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wackaloon(slang) A crazy person; an eccentric; a kook.wackinessThe state of being wacky.wadcutter(firearms) a special-purpose bullet designed for shooting paper targets, usually at close range and at subsonic velocities.waddywoodAn Australian tree, Pittosporum bicolor.wadsetter(Scotland) A person who holds tenure by wadset.waferlessWithout a wafer.waferlikeHaving a shape or texture similar to a wafer.waffsicleA frozen waffle-flavored treat.wagenboomA South African proteaceous tree (Protea nitida).wagerableSuitable for wagering; capable of being gambled.wageslaveAlternative form of wage slave.waggadash(archaic) A wakizashi.waggeriesplural of waggerywagginglyWith a wagging motion.waggishlyIn a waggish manner.waggonageDated spelling of wagonage.waggoneer(chiefly British) Dated spelling of wagoneer.waggonersplural of waggonerwaghalterAlternative form of wag-halter.wagnerite(mineralogy) A combined phosphate and fluoride of iron and magnesium.wagonableAble to be traversed by wagon.wagonetteA kind of four-wheeled horse-drawn carriage, normally uncovered.wagonlessWithout a wagon or wagons.wagonlikeResembling or characteristic of a wagon.wagonloadThe amount that can be loaded onto a wagon.wagonworkThe work of transporting goods on a wagon.wagpastie(rare, obsolete) A rogue; a rascal; a scoundrel.waifishlyIn a waifish manner.wailefullObsolete spelling of wailful.waileress(rare) A female professional mournerwailfullyIn a wailful manner.wailinglyWith a wailing sound.wainscoatObsolete form of wainscot.wainscotsplural of wainscotwairakite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing aluminum, calcium, hydrogen, oxygen, and silicon.wairauite(mineralogy) An isometric-hexoctahedral steel gray mineral containing cobalt and iron.waistache(uncommon) Pain in the waist; backache of the lower back.waistbandA band of fabric encircling the waist, especially a part of a pair of pants or a skirt.waistbeltA belt (a band or strap) worn around the waist, especially when part of a larger article, such as a backpack.waistboatA boat carried in the waist of a vessel.waistcoatAn ornamental garment worn under a doublet.waistlessHaving no waistwaistlinea line around the body at the waist; its measurementwaistlongLong enough to reach one's waist.waistwrapA wrapper (loose robe) worn around the waist.waiterage(rare) The work of a waiter, attending on somebody.waiterdomThe realm or sphere of waiters.waiteringgerund of waiter: the work of a waiter, serving customers at their tables with food and drink.waiterish(informal) Resembling or characteristic of a waiter.waitinglySo as to wait; hesitatingly or loiteringly.waitorekeA cryptid of New Zealand, said variously to be a mammal resembling an otter, platypus or beaver, and to live in rivers.waitressy(informal) Of or pertaining to waitresses.waitstaff(US, Canada) Collectively, staff employed to wait at tables in a restaurant.waitstateAlternative form of wait state.wakeathonAn event during which a person attempts to stay awake for as long as possible.wakeboardThe board one stands on for wakeboarding.wakefield(physics) The electron density wave structure which immediately follows an intense laser beam or relativistic charged particle beam as it passes through a plasma; the electric field or potential associated with such a structure.wakefullyIn a wakeful manner.wakerobinAny of several perennial flowering plants, of the genus Trillium, having flowers with three petals.wakeskateThe board used in wakeskating.wakizashiA traditional Japanese shortsword, typically 30cm to 60cm (or nearly 12 inches to approx. 23.6 inches) in length, often used as a secondary weapon to a katana.waldfluteA kind of large flue pipe for an organ.waldgrave(historical) The head forestkeeper, or nobleman who held some power in forested areas, in the Holy Roman Empire, now Germany.walkaboutA walking trip.walkalong(sociology) A type of interview in which the interviewer and subject walk together while talking.walkathonA long-distance walk, either as a race or in aid of charity.walkawaysplural of walkawaywalkboardA board for walking upon, forming part of a walkway.walkoversplural of walkoverwalkwayedHaving a walkway.wallabiesplural of wallabywallaroosplural of wallaroowallboardA construction material of pre-made boards used for walls and ceilings, usually a gypsum core with a paper surface.wallchart(education) A large informational chart, typically hung on the wall of a classroomwallclockAlternative spelling of wall clock.wallcrawlTo adhere to and crawl upon a solid surface, as a spider does.wallerianAlternative letter-case form of Wallerian.walleteer(archaic) An itinerant beggar who carries a pouch.walletfulThe quantity contained in a wallet.wallisite(mineralogy) A triclinic-pinacoidal mineral containing arsenic, copper, lead, silver, sulfur, and thallium.wallopersplural of walloperwallopingUsed to emphasize the size or extent.wallowersplural of wallowerwallowingpresent participle and gerund of wallowwallowish(archaic) Tasteless or having an unpleasant taste; nauseous, sickly-sweet.wallpaper(uncountable) Decorative paper-like material used to cover the inner walls of buildings.wallpieceAlternative form of wall piece.wallplateAlternative form of wall plate.wallplugsplural of wallplugwallpress(rare) An area for storage that is recessed into a wall.wallscapeA mural or advertisement painted or attached onto the exterior surface of a building.wallwardsTowards a wall.wallyball(uncountable) A fast-paced sport, a version of volleyball played in a racquetball court, where it is legal to hit the ball off of the walls.walrusianSynonym of walrusine (“walruslike”).walrusineWalruslike, particularly in size.waltzlikeResembling a waltz.wambenger(Australia) A phascogale.wanchance(UK dialectal) Ill luck; misfortune; calamity.wanchancy(dialectal, chiefly Scotland) Unlucky; unchancy.wanderersplural of wandererwanderessA female wanderer.wanderingWhich wanders; travelling from place to place.wandmakerA manufacturer of wands.wangtooth(now chiefly dialectal) A molar.wankathon(vulgar) A prolonged session of masturbationwankerdom(slang, UK, Ireland, Commonwealth, vulgar) The state or essence of being a wanker (idiotic person).wankerish(slang, vulgar, UK, Ireland, Commonwealth) Like a wanker (obnoxious person).wankinessThe state or condition of being