs.wikicode(Internet) Synonym of wiki markup.wikifarmAlternative form of wiki farm.wikifiedsimple past and past participle of wikifywikilikeIn the style of a wiki (collaborative website edited in a browser).wikilink(wiki jargon) A hyperlink from one wiki page to another.wikinessThe property of being a wiki, i.e. a collaborative website with built-in editing facilities.wikitext(Wikimedia jargon) A lightweight markup language used to format and structure pages in wikis.wildbore(historical) A kind of woolen fabric used for clothing.wildcard(computing) A character that takes the place of any other character or string that is not known or specified.wildcatsplural of wildcatwildeyedAlternative form of wild-eyed.wildfeedAlternative form of wild feed.wildfireA rapidly spreading fire, especially one occurring in a wildland area.wildfowlAny wild bird such as ducks, geese or swans.wildingsplural of wildingwildlandLand that is unfit for, or has not been modified by, cultivation or other human activity; a natural area.wildlife(often attributive) undomesticated animals, especially mammals, birds, and fish, which live in the wild.wildlingA wild, i.e. not cultivated, plant.wildmeatMeat from a wild animal.wildnessThe state or quality of being wild.wildsomeCharacterised or marked by wildnesswildtypeAlternative spelling of wild type.wildwoodWoodland that has developed naturally, especially where a suitable climate has developed with it.wilelessWithout wiles or cunning.wilfullyDeliberately, on purpose.wilinessdeceitful cleverness or shrewdnesswiliwiliA fabaceous flowering tree of species Erythrina sandwicensis, endemic to the Hawaiian Islands.wilkeite(mineralogy, dated) fluorellestaditewillable(philosophy) Capable of being willed.willeyerAlternative form of willier.willingsplural of willingwilliwauArchaic form of williwaw.williwaw(nautical) A strong gust of cold wind.willlessAlternative spelling of will-less.willowed(poetic) Full of willow trees.willower(historical) A machine for cleaning wool etc.; a willowing machine.willsomeAlternative form of wilsome.willywawAlternative form of williwaw.wiltableCapable of wilting.wimberryAlternative form of whimberry.wimblingpresent participle and gerund of wimblewimplingpresent participle and gerund of wimplewinberryDated form of whimberry.winchingpresent participle and gerund of winchwinchite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing aluminum, calcium, hydrogen, iron, magnesium, manganese, oxygen, potassium, silicon, and sodium.winchmanA man who operates a winch.windableCapable of being wound.windbellSynonym of windchime.windbill(finance, slang) A signed agreement to act as guarantor for another's debt.windboreThe lower, or bottom, pipe in a lift of pumps in a mine.windburn(medicine) An irritation of the skin caused by exposure to the wind.winddownThe process of winding something down.windedlyWhile winded or out of breath.windfallSomething that has been blown down by the wind.windfarmAlternative spelling of wind farm.windflawA sudden, strong current of wind; flaw.windgallA puffy, typically fluid filled sac located just above the fetlock joint on a horse, generally appearing on old or poorly kept horses.windgapsplural of windgapwindgustA short, often sudden gust of wind.windhold(skiing) A state in which ski lifts must stop running due to extremely windy conditions.windiestsuperlative form of windy: most windywindigosplural of windigo (alternative spelling of wendigos).windingsplural of windingwindlaceObsolete form of windlass.windlassAny of various forms of winch, in which a rope or cable is wound around a cylinder, used for lifting heavy weightswindlessDevoid of wind; calm.windlikeResembling or characteristic of wind.windlingpresent participle and gerund of windlewindmillA machine which translates linear motion of wind to rotational motion by means of adjustable vanes called sails.windowedFitted with windows, often of a particular kind or, in (heraldry), of a specified colour.windpumpA structure somewhat like a windmill for pumping water, either for drainage or for irrigationwindroadAlternative form of wind road.windroseAlternative spelling of wind rose.windrowsplural of windrowwindsailA wide tube or funnel of canvas, used to convey a stream of air for ventilation into the lower compartments of a vessel.windslabSnow that peels off in large slabs when disturbed, increasing the risk of avalanche.windsledA