wanky.wankstain(UK, slang, vulgar, derogatory) Term of abuse.wannabeesplural of wannabeewantinglyWith desire; yearningly.wantokismThe Melanesian cultural practice of relying on one's wantoks for any need, and of sharing the fruits of one's personal success with one's wantoks.wantoningpresent participle and gerund of wantonwantoniseAlternative form of wantonize.wantonize(intransitive) To be wanton; to indulge in lewdness, flirtation or lasciviousness.wapenshawAlternative form of wapinschaw.wapentakeAn administrative subdivision in northern English counties, developed under Norse influence, and corresponding to hundreds in the rest of England.wapinshawAlternative form of wapinschaw.waracabra(Guyana) trumpeter (bird)warakabraAlternative form of waracabra.warbleflyAlternative spelling of warble fly.warbonnetAlternative spelling of war bonnet.warchestsplural of warchestwarcrimesplural of warcrimewardeness(dated) A female warden.warderess(dated) A female warder.wardialer(computing) A program that dials every telephone number in a particular area searching for computers, or trying to guess passwords.wardriverOne who wardrives.wardrober(historical) A member of a royal household responsible for clothing.wardrobesplural of wardrobewardroomsplural of wardroomwardsmaidA woman who manages a hospital ward.warefully(archaic) In a wareful manner; cautiously.warehouse(transitive) To store in a warehouse or similar.warehousyHaving many warehouses.waremakerA manufacturer of wares.wareroomsplural of wareroomwarfaringpresent participle and gerund of warfarewargamingThe playing of war games.warhammerAlternative form of war hammer.warheadedFitted with a warhead.warhorsesplural of warhorsewarhungryAdvocating war.waridashi(sumo) A kimarite in which the attacker grabs his opponent's arm at the biceps and pushes him back and out.warleaderAlternative form of war leader.warlikely(obsolete) In a warlike manner.warlockryWizardry; witchcraft.warmaster(sword and sorcery) An advisor to the sovereign who specializes in waging war.warmbloodA horse of a middle-weight classification, between draught horses and thoroughbreds.warmhouse(climatology) A warm state in global climate, but less hot than a greenhouse state.warmingol(organic chemistry) A particular carotenoid.warmonger(derogatory) Someone who advocates war; a militarist.warmouthsplural of warmouthwarmwaterOf marine life, preferring or inhabiting water that is warm.warninglyIn a warning manner; in such a way as to warn.warnowiidAny dinoflagellate of the genus Warnowiawarpaintsplural of warpaintwarpfield(physics) A field associated with the warping of spacetimewarplanesplural of warplanewarragalsplural of warragalwarrantedsimple past and past participle of warrantwarranteeThe beneficiary of a warranty.warranterOne who warrants, gives authority, or legally empowers.warrantorOne making a warrant to the benefit of a warrantee.warrenersplural of warrenerwarrigalsplural of warrigalwartcressAny of various plants of the genus Lepidium.wartinessThe state or condition of being warty.wartybackSynonym of pimpleback (mussel)warworkerAlternative form of war worker.washablesplural of washablewashbasinA laundry sink or utility sink.washboardA board with a corrugated surface against which laundry may be rubbed.washclothA small cloth used to wash the face and body.washeriesplural of washerywashermanA man who washes people's laundry, usually for payment.washermenplural of washermanwashhouseA domestic outbuilding used as a laundry.washikong(Caribbean) A rubber-soled shoe or plimsoll.washinessThe state or quality of being washy.washplaceA room or place for people to wash in.washplantA type of machine used to extract ores from paydirt when mining placer deposits, using water and sedimentation processing.washproofCapable of being washed without damage or loss.washroomsplural of washroomwashstallA washrack for an animal.washstand(furniture) A table containing a basin and a pitcher of water for washing.washwaterWater used for washing, especially in industrial processes.washwomanA washerwoman.waspishlyIn a waspish manner.wassailedsimple past and past participle of wassailwassailerOne who wassails.wassailrywassail; revelrywasserman(obsolete) A mythical sea monster, part man, thought to destroy ships.wasteableCapable of being wasted.wastebook(dated, finance) A temporary notebook in which details of transactions were entered as they happened, to be copied into formal ledgers later.wastecoatObsolete form of waistcoat.wastegate(mechanical engineering, automotive, aviation) A valve that allows exhaust gases to bypass an engine's turbocharger, in order to keep from overspeeding the turbocharger rotor or driving the boost pressure high enough to risk engine knocking or detonation.wastegood(obsolete) A spendthrift.wastelandA place with no remaining resources; a desert.wastelessWithout waste.wasteness(now rare) The state of being uncultivated; wild, barren.wastepile(card games) The discard pile; the area where the cards from the stock go when they are brought into play.wasterful(obsolete) wastefulwastetime(derogatory) Something done to pass the time.wasteweirA weir that allows the escape of excess water from a canal or reservoirwasteyardA yard for refuse or rubbish.wasteyute(MTE, slang, derogatory) A contemptible person; a wasteman.wastinglyIn a way that causes wastage; wastefully.watchableThat can be watched.watchablyIn a watchable manner.watchbandA band of leather, metal, plastic, or other material that fastens a wristwatch to the wrist.watchcapsplural of watchcapwatchcaseThe casing that holds the mechanism of a watch.watchcoatSynonym of greatcoat.watchdogsplural of watchdogwatchfaceAlternative spelling of watch face.watchfireA fire maintained during the night by people keeping watch.watchfullObsolete spelling of watchful.watchlessNot vigilant; failing to keep watch.watchlikeResembling or characteristic of a watch (timepiece).watchlistA list of people or things that are assigned to receive special attention or monitoring.watchmateA companion during a watch.watchtimeThe amount of time that viewers spend watching something.watchwordA word used as a motto, as expressive of a principle, belief, or rule of action; a rallying cry.watchworkThe work produced by watchmaking; the mechanical or electronic arrangements making up a watch (portable timepiece).waterableable to be watered; fit to be wateredwaterbathAlternative form of water bath.waterbedsplural of waterbedwaterbikeAbbreviation of water bicycle.waterbirdAny bird whose mode of life involves living on or next to bodies of water.waterboatA boat carrying water in bulk to supply ships.waterbodyAlternative form of water body.waterbomb(transitive) To drop large quantities of water onto (a fire) from the air.waterboom(South Africa, archaic) Syzygium cordatum, a tree typically growing out of wet ground.waterbuckA species of antelope endemic to Africa, Kobus ellipsiprymnus.waterbugsplural of waterbugwaterbushThe flowering plant Myoporum acuminatum.waterciseA form of exercise done in water; aquacise.watercockGallicrex cinerea, a species of bird in the monotypic genus Gallicrex of the family Rallidae. It is a large rail found in wetland habitats in Asia.watercoolTo cool using water, especially by means of a water cooler.waterdock(botany) Any of a species of perennial herbaceous plants in the genus Rumex native to fens and freshwater banks of Europe and Western Asia.waterdogsplural of waterdogwaterdrop(countable) A single drop of water.waterfallA flow of water over the edge of a cliff.waterfleaAlternative form of water flea.waterflowthe flow of water, especially as part of a hydraulic system.waterfoot(Scotland) An estuary at the mouth of a river.waterfowlAny of the birds, such as ducks, geese and swans, that spend most of their non-flying time on water; especially those of the family Anatidae.waterfrog(zoology) Any type of frog that lives primarily in an aquatic environment.waterfunk(British, colloquial, dated) Someone who is afraid to go into water; a hydrophobe.watergang(Scotland, archaic) A mill race.watergateA gate opening onto water, or only or mainly accessible by water.watergunsplural of watergunwaterheadA spring or headwater.waterhempAny of several plants of the genus Amaranthuswaterhensplural of waterhenwaterholeA depression in which water collects, especially one where wild animals come to drink.wateriestsuperlative form of watery: most waterywaterlandSynonym of wetland.waterleaf(botany) Any plant of the genus Hydrophyllum.waterlessDry, arid, lacking water.waterlikeResembling water.waterlilyAlternative spelling of water lily.waterline(aviation) A horizontal line indicating the shape of an airfoil.waterlogsthird-person singular simple present indicative of waterlogwatermainAlternative form of water main.watermarkA translucent design impressed on the surface of paper and visible when the paper is held to the light.watermazeA shallow pool of water, containing an escape platform and a variety of visual clues, used to study learning in mice and rats.watermealAny of various tiny aquatic flowering plants of the genus Wolffia.watermillA mill powered by water.watermintAlternative spelling of water mint.watermiteAlternative form of water mite.watermoleAlternative form of water mole.watermossA fern of the genus Salvinia.waternessThe quality or state of being water.waterparkAlternative spelling of water park.waterpipeAlternative form of water pipe.waterplayAny form of playing with water.waterportA port connected to a body of water; a seaport or riverport.waterpumpAlternative form of water pump.watershed(figurative) A critical point marking a change in course or development.watersideThe land bordering a body of water.waterskinA container for water made of skin.waterstop(construction) A waterproof barrier that is used to prevent moisture from leaking through a joint.watertankAlternative form of water tank.waterwallA panel on the side of a furnace consisting of multiple tubes that carry water.waterwardTowards the water.waterwaysplural of waterwaywaterweedAny of several aquatic herbs of the genus Elodea.waterwingAlternative form of water wing (swimming aid)waterwiseMaking judicious use of the available water resources.waterwork(countable) A machine or mechanism for raising or carrying water.waterwornWorn or smoothed by the action of water erosion.waterwortAny of the family Elatinaceae of aquatic plants, especially one in the genus Elatine.waterzooiA type of Flemish stew, traditionally made with fish.wattmeterAn instrument for measuring electric power in watts.wattosideA particular steroid glycoside.wattshode(obsolete) watchetwaulkmillA mill for waulking or fulling cloth.wavebandsplural of wavebandwaveblockSomething that stops the progress of a wave (in any of several contexts).wavebreakThe breaking of a wave (instance of wavebreaking)wavefield(physics) The extended area or space taken up by a wave.waveformsplural of waveformwavefront(physics) An imaginary surface passing through points of a medium oscillating in phase.waveguideA structure which guides waves, such as electromagnetic waves, light, or sound waves.waveletedHaving wavelets.wavellite(mineralogy) A hydrated aluminium phosphate, Al₃(PO₄)₂(OH,F)₃·5H₂O, sometimes mined as a source of phosphorus.wavemaker(physics) An oscillating device that creates reproducible waves in a liquid.wavemeter(electronics) An instrument which measures radio (and other electromagnetic) wavelengthswaveplate(physics) A thin layer of a birefringent material that is used to introduce a controlled phase shift between the two polarization components of a light wave, thereby altering its polarizationwaveproofResistant to waves (undulations in a liquid such as the ocean).wavepulse(physics) A wave of very short duration.waverableLiable to waver; inconstant.waveringsplural of waveringwaversome(rare) Characterised or marked by waveringwaveshapeThe shape of a waveform.wavespeedThe speed/velocity of a wave.wavetableA collection of many single-cycle waveforms with subtly changing harmonic contents, sometimes based on a sample of a real musical instrument, used in sound synthesis.wavetrainAlternative spelling of wave train.wavicularRelating to wavicles.waxflowerAny plant of the genus Hoya.waxlightsplural of waxlight.waxmakingThe manufacture of wax, or of items from wax.waxmyrtleAlternative form of wax myrtle.waxpapersplural of waxpaperwaxworkerA worker in the wax industry.wayfarersplural of wayfarer.wayfaringTravelling, especially on foot.wayfellowA fellow wayfarer; one who accompanies another during a journey.wayfinderOne who finds a way: either a physical route or a means to achieve something.waylayingpresent participle and gerund of waylaywaymarkedMarked with a waymark.waymaster(archaic) A person