fan-powered enclosed vehicle for travelling over ice.windsnap(forestry) The breaking of the bole of a tree by the wind.windsock(aviation) A large, conical, open-ended tube designed to indicate wind direction and relative wind speed, used especially at smaller airfields.windsomeCharacterised or marked by (the) wind; windywindster(historical) A person who winds wool, silk, thread, etc.windsurf(intransitive) To ride a surfboard that has an attached sailwindswayThe swaying in the wind of an otherwise fixed object such as a tree or a man-made construction.windwardTowards the wind, or the direction from which the wind is blowing.windwatt(ecology) A mudflat exposed as a result of wind action on water.windwiseIn the direction of the wind.wineballAlternative form of wine ball.winebarsplural of winebarwinedarkAlternative form of wine-dark.winehallA winehouse (communal feasting hall where the lord and his retainers gathered for drinking, gift-giving, storytelling, celebration, etc.).winelandA region where grapes are grown for the production of wine.winelikeResembling wine.winelistAlternative spelling of wine list.wineloreKnowledge of the history and craft of wine and winemaking; oenology.winerackAlternative form of wine rack.wineriesplural of winerywineshopA shop selling wine.wineskinA bag, traditionally made from the skin of a goat (a goatskin), used for holding and dispensing wine.winetree(rare) A grapevine.winewareArticles used in the preparation and drinking of wine.wingback(soccer) A player who doubles on either side of the center as a defender when their team is defending, and a winger when they are attacking.wingbase(zoology) The part of the body where a wing is attached.wingbeatA single stroke made in flight by the wings of an animal that flies by beating its wings.wingding(computing, typography) A dingbat (ornamental typographical symbol), especially one from the Wingdings font.wingedly(poetic) swiftly; fleetly, as if on wingswingetteThe middle segment of a chicken wing, which is less meaty than the drumette and contains two bones, the radius and the ulna.wingfishA sea robin with large, wing-like pectoral fins.wingflapSynonym of aileron.wingformThe particular formation of an insect's wingswinggirl(neologism) A wingwoman, especially a young one.wingheadAny entity having a head or head-like element resembling a wing.winghold(literary) Stability of the wings in flying; a seeming purchase of the air made by a flying bird.winglessHaving no, or only rudimentary, wings.wingletsplural of wingletwinglikeHaving the characteristics of a wing.wingmateSynonym of wingman.wingnutsplural of wingnutwingoverAn aerobatic maneuver in which an airplane makes a steep climb followed by a vertical flat-turn (the plane turns to its side, without rolling) and a short dive, levelling out to fly in the opposite direction from which the maneuver began.wingplay(soccer) Alternative form of wing-play.wingsailA variable-camber aerodynamic structure that may be fitted to a marine vessel in place of conventional sails.wingseedSynonym of hoptree (“Ptelea trifoliata”).wingspanThe distance from the left wingtip to the right wingtip (of a bird, airplane etc.).wingspotA spot on a wing (as of a bird or butterfly).wingsuit(aviation) A special jumpsuit, used in extreme sports like a parachute, which adds surface area to the wearer's body to create lift.wingtipsplural of wingtipwininessThe quality of being winy; drunkenness.winkeredWearing winkers or blinders. (of a horse or other domesticated animal)winkfest(art, rare) A work typified by winking, either literally or in the form of ironic self-reference.winklersplural of winklerwinklingpresent participle and gerund of winklewinksomeMarked by winkingwinnableAble to be won or achieved.winningsplural of winningwinnowedsimple past and past participle of winnowwinnowerA person who winnows.winsomercomparative form of winsome: more winsomewinteredsimple past and past participle of winterwintererOne that spends winter in a specified location; a winter visitor or resident; one that winters.winterim(US) A period in a winter term in which students work on projects away from their normal school.winterlyOf or relating to winter.wintriercomparative form of wintry: more wintrywintrilyIn a wintry manner.wintrishAlternative form of winterish.wintrous(obsolete) wintrywinzeman(mining) A man in charge of a winze in a mine.wipeableCapable of being wiped.wipedownThe