in charge of a road or a railway.waywarden(historical) Someone elected to take care of highways in a parish.waywardlyIn a wayward manner.wayzgoosea holiday or party for the benefit of printers, traditionally held in Augustwazillion(slang, hyperbolic) An unspecified large number (of).wazirshipDated form of viziership.wazukhana(India, Pakistan, Islam) A pool in a mosque where worshippers wash themselves as wudu before praying.wazzocked(UK, slang) Drunk.weakenersplural of weakenerweakeningpresent participle and gerund of weakenweakiness(UK dialectal, Northern England, Scotland) Moisture.weaklingsplural of weaklingweaknesseObsolete form of weakness.weaksauce(originally and chiefly US, informal, figuratively) Lacking in interest or substance; boring, disappointing, lackluster.wealthfulFull of wealth; prosperous.wealthiercomparative form of wealthy: more wealthywealthiesplural of wealthywealthilyIn a wealthy way.weanlingsplural of weanlingweaponeer(US) Someone who makes weapons, especially nuclear weapons.weaponingpresent participle and gerund of weaponweaponiseNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of weaponize.weaponism(rare) A focus on weaponry.weaponist(rare) A user, maker or proponent of weapons.weaponize(transitive) To make into a weapon.weaponous(nonstandard, rare) Like a weapon.wearablesplural of wearableweariableCapable of becoming wearied.weariedlyIn a wearied manner; wearily.wearihood(rare) wearinesswearilessTireless; incapable of being wearied.wearinessExhaustion, fatigue or tiredness.wearinglyIn a wearing (tiring) mannerwearisomeTiresome, tedious or causing fatigue.wearproofresistant to physical wearweaselese(informal, derogatory) weaselly languageweaseling(US) present participle and gerund of weaselweaselishSynonym of weasely.weasiness(obsolete) Quality or state of being weasy; full feeding; sensual indulgence.weastwardObsolete form of westward.weatheredWorn by weather, as of rocks, stone, etc.weathererOne who weathers or withstands.weatherly(nautical, of a sailing vessel) Able to sail close to the wind with little leeway.weaveableAlternative form of weavable.weaveress(dated) A female weaver.weavinglyWith a weaving pattern or motion.webcamera(very rare) A webcam.webcammerOne who uses a webcam.webcasterA person or organization that transmits a webcast over the Internet.webfootedHaving webbed feet.webfooterSynonym of webfoot (“web-footed animal”).webisodic(Internet) A website offering an unfolding story in the form of blog posts, images, short videos, etc. posted at intervals.weblogger(Internet, dated) One who maintains a weblog.webmasterA person responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining a website or websites.webnovelaA Latin American or European dramatized series, inspired by fan fiction, that is presented as a set of video chapters on the internet.webocracy(Internet) The online participation of citizens in democratic processes such as in online voting during parliament elections.websearchTo perform an internet search using any search engine.webserverAlternative form of web server.webstream(Internet) A streaming media delivery method which uses the Internet to deliver audio and video playback to the end user.webstress(rare, archaic) A female webster or weaverwebsurferSomeone who surfs the World Wide Web.wedbreach(rare, dialectal) Adultery.weddinger(archaic) One who attends a wedding.wedfellow(obsolete) A male or female spouse.wedgeableCapable of being wedged.wedgebillTwo Australian birds, Psophodes cristatus and Psophodes occidentalis that have wedge-shaped bills.wedgefishAny of the rays in the genus RhynchobatuswedgeheadA kind of Siamese cat with a pointed head shape.wedgelikeShaped like a wedge.wedgetailThe eaglehawk.wedgewireWire formed in the shape of a wedge.wedgewiseIn the manner of a wedge.wedgewortThe flowering plant Sphenoclea zeylanica.wedgitude(computing, slang, rare) A state of being stuck or wedged.wedlocked(colloquial, humorous) United in wedlock.wedsetter(Scotland) Alternative spelling of wadsetter.weedeater(genericized trademark) A string trimmer.weedgrownovergrown with weedsweedinessThe quality of being weedy or feeble.weedproofResistant to weeds.weedscapeA landscape dominated by weeds.weedwhackTo trim with a weedwhacker.weedwoman(Caribbean) A traditional herbal medicine worker.weekdaily(rare) Of, pertaining to, or occurring on weekdays; especially, occurring on every weekday.weekenderSomeone who visits a place for a weekend break.weekendly(rare) Occurring every weekend.weeklyish(informal) Approximately once a week.weeknightThe evening of a weekday.weekslongLasting for weeks.weensiestsuperlative form of weensy: most weensyweepathon(slang) A protracted session of crying.weepholesplural of weepholeweepinessThe quality of being weepy.weepinglyIn a weeping manner.weetinglyObsolete spelling of wittingly (“knowingly”).weevilledAlternative form of weeviled.weeweeingpresent participle and gerund of weeweeweibyeite(mineralogy, obsolete) A supposed mineral from Norway, later identified as bastnaesite or ancylite.weighableable to be weighedweighbeamA kind of large steelyard or scale that works by balance, as opposed to a spring.weighboatAlternative form of weigh boat.weighlock(historical) A canal lock in which boats were weighed, and their tonnage settled.weighment(India) The weighing of goods.weightageSynonym of weighting.weightfulFull of, possessing, or characterized by weight; weighty.weightiercomparative form of weighty: more weightyweightilyIn a weighty manner; ponderously; forcibly.weightingpresent participle and gerund of weightweightismPrejudice or discrimination based on body weight, usually in the form of bias against high weight (fattism or fatphobia).weightistDiscriminating prejudicially based on weight.weightman(athletics) An athlete who competes in any of the field events that involve throwing a weight for distance (such as discus throw, hammer throw, and shot put).weirangleAlternative form of wierangle.weirdcoreA musical genre derived from punk, technopop, and house music, that deliberately uses weird sounds and lyrics.weirdlikeIndicative of weirdness; odd, bizarre, fanciful.weirdlingSomeone or something which is odd, weird, strange, or unusual; oddball; weirdie; weirdo.weirdness(uncountable) The state or quality of being weird.weirdsomeMarked by weirdness; strange; mysterious.weirplateA metal plate