act of cleaning the exterior of an object, typically by hand using a damp dishcloth or other cleaning cloth.wipeoutsplural of wipeoutwirblingpresent participle and gerund of wirblewireableAlternative form of wirable.wireback(slang, derogatory) A robot or artificial intelligence.wireballA street game, related to baseball, in which the "batter" attempts to throw the ball over a power line.wirebirdThe St Helena plover, Charadrius sanctaehelenae, endemic to Saint Helena in the South Atlantic Ocean, and the national bird of the island.wiredraw(transitive, now rare) To stretch (some physical thing) out, as though drawing wire; to elongate.wiredrewsimple past of wiredrawwireform(computer graphics) wireframewirehairAn animal with wiry hair, such as a German Wirehaired Pointer, a Wirehaired Vizsla, or an American Wirehair.wirehead(science fiction) A person who has an electronic brain implant.wirelessNot having any wires.wirelikeResembling wire or a wire.wireline(telecommunications) Synonym of landline.wiremeshSynonym of chainlink.wirepull(ambitransitive) To exert an influence on (others) that is felt but not seen.wireroomA room in which wires (telegrams or their modern equivalent) are received and acted onwiresomeCharacterised or marked by wire or wires; wiry.wirestemAlternative form of wire stem.wiretailAny of various damselflies of the genus Rhadinosticta.wiretapsplural of wiretapwireweedAny member of the genus Polygonella, now included in genus Polygonum of knotweeds and smartweeds, especially Polygonella articulata, now Polygonum articulatum.wireworkWork, especially openwork, formed of wires.wirewormThe larva of the click beetle.wirewoveA type of writing paper of a fine glazed quality.wirewrapAlternative form of wire wrap.wirinessThe state of being wiry.wirricowAlternative form of worricow.wiseacreOne who feigns knowledge or cleverness; one who is wisecracking; an insolent upstart.wisedomeObsolete spelling of wisdom.wiseguysplural of wiseguywisehead(obsolete, sarcastic) A person who is wise or who considers himself or herself to be wise.wisehood(rare) The state, quality, or condition of being wise; wisdom.wiselike(dialectal, chiefly Scotland) Resembling that which is wise or sensible; judicious; sensible.wiselingOne who pretends to be wise; a wiseacre.wisenessThe state, quality, or measure of being wise; wisdom.wiserite(mineralogy) A tetragonal-dipyramidal mineral containing boron, chlorine, hydrogen, manganese, and oxygen.wishableCapable or worthy of being wished for; desirable.wishbone(nautical) A spar in two parts, between which a sail is hoisted, the wishbone extending its clew.wishbookA book or catalogue listing desirable things.wishcastTo interpret information or a situation in a way that casts it as favorable or desired, despite the fact that there is no evidence for such a conclusion.wishedly(obsolete) According to one's wish; as is or was desired.wishlessWithout a wish or wishes.wishlistTo include on a wishlist.wispiestsuperlative form of wispy: most wispywisplikeResembling or characteristic of a wisp.wistariaAlternative spelling of wisteria.wisteriaAny of several woody climbing vines, of the genus Wisteria, native to the East Asian countries of China, Korea, and Japan and the eastern United States.wistless(obsolete) Unknowing; unaware.witblits(South Africa) Home-distilled brandy or raw spirit, colourless and with a powerful kick.witchdomThe exercise of witchcraft or of supernatural powers; witcherywitchertAlternative form of wychert.witchery(uncountable) Witchcraft.witchety(Australia) Any of certain Acacia species.witchilyIn a witchy way.witchingOf or pertaining to witchcraft or sorcery, or to witches or sorcerers.witchish(rare) Somewhat witchy.witchism(rare, proscribed) Witchcraft.witchlet(fantasy) A young witch.witchmanA male witch; a warlock.witchuck(UK, dialect, obsolete) The sand martin, or bank swallow.witcraftMental skill; the art of wit.witdoeke(historical) Members of conservative black vigilante groups in the South African provinces of the Cape and Orange Free State in the 1980s.witeless(obsolete) blamelesswitfullyIn a witful or conscious manner; knowinglywithbear(transitive, obsolete) To carry or bear (something) away.withboresimple past of withbearwithcall(transitive, rare) To call back, recall.withdrawTo draw or pull (something) away or back from its original position or situation.withdrewsimple past of withdrawwitheredShrivelled, shrunken or faded, especially due to lack of water.withererOne who or that which withers.withheldThat has been kept or held back from the possession or knowledge of another.withhold(transitive) To keep (a physical object that one has obtained) to oneself rather than giving it back to its owner.withness(philosophy) The quality of being or doing with something.withouteObsolete spelling of without.withsake(transitive, obsolete) To forsake; abandon; renounce; deny; refuse.withsave(archaic, transitive) To assure.withstay(transitive) To hold back; oppose; withstand.withtake(transitive, archaic) To rebuke; reprimand.withtooksimple past of withtakewithwentsimple past of withgowithwindA kind of bindweed (Convolvulus arvensis).withwineAlternative form of withwind.witlingsplural of witlingwitnesseObsolete spelling of witness.witterly(obsolete) Clearly, certainly; without doubt; truly.wittiestsuperlative form of witty: most wittywittolly(obsolete) Like a wittol; cuckoldly.wivehoodObsolete form of wifehood.wivelessDated form of wifeless.wizardlyLike, or suiting a wizard.wizardryThe art of a wizard; sorcery.wizeningpresent participle and gerund of wizenwoadster(rare, historical) One who dyes with woadwobbliesplural of wobblywobblilyIn a wobbly manner.wobblingpresent participle and gerund of wobblewobblishsomewhat wobblywobegoneArchaic spelling of woebegone.wobulateAlternative form of wobbulate.wodanium(chemistry, obsolete) A supposed chemical element, later found to be a mixture of copper, iron, lead, nickel, etc.woefullyIn a woeful mannerwoegeous(Ireland, colloquial) Of poor quality; woefully bad; awful.wogspeak(Australia, slang, ethnic slur) The type of English spoken by people of Southern European, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, or Eastern European ancestry.wokefest(informal, derogatory) An event, work, etc. involving a lot of wokeness.wokefish(Internet slang) Someone who pretends to be woke and in favour of progressive political ideologies on a social media or dating platform.wokelashA backlash against or mass rejection of wokeness, or of media, policies, etc. deemed woke or politically correct.wokeling(chiefly derogatory) A proponent of social-justice causes or beliefs.wokeness(slang, politics, sometimes derogatory) The quality or state of being woke.wokerati(slang, derogatory) Social-justice activists or woke people as a collective.wokester(informal, often derogatory) A woke person.woketard(slang, derogatory, offensive, vulgar) A woke person, particularly on the political left.woketurd(slang, derogatory) Synonym of woketard.wolfaboo(Internet slang, derogatory) Someone who is obsessed with wolves and identifies with them, especially a furry or otherkin.wolfbaneAlternative form of wolfsbane.wolfcallAlternative form of wolf call.wolfcoat(poetic) A berserker.wolfcubsplural of wolfcubwolfeite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing hydrogen, iron, manganese, oxygen, and phosphorus.wolffianAlternative letter-case form of Wolffian.wolffishAny fish of the family Anarhichadidae.wolfhoodThe state or time of being a wolf.wolfkindThe entirety of wolves; all wolves collectively as a group.wolflessWithout wolves.wolflikeWolfish (all senses); lupine.wolfpackA family or other group of wild wolves.wolfshit(vulgar) The excrement of a wolf.wolfskinThe skin of a wolf.womandomwomen collectively; womankindwomanese(humorous) Women's way of speaking.womanfulShowing characteristics normally associated with women, such as warmth, compassion and determination.womaniseNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of womanize.womanish(often derogatory) Characteristic of a woman; effeminate, feminine.womanismAn extension to feminism that incorporates respect for women of all races and classes.womanistRelating to or in accordance with womanism.womanityThe female part of humanity.womanize(intransitive, said of a man) To flirt with or seduce, or attempt to seduce, women, especially lecherously.womannap(transitive, informal, rare) To abduct or kidnap a woman.womantic(informal) Of or relating to womance.wombgate(rare) The vulva.womblessWithout a womb.womblikeResembling a womb or uterus in shape or functionwomblingpresent participle and gerund of womblewombmateA sibling with whom an unborn child shares the womb.wondafulPronunciation spelling of wonderful.wonderedsimple past and past participle of wonderwondererOne who