that forms an obstruction to adjust the flow of a weir.weissbierA Bavarian specialty beer in which a significant proportion of malted barley is replaced with malted wheat.welcomelyIn a welcome manner.welcominghospitable, accessible and cordial.welfariat(politics, derogatory) The class of people who live on welfare payments.welfaringpresent participle and gerund of welfarewelfarism(philosophy) An axiology or ethical theory in which value is determined by the well-being (e.g., happiness) of people or other sentient beings.welfaristSomeone who supports welfare, especially of animals.welfariteA person who receives, or lives on, welfare (financial aid provided by the government).wellbeingAlternative form of well-being.wellderly(with definite article, collective) Old people who are in good health: healthy senior citizens.welldoingAlternative form of well-doing.wellerismAlternative letter-case form of Wellerism.wellfieldA group of wells in an underground reservoir or aquifer.wellfoundAlternative form of well-found.wellheadsplural of wellheadwellhouseA small building that houses a well.wellknown(nonstandard) Alternative form of well-known.wellmakerOne who builds wells (holes sunk into the ground for water, oil, etc.).wellpoint(construction) A small well consisting of a tube hammered into the ground, that can drain water from a construction site.wellposedAlternative form of well-posed.wellwaterWater taken from a well, i.e. a hole in the ground which acts as a source of water.welshcombAlternative form of Welsh-comb.welteringpresent participle and gerund of welterwenchhoodThe quality, state, or condition of a wenchwenchless(archaic) Without women or a woman.wenchlikeLike or characteristic of a wenchwerebeastSynonym of wereanimal.werebeing(folklore) Any shapeshifting creature, such as a werewolf or werebear.weredingo(fiction, rare) A shapeshifter who can assume the form of a dingo.weredwarf(fiction, rare) A shapeshifter who can assume the form of a dwarf.werefolksSynonym of werefolk.wereghost(fiction, rare) A shapeshifter who can assume the form of a ghost.werehorse(fiction) A shapeshifter who can assume the form of a horse.werehuman(fiction) A shapeshifter, generally non-human (especially a wolf), who can assume the form of a human.werehyena(fantasy, mythology) A shapeshifter capable of assuming the form of a hyena.werepuppySynonym of werepup.werethingA werecreature.weretiger(fiction, mythological) A creature of Southeast Asian myth; a shapeshifter who can assume the shape of a tiger.weretroll(fiction, rare) A shapeshifter who can assume the form of a troll.werewolfy(informal) Resembling or characteristic of a werewolf.werewoman(fantasy, mythology) A woman who takes the form of an animal through a process of lycanthropy.wernerite(mineralogy) The common greyish or white variety of scapolite.werwolvesplural of werwolfwestaboutWestward, heading west.westboundTowards the west; in a westerly direction.westering(especially of heavenly bodies, particularly the sun) Moving westward, near the west.westernerA native or inhabitant of the west of a region (or of the world as a whole).westernly(obsolete) In or towards the west.westwardswestward, towards the westwetdreamsAlternative form of wet dreams, plural of wetdream.wetlanderA person who lives in a wetland region.wetnursedsimple past and past participle of wetnursewetnursesplural of wetnursewetsuitedDressed in a wetsuit.whackableCapable of, or suitable for, being whacked (in various senses).whackadooAlternative spelling of wackadoo.whackiestsuperlative form of whacky: most whackywhaitsiid(zoology) Any therapsid in the family Whaitsiidae.whakapapa(New Zealand) Genealogy, as a fundamental principle of Māori culture that is critical in establishing one's identity.whaleback(geology) A landform (typically a sand dune) having the form of the back of a whale.whalebirdAny of several species of large Antarctic petrels, especially Pachyptila turtur (the blue petrel) and Pachyptila desolata.whaleboatA boat resembling this and carried on a warship or other ship.whaleboneThe horny material from the fringed plates of the upper jaw of baleen whales that is used to filter plankton; once used as stays in corsetswhalefallA whale carcass that has fallen to the ocean floor.whalefeedA minute crustacean, Munida gregaria, eaten by baleen whales.whalefishAny fish of the order Cetomimiformes of deepwater ray-finned fish.whaleheadSynonym of shoebill (wading bird)whalehoodThe state or condition of being a whale.whalekindWhales as a collective.whalelessWithout whales.whalelikeResembling or characteristic of a whale.whalelingA small or young whale.whalelore(puristic) The knowledge, study, or science of whales.whalemeatThe meat of a whale.whaleshipA ship used for hunting whales.whaleshit(literally, vulgar) Whale excrement.whalesmanOne who hunts whales; a whaler.whalesongThe sounds through which whales communicate.wharflandThe land area surrounding a wharf.wharflessLacking a wharf.wharflikeResembling or characteristic of a wharf.wharfsideThe side of a wharf, where goods may be loaded and unloaded.whateversplural of whateverwhealwormAlternative form of wheal-worm.wheatbackAn American penny with wheat depicted on its reverse.wheatbeltA region used for the growing of wheat.wheatbirdA bird that feeds on wheat, especially the chaffinch or meadowlark.wheatearsplural of wheatearwheatgermAlternative spelling of wheat germ.wheatingsThe shorts of milled wheat.wheatlage(agriculture) Silage made from wheat: wheat silage.wheatlandAn area where wheat is produced.wheatlessWithout wheat.wheatlikeResembling wheat or some aspect of it.wheatmealMeal (flour or flourlike product) derived from whole grains of wheat, often not finely ground.wheatwormAnguina tritici, a nematode worm that attacks wheat.wheedlingpresent participle and gerund of wheedlewheelableCapable of being conveyed on wheels.wheelarchAlternative form of wheel arch.wheelback(often attributive) A chair whose back incorporates the design of a wheel.wheelband(obsolete) The tyre of a wheel.wheelbaseThe horizontal distance between the front and rear axles of a road or rail vehicle.wheelbird(UK, dialect, dated) The European goatsucker.wheelflatAlternative form of wheel flat.wheellessLacking wheels, without wheels.wheellikeResembling or characteristic of a wheel.wheellock(historical, firearms) An early type of firearm, using a spring-driven wheel against a flint to make sparks in the firing pan.wheelslip(rail transport) A problem in starting or running a locomotive or train, where excess power supplied to the driven wheels causes them to turn against the rail, especially when the rails are slippery, without moving the train forward.wheelsman(nautical) helmsmanwheelspanThe distance between two wheels on the same axle.wheelspinTo drive with poor traction, so that the vehicle exhibits a wheelspin.wheelwellAlternative form of wheel well.wheelwiseIn the manner of a wheel.wheelworkAn assembly of wheels serving a mechanical purpose.wheeziestsuperlative form of wheezy: most wheezywhelklikeResembling or characteristic of a whelk.whelphoodthe state of being a whelp, puppyhoodwhelplessWithout, or deprived of, a whelp.whelplingA little whelp.whenaboutAt what approximate time.whenceverFrom wherever: from whatever place.whereawayAlternative form of where away.whereeverObsolete spelling of wherever.wherefore(conjunctive, interrogative, archaic) Why, for what reason, because of what.wherefrom(interrogative) from what? from where? whence?whereness(chiefly philosophy) Location or position.whereover(archaic) Over what.whereunto(archaic or formal, sometimes interrogative) Unto what or which; to what purpose.whereuponAfter which; in consequence; at which point.wherewith(archaic) With which; with what.wherryite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing copper, hydrogen, lead, oxygen, silicon, and sulfur.wherrymanThe person who pilots a wherry.wherrymenplural of wherrymanwhetstone(figurative) A stimulant.whichaway(US, dialect) which way; in which direction.whichever(interrogative) Which ever; emphatic form of 'which'.whichways(US) every which waywhickeredsimple past and past participle of whickerwhifflery(obsolete) The behaviour of a whiffler (one who frequently changes course or opinion, or one who argues evasively).whifflingpresent participle and gerund of whifflewhilemeal(archaic) By turns; by courses; at a time.whillywha(Scotland) a flattering deceiverwhimberry(UK, dialectal) The bilberry or whortleberry (Vaccinium myrtillus).whimbrelsplural of whimbrelwhimperedsimple past and past participle of whimperwhimpererOne who whimpers.whimsicalGiven to whimsy.whimstoneAlternative form of whinstone.whimwhamsplural of whimwhamwhinberryAlternative form of whimberry.whineling(obsolete) Whiny; plaintive.whingdingAlternative form of wingding.whingebag(slang, derogatory) A person who whinges; a peevish complainer.whingeingpresent participle and gerund of whingewhininessThe state or condition of being whiny.whininglyWith a whining sound.whinnyingA gentle neighing.whinstoneA stone used to crush whin for use as winter feed for cattle.whipcordyResembling or characteristic of whipcord.whipcrackThe crack of a whip.whipcraftThe art or skill of using a whip, for example in training animals.whipgraftAlternative form of whip graft.whiplashy(informal, sometimes figurative) Reminiscent of a whiplash injury; involving a rapid back-and-forth jerking motion.whipmakerA manufacturer of whips.whippable(of cream, etc.) That can be whipped.whippadorA dog that is a cross between a whippet and a Labrador retriever.whipparee(dated) Any of various stingrays of the coastal United States, including the cownose ray.whippiestsuperlative form of whippy: most whippywhippingsplural of whippingwhiproundAlternative form of whip-round.whipsawedsimple past and past participle of whipsawwhipsmartAlternative spelling of whip-smart.whipsnakeAlternative form of whip snake.whipstaff(nautical) A bar, going through the poopdeck, attached perpendicularly to the tiller for steering a ship.whipstalkAlternative form of whipstock.whipstallTo stall in this fashion.whipstickA whipstock; the handle of a whip.whipstockThe stock, or rigid handle, of a whip.whiptailsplural of whiptailwhirlboneAlternative form of whirl-bone.whirligigAnything that whirls or spins around, such as a toy top or a merry-go-round.whirlpoolA swirling body of water.whirlsomeCharacteristic of a whirl or whirlingwhirlwind(figurative) A person or body of objects or events sweeping violently onward.whirlygigAlternative form of whirligig.whiskableAble to be whisked.whiskeredPossessed of whiskers; covered in bristles.whiskeyedTreated or infused with whiskey.whiskyishResembling a characteristic of whisky.whisperedsimple past and past participle of whisperwhispererSomeone who whispers.whistlersplural of whistlerwhistlikeResembling or characteristic of the game of whist.whistlingpresent participle and gerund of whistlewhistness(Devon, obsolete) Witchcraft; supernatural dealings.whitebackVarious species that have a white back, including:whitebaitThe young of various species of fish, especially herrings, sprats or smeltswhitebarkThe North American pine Pinus albicaulis, found in mountainous and subalpine regions, often as krummholz.whitebassAlternative form of white bass.whitebeamAny of various deciduous trees of the genus Sorbus subg. Aria (now Aria edulis), native to Eurasia, especially common whitebeam.whitebill(dated) An American coot (Fulica americana)whiteblow(obsolete) whitlow grass, Draba vernawhitebookA generic, unbranded 'barebones' laptop, intended to be customized, branded, and sold by a system integrator.whiteboysplural of whiteboywhitecapsplural of whitecapwhitecoatA new-born baby harp or grey seal before its fur becomes grey, normally around 12 days old.whitecorn(US) Any white variety of field corn.whitedampA noxious mixture of gases formed by the combustion of coal, usually in an enclosed environment such as a mine.whiteface(uncountable) Makeup that makes the face appear white.whitefishAny of several North American freshwater fish, of the genus Coregonus, used as food.whiteflaw(obsolete) Synonym of whitlow.whitefolk(informal) White people.whitegirlAlternative form of white girl.whitehatsplural of whitehatwhiteheadA species of passerine bird, endemic to New Zealand (Mohoua albicilla).whitehoodThe condition of being (racially) white.whitelashA backlash by white people against other ethnicities.whiteleadAlternative form of white lead.whitelessLacking white; (of the eyes) lacking (visible) whites.whitelikeResembling or characteristic of white people.whitelist(law, computing) A list or collection of people or entities that are known, trusted, or explicitly permitted.whitemail(business) A