wonders; a thinker.wonderly(archaic) wondrous; wondersomewondrousWonderful; amazing, inspiring awe; marvelous.wonesite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing aluminum, fluorine, hydrogen, iron, magnesium, oxygen, potassium, silicon, and sodium.wonkette(informal) A female wonk.wonkfest(informal) A self-congratulatory meeting of wonks (overly studious individuals).wonkiestsuperlative form of wonky: most wonkywontedlyUsually, customarily, or habitually.wontless(obsolete) unaccustomedwoodballAn Asian sport resembling croquet.woodbalmLepechinia calycina, an herb native to California.woodbindObsolete form of woodbine.woodbineAny of several climbing vines, especially the honeysuckle and the Virginia creeper.woodbirdA bird that typically inhabits woodlands or forests.woodcareThe care and treatment of wood.woodchatLanius senator, a medium-sized migratory passerine bird of the shrike family.woodchipA small fibre of wood; especially such material as used to make ingrain wallpaper, aka woodchip wallpaper.woodchopTo chop wood, especially as a sport.woodcockAny of several wading birds in the genus Scolopax, characterised by a long slender bill and cryptic brown and blackish plumage.woodcutsplural of woodcutwoodearsplural of woodearwoodedly(rare) In a wooded manner.woodenly(of speech) Dully and without emotion.woodfernAny of several evergreen ferns, of the family Dryopteridaceae, especially genus Dryopteris, that have dark green, leathery fronds.woodfireA fire that uses wood for fuel.woodfree(of paper) Made from chemically processed (as opposed to mechanical pulping process) wood pulp.woodfrogAlternative spelling of wood frog.woodfuelbiofuel made from woodwoodgeld(historical, law) An exemption to the fee for the cutting or taking of wood from a forest.woodholeA place where wood is stored, e.g. a woodshed.woodiestsuperlative form of woody: most woodywoodkern(historical) In medieval Ireland, a bandit operating in the forest.woodlandOf a creature or object: growing, living, or existing in a woodland.woodlarkA lark, Lullula arborea, the only member of the genus Lullula, found in western Eurasia and northern Africa.woodliceplural of woodlousewoodlikeResembling wood, such as in color or texturewoodlineA line of trees on the edge of a field or other open space marking the beginning of a woods or forest.woodloreSkills relating to living in a woodland environment; woodcraft.woodlotsplural of woodlotwoodmealGround-up wood.woodmeilAlternative form of wadmalwoodmiceplural of woodmousewoodmote(UK, historical) A court, presided over by verderers and the warden, that dealt with those who had broken the laws of the forest.woodness(obsolete) Madness, fury.woodnote(poetic) A natural musical sound, like birdsong in a forest.woodpeckObsolete form of woodpecker.woodpileA pile of cut wood to be used as fuel.woodpulpAlternative form of wood pulp.woodratsplural of woodratwoodrickA rick, or stack, of wood.woodrock(mineralogy) A compact wood-like variety of asbestos.woodroofA small, sweet-smelling herb, Galium odoratum, once used for flavouring winewoodruffGalium odoratum, an aromatic herb.woodrushAny of several perennial flowering plants, of the genus Luzula, that have grass-like leaves.woodsereAlternative form of wood-sere.woodsfulAs much as can be found in a woods; forestful.woodshedAn enclosed, roofed structure, often an outbuilding, used primarily to store firewood.woodshopA woodworking workshop.woodsideThe side of a wood; the land that borders a wood.woodsilyIn a woodsy manner.woodsmanA man who lives and works in woodland; a forester or woodman.woodsmenplural of woodsmanwoodstarAny one of about fifteen species of hummingbird found in the Americas.woodtickAlternative form of wood tick.woodvamp(Southern US) A large deciduous vine or ground-cover related to the hydrangeas, with fragrant white flowers, native to the southeastern US, Decumaria barbara.woodwallThe yaffle bird; the European green woodpecker.woodward(archaic) A warden of a wood.woodwareArticles made from wood.woodwaspAny of various not closely related insects of the suborder Symphyta (the sawflies, not true wasps), whose larvae are found in wood.woodwind(music) Any (typically wooden) musical instrument that produces sound by the player blowing into it, through a reed, or across an opening. Woodwind instruments include the recorder, flute, piccolo, clarinet, oboe, cor anglais and bassoon.woodwiseHaving the skills and attitudes that allow one to survive in a woodland environment.woodwoolAlternative spelling of wood wool.woodwork(uncountable, countable) Something made from wood, especially cabinets and trim (e.g., baseboards, doorframes) made from millwork.woodwormAny of many beetle larvae that bore into wood.woodwoseA wild man of the woods; a faun or satyr, or a representation of such a being in heraldry or other decoration.woodyardA yard where wood is stored and processed.wooinglyIn a wooing manner; enticingly; with persuasiveness or seduction.woolcombA comb used for wool.wooldingpresent participle and gerund of wooldwoolenet(historical or obsolete) A thin, light woollen fabric.woolfellA skin of an animal with the wool attached.woolhall(UK, historical) A trade market in the wool districts.woolheadA species of duck, the bufflehead (Bucephala albeola)wooliestsuperlative form of wooly: most woolywoollensFabrics or clothing made from woolwoolliercomparative form of woolly: more woollywoolliesplural of woollywoollikeResembling wool or some aspect of it.woollilyAlternative spelling of woolily.woollishAlternative spelling of woolish.woolpackA bag of wool, traditionally weighing 240 pounds.woolsackA bag or bale of wool.woolshedA shed where sheep are shorn.woolskinA sheepskin with the wool still attached.woolward(obsolete) Wearing woolen clothing next to the skin, i.e. without a shirt.woolwearClothing made out of wool.woolworkNeedlework made from wool, imitating tapestry.woomerahAlternative form of woomera.woomerasplural of woomerawooshingpresent participle and gerund of wooshwooziestsuperlative form of woozy: most woozywopspeak(ethnic slur, rare) The Italian language.wordablePossible to express in words.wordagesplural of wordagewordbook(sometimes puristic) A reference book that lists words.wordfactA supposed fact that is published by way of propaganda, so that readers assume it to be true.wordfestA literary event for writers.wordflowA flow of words.wordformAny of the forms of a word (for example, for the lemma or lexeme get, they include get, gets, getting, got, and gotten).wordgameAlternative form of word game.wordhoodThe quality of being a word.wordiestsuperlative form of wordy: most wordywordingsplural of wordingwordlessConveyed without the use of words; unspoken or unsaid.wordlikeResembling a word.wordline(electronics) An array of rows of memory cells in random access memory, used with the bitline to generate the address of each cell.wordlist(especially linguistics) A written collection of all words derived from a particular source, or sharing some other characteristic.wordlore(puristic, uncommon) The science, study, or knowledge of words.wordmark(computing) A bit in each memory location on some variable-word-length computers (e.g. IBM 1401, IBM 1620) used to mark the end of a word.wordmealOne word at a time; word by word.wordnessThe quality of being a word or words.wordplayA humorous play on words; such plays on words collectively.wordpool(education) A random collection of words, used as inspiration for writing.wordship(rare) The state, condition, or status of a word.wordsize(computing) The size of a word, normally 32 or 64 bits (binary digits).wordsmanA man who is a wordsmith.wordsomeCharacterised or marked by wordswordsterOne who is skilled at using words; a wordsmith.wordwiseOf or characteristic of a word or words; verbal.wordwrapAlternative form of word wrap.worenine(organic chemistry) The quaternary ammonium cation 24-methyl-5,7,18,20-tetraoxa-13-azoniahexacyclo[11.11.0.0^(2,10).0^(4,8).0^(15,23).0^(17,21)]tetracosa-1(24),2,4(8),9,13,15,17(21),22-octaene.workableCapable of functioning.workablyIn a workable fashion.workadaySuitable for everyday use.workaway(US, dated) a person who works his passageworkboatA boat used for purposes other than recreation, passenger transport, or combat.workbookA book, used by a student, in which answers and workings may be entered besides questions and exercises.workbootA sturdy boot intended as workwear.workcampA camp in which volunteers visit another region and work on a project to benefit the region or its inhabitants.workdaysplural of workdayworkfaceThe exposed surface, that is currently being worked, of an underground mine.workfare(US) A form of welfare in which people are required to work as a condition of receiving aidworkflowThe flowrate at which a flow of work takes place.workfolkCollectively, people who perform manual labour.workfreeFree from having to work; voluntarily unemployed.workgangA group of individuals assigned to, or engaged in, a common task.workgirlA young female laborer.workhandA workman or laborer; a hand.workhome(obsolete) A place where people both live and are given a job.workhourA time during which one is performing their job.workingsplural of working.worklessDevoid of work.worklikeCharacteristic of or resembling work.worklingOne who is employed or who works; worker.worklistA list of work items to be performed or completed.workloadThe amount of work assigned to a particular worker, normally in a specified time period.workloomA tool or implement.workmateSomebody with whom one works; a coworker.workoutsplural of workoutworkoverAny kind of oil well intervention involving invasive techniques, such as wireline or snubbing.workrateThe rate at which work is performed.workroomA room, such as a workshop or studio, where work is done.workruleAlternative spelling of work rule.workshedA shed where work is carried out.workship(archaic) workmanshipworkshoeA workboot or other footwear designed for work.workshopA room, especially one which is not particularly large, used for manufacturing or other light industrial work.worksiteA site where work occurs; usually used in reference to construction work.worksomeLaborious; work-intensive.worksongAlternative form of work song.worktextA textbook or workbook.worktimeThe period, or daily hours, during which somebody works.worktoolAlternative form of work-tool.workwaysAlternative form of workwise (in a position so that it can be worked upon)workwearClothes designed to be worn while working, especially in a physically demanding job.workweek(US) The range of days of the week that are normally worked.workwiseIn terms of work.workword(rare) The operative word, especially in a thought, phrase, or idea; keyword.workwornworn as a result of manual labourworkyardA yard where physical labour is carried out.worldfulAs much or as many as would fill a world.worldishOf, belonging to, or characteristic the world; worldly.worldkinA diminutive or miniature world; a microcosm.worldletA small planet; planetoid.wormable(computing) (of a computer flaw or a bug) Capable of being turned into a network worm.wormballA spherical agglomeration of earthworms that forms during very wet weatherwormcastA small pile of sand or soil, the end product of the breakdown of organic matter by an earthworm.wormfishAny of the family Microdesmidae of small goby-like fish which often burrow in estuarine mud.wormfoodAlternative form of worm food.wormfowlAny bird that feeds primarily on worms.wormgearAlternative form of worm gear.wormholeA hole burrowed by a worm.wormhoodThe state or condition of being a worm.wormlessWithout worms.wormlikeResembling or characteristic of a worm.wormlingA small or young worm.wormlionThe larva of a vermileonid.wormpickAlternative form of worm pick.wormrootSynonym of wormgrass.wormseedAn aromatic tropical plant (Dysphania ambrosioides, syn. Chenopodium ambrosioides) that yields an anthelmintic oilwormshit(vulgar) Worm excrement.wormskinthe skin of a worm, or leather made therefrom, especially in fiction where worms are large creatures and have correspondingly large skinswormwood(figurative) Something that causes bitterness or affliction; a cause of mortification or vexation.wornnessThe quality of being worn.worricow(Scotland) An imp or hobgoblin.worriersplural of worrierworrifulAlternative form of worryful.worritedsimple past and past participle of worritworriter(dialect, nonstandard) One who worries; an anxious person.worryfulFull of or suffering worry or anxiety.worryingInducing worry.worsenedsimple past and past participle of worsenworsenerOne who or that which worsens (things), makes things worse.worserer(informal, humorous) Synonym of worse.worshipsplural of worshipworstest(nonstandard) Worst.worthfulFull of worth, merit or value.worthiercomparative form of worthy: more worthyworthiesplural of worthyworthilyIn a worthy manner.worthingpresent participle and gerund of worthwortlikeLike or resembling a wortwortloreThe traditional knowledge of the medicinal and nutritional use of plants, herbs, and worts.wouldestAlternative spelling of wouldst.woulding(obsolete) An emotion of desire; an inclination; velleity.woundfinPlagopterus argentissimus, a slender, silvery minnow endemic to the Virgin River of the southwestern United States.woundily(obsolete) Excessively; greatly.woundingThe act of inflicting a wound.woyewodaAlternative form of voivode.wrackfulruinous; destructive.wrackingpresent participle and gerund of wrackwraggledsimple past and past participle of wragglewrangledsimple past and past participle of wranglewranglerSomeone who wrangles or corrals.wranglesplural of wranglewrannock(UK, dialect) The common wren.wrapoverA portion of a garment that wraps over another portion.wrappage(dated) The act of wrapping.wrappersplural of wrapperwrappingThe material in which something is wrapped.wrastler(obsolete or UK, dialect or US, colloquial) A wrestler.wrathfulPossessed of great wrath; very angry.wrathily(archaic) In a wrathy manner; with great anger.wrawlingpresent participle and gerund of wrawlwraxlingpresent participle and gerund of wraxlewreakersplural of wreakerwreakful(poetic or obsolete) Vengeful; angry, furious.wreakingpresent participle and gerund of wreakwreathedsimple past and past participle of wreathwreathen(obsolete) Twisted; made into a wreath.wreatherOne who prepares wreaths of flowers.wreathesthird-person singular simple present indicative of wreathewreckageSomething wrecked, especially the remains or debris of something which has been severely damaged or destroyed.wreckersplural of wreckerwreckful(poetic) Causing wreckage; ruinous.wreckingpresent participle and gerund of wreckwreckishLike or resembling a wreckwrenchedsimple past and past participle of wrenchwrencherOne who, or that which, wrenches.wrenchesplural of wrenchwrenlikeResembling or characteristic of a wren.wrentail(fishing) A kind of fly used in fly fishing, resembling a wren's tail feather.wrestingpresent participle and gerund of wrestwrestledsimple past and past participle of wrestlewrestler(wrestling) A person who wrestles.wrestlesplural of wrestlewretchedCharacterized by or feeling deep affliction or distress; very miserable.wretchesplural of wretchwriggledsimple past and past participle of wrigglewrigglerAnything that wriggles (literally or figuratively).wrigglesthird-person singular simple present indicative of wrigglewringersplural of wringerwringingpresent participle and gerund of wringwrinkled(of a surface) Uneven, with many furrows and prominent points, often in reference to the skin or hide of animals.wrinklerOne who, or that which, wrinkles.wrinklesplural of wrinklewrinkletA little wrinkle.wrinklieAlternative form of wrinkly.wristfulA quantity worn on or covering one wrist.wristilyIn a wristy manner.wristingpresent participle and gerund of wristwristletAn elastic band worn to keep a glove from slipping off the wrist.wristpadAlternative form of wrist pad.wristpinAlternative form of wrist pin.writableCapable of being written.writeblr(Internet slang, uncountable) The community of writers and creative writing-related blogs on Tumblr.writeingMisspelling of writing.writeoffAlternative form of write-off.writerlyCharacteristic of a writer; using well-chosen words or well-crafted sentences.writeupsplural of writeupwrithingBended in twisting struggle.writhled(obsolete) wrinkledwritingsplural of writingwritlessWithout a writ.writress(rare) A female writer; an authoress.writtingObsolete form of writing.wrizzledAlternative spelling of writhled.wrongdidsimple past of wrongdowrongdomAn act or instance of wrong or wrongdoing; wrongness; error.wrongestsuperlative form of wrong: most wrongwrongfulwrong or unjustwrongingpresent participle and gerund of wrongwrongishSomewhat wrong.wrongous(UK dialectal, Scotland, especially law) Wrongful; not right; unjust; illegal.wrothfulAlternative form of wrathful.wrothilyIn a wrothy manner.wrymouthCryptacanthodes maculatus, a slim, eel-like fish.wrynecksplural of wryneckwuderoveObsolete form of woodruff.wuffless(Bermuda) Pronunciation spelling of worthless.wulffite(mineralogy) An alkali copper sulfate mineral with chemical formula K₃NaCu₄O₂(SO₄)₄.wurtzite(mineralogy) A dark brown zinc iron sulfide mineral ((Zn,Fe)S), a form of sphalerite.wussette(rare nonce word) A female wuss.wwoofingAlternative form of woofing (“volunteering on an organic farm”).wyartite(mineralogy) A uranium-bearing mineral that is greenish-black, black, or black-violet in color and is a member of the uranium carbonate group of minerals.wyrmling(fantasy) A small wyrm or dragon.wythowteObsolete form of without.
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