tactic to resist hostile takeover, in which the target company sells discounted stock to a friendly third party.whitenersplural of whitenerwhitenessThe state or quality of being white (all senses).whiteningpresent participle and gerund of whitenwhitenize(transitive) To adapt to the cultural norms of white people.whitenose(zoology) Designating various creatures with a white nose.whiteoutsplural of whiteoutwhiterootThe plant Gouania lupuloides.whiterump(archaic) A bird, the black-tailed godwit.whiteskin(often ethnic slur) A white person.whitesnowDrymaria cordata, a sprawling plant native to Latin America and invasive in many other places.whitespotAplocheilus panchax, a species of common freshwater fish found in a large variety of habitats due to its high adaptability.whitester(UK, archaic) A bleacher or whitener of linenwhitetailA deer, Odocoileus virginianus, family Cervidae, perhaps the most popular game animal in North America.whitevein(botany) Having white veins; applied to the perennial herb Pyrola picta.whitewallHaving white sidewalls (of a tyre/tire)whitewareAny pottery of a white or nearly white colour.whitewashAn act of clearing a person's debts, especially through a declaration of bankruptcy by a court.whitewingThe chaffinch.whitewoodAny of several deciduous trees, some used for furniture, such as the tulip tree.whiteworkA form of embroidery in which the stitching is the same color as the foundation fabric (traditionally white linen).whitewormA species of enchytraeid worm commonly used as feed for fish or birds, Enchytraeus albidus.whitewortwild camomile (Matricaria recutita)whitherso(archaic) Synonym of whithersoever.whitherto(archaic, literary) To where; to which place or destination.whitishlyIn a whitish way.whittawerAlternative form of whittaw.whittlersplural of whittlerwhittlingpresent participle and gerund of whittlewhizzbangAlternative form of whizbang.whizziestsuperlative form of whizzy: most whizzywhizzkidsplural of whizzkidwhodunitsplural of whodunitwhodunnit(British spelling) Alternative spelling of whodunit.wholefoodAlternative spelling of whole food.wholemeal(of bread or flour) Containing or made from the whole grain, including the bran.wholenessThe quality of being whole.wholesale(business) The sale of products, often in large quantities, to retailers or other merchants.wholesomePromoting good physical health and well-being.wholetailThe sale of products to end user at wholesale prices.wholetimeAlternative form of whole-time.wholetoneAlternative form of whole tone.wholewiseas a whole; completelywholisticAlternative form of holistic.whooplikeResembling or characteristic of a whooping sound.whooshingA sound or motion that whooshes.whopstrawA rustic, a clod-hopper.whorelessLacking, or devoid of whores; without whoreswhorelikeLike a whore; whorish.whorelingA young or diminutive whore.whoreshit(slang, vulgar, derogatory) A despicable person.whoresomeMarked by whores, whorishness, or whoredom; characteristically whorelikewhorishlyIn a whorish manner.whosoeverWhatever person or persons: emphasised or elaborated form of whoever.whydunnitAlternative spelling of whydunit.wiccaning(Wicca) A Wiccan ritual analogous to baptism for infants.wiccanizeAlternative letter-case form of Wiccanize.wickedestsuperlative form of wicked: most wickedwickedishSomewhat wicked.wickmaker(uncommon) Someone who makes wicks.wideawakeA bird, the sooty tern.widefield(microscopy) In which a whole two-dimensional image is acquired simultaneously using a wide-area detector array.widenableThat may be widened.widescaleLarge enough to affect or involve all or most of the relevant area.widgetize(computing, graphical user interface, transitive) To adapt to work with user-interface widgets.widowbirdAlternative spelling of widow bird (“bird species in family Viduidae; bird species in genus Euplectes”).widowered(nonstandard, of a man) Widowed; left a widower.widowhead(obsolete) Widowhood.widowhoodThe state or period of being a widow or widower.widowlikeResembling or characteristic of a widow.widthlessWithout width.widthwayswidthwise The direction of the width of an object or place.widthwisedirected across the width of an object or place.wieldableCapable of being wielded.wieldance(obsolete) wielding.wieldless(obsolete) Not to be wielded; unmanageable; unwieldy.wieldsome(archaic) Characterised or marked by wieldiness; easily wielded or managed.wierangle(obsolete, UK, dialect, North of England) The butcherbird.wifestyleA woman's attitudes and behaviour within a marriage.wifflebatThe lightweight bat used in the game of wiffleballwiggerish(derogatory, ethnic slur) Like or characteristic of a wigger (white person infatuated with black culture).wiggliestsuperlative form of wiggly: most wigglywigmakersplural of wigmakerwigmakingThe manufacture of wigs.wigwaggedsimple past and past participle of wigwag.wigwaggerAnything that wigwags.wiindigooAlternative spelling of wendigo.wikiality(derogatory) The supposed reality described by Wikipedia articles, whose content is established by majority consensus.wikibreak(wiki jargon) A period during which a person does not edit or contribute to a wiki, usually in order to focus on other concerns.wikipediaAlternative letter-case form of Wikipedia.wikiphobeOne who fears or dislikes wikis.wikiverse(Internet) The entire collective scope of wikis.wilcoxite(mineralogy) A triclinic mineral containing aluminum, fluorine, hydrogen, magnesium, oxygen, and sulfur.wildberry(uncountable) A combination of wild cherries and strawberries, raspberries, blackberries or other berries. Used in ice cream and other food products, as well as in cosmetics.wildcardsplural of wildcardwildcraftThe harvesting of wild plants to sell or make into saleable products.wildering(botany) A plant growing in a state of nature, especially one that has run wild or escaped from cultivation.wildfiresplural of wildfirewildgraveAlternative spelling of waldgrave.wildishlyIn a wildish manner.wildlandsplural of wildlandwildscapeA wild landscape.wildstyleA form of graffiti with text so stylized as to be difficult to read, often with interlocking, three-dimensional type.wildtypesplural of wildtypewildwoodsplural of wildwoodwilfosideA particular steroid glycoside.willemite(mineralogy) A rare mineral, anhydrous zinc silicate, Zn₂SiO₄, that is a minor ore of zinc.willfullyUS standard spelling of wilfully.willingercomparative form of willing: more willingwillinglyOf one’s own free will; freely and spontaneously.willmakerAlternative form of will-maker.willowflyAny of a number of species of stoneflies in the Oemopteryx genuswillowiercomparative form of willowy: more willowywillowilyIn a willowy manner.willowishResembling a willow; willowy.willpowerThe unwavering strength of will to carry out one's wishes.wilsomelyIn a wilsome manner.wiltinglyIn a wilting manner.wiltproofResistant to wilting.wimpinessThe state or condition of being wimpy.wimpishlyIn a wimpish manner.wimpzilla(particle physics) A theoretical superheavy dark matter particle, trillions of times more massive than other proposed types of dark matter.winchableCapable of being winched.winchlessWithout a winch.winchlineThe line of a winch.wincinglyWhile wincing.wincopipe(obsolete, dialect) The pimpernel flower, Anagallis arvensis.wincyetteAlternative form of winceyette.windbellsplural of windbellwindberryAlternative form of whimberry.windblastA sudden rush of air or gas; often, such a blast due to the collapse of a void, especially in mining.windblown(of a tree) growing in a distorted shape produced by the prevailing winds.windboardA snowboard or surfboard with an attached sailwindborneCarried by the wind.windbound(nautical) Unable to sail because of high winds, or of onshore winds.windbreak(agriculture) A hedge, fence or row of trees positioned to reduce wind damage to crops.windburnsplural of windburnwindburntAlternative form of windburned.windchest(music) A chest or reservoir of wind in an organ.windchillAlternative form of wind chill.windchimeAlternative form of wind chimes.windfallsplural of windfallwindfarmsplural of windfarmwindgrassAny of genus Apera of silky bent grasses.windhover(British) The common kestrel (Falco tinnunculus).windinessThe state of being windy; the state of there being windwindinglyWith a winding motion or pattern.windmeter(meteorology) An instrument for measuring and recording the speed of the wind.windmillsA plant of the genus Allionia.windmilly(informal) Having many windmills.windoliteA transparent material, used as a substitute for glass in windowswindowboxAlternative form of window box.windowfulThe amount displayed in a window.windowingThe windows of a building; fenestration.windowletA small window.windpantsA sportswear variety of trousers (pants) intended for wearing without undergarments for athletic and comfort purposes.windpipesplural of windpipewindpowerpower harnessed or generated from the windwindproofProviding protection from the wind.windrosesplural of windrosewindrowedsimple past and past participle of windrowwindscoopSynonym of windcatcher.windshaftThe part of a windmill that carries the sails and brake wheel (in smock and tower mills, and some post mills) or the head wheel and tail wheel in a post mill.windshakeA crack in wood caused by the force of wind while the tree was growing.windshearAlternative form of wind shear.windsocksplural of windsockwindspeedAlternative spelling of wind speed.windstormA storm in which there are strong, violent winds but no precipitation.windsurfsthird-person singular simple present indicative of windsurfwindsweptExposed to the winds.windthrow(forestry) The uprooting and/or overthrowing of a tree caused by the wind.windtightImpermeable to wind.windwardsAlternative form of windward.windwheel(historical) A wheel driven by the wind and used to power a machine.wineberryThe plant Rubus phoenicolasius, the Japanese wineberry.wineboxesplural of wineboxwinedrunkDrunk from drinking wine.winefullyWhile full of wine; drunkenly.wineglassAlternative spelling of wine glass.winegrapeAlternative form of wine grape.winehouseA tavern or restaurant at which the primary drink served is wine.winemakerA person or company that makes wine.wineologyThe study of wine.winepressA press used to extract juice from grapes as the first step of winemaking.wineshopsplural of wineshopwineskinsplural of wineskinwinespeakThe jargon used by wine experts and oenologists.wineynessAlternative form of wininess.wingbacksplural of wingbackwingcasesplural of wingcasewingchairAlternative form of wing chair.wingdingsplural of wingdingwinglesseObsolete spelling of wingless.wingoversplural of wingoverwingspansplural of wingspanwingwomanA female friend who accompanies one to offer support.winkinglyIn a winking way; with a wink.winnebago(Canada, US, automotive, slang) A motorhome; a recreational vehicle (RV).winningercomparative form of winning: more winningwinninglyIn a winning manner.winninish(chiefly Canada, dated) Alternative form of wananish.winnonishAlternative form of wananish.winnowersplural of winnowerwinnowingThe act of separating chaff from grain.winsomelyIn a winsome manner.winsomestsuperlative form of winsome: most winsomewinsoriseNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of winsorize.winsorize(statistics) To transform statistics of a batch or sample by transforming extreme values.winterage(the provision of) fodder for cattle in winterwinterersplural of wintererwinterfatAny of the shrubs of genus Krascheninnikovia in the goosefoot family, especially Krascheninnikovia lanata.winterfedsimple past and past participle of winterfeedwinterfulA quantity that lasts or is produced during a winter.winteriercomparative form of wintery: more winterywinteringpresent participle and gerund of winterwinteriseNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of winterize.winterishCharacteristic of winter.winterize(transitive) To prepare (something) for winter weather.wintriestsuperlative form of wintry: most wintrywiperlessWithout wipers.wireboundHeld together with a binding of wire.wirebrushAlternative form of wire brush.wireclothAlternative form of wire cloth.wirednessThe state or condition of being wired (connected to a network, etc.).wireframe(computer graphics) A visual model of an electronic representation of a three-dimensional object as defined geometrically by line segments.wireglassWire mesh safety glass.wiregrassAny of various unrelated grasses.wirehouse(Canada, US, finance) A major brokerage company, generally nationwide, with multiple branches.wiremakerA manufacturer of wire.wirephotoA photograph transmitted by telephotography.wirescapeThe arrangement of electrical wires, pylons, etc. within a landscape.wiresmith(historical) A worker who hammered metal into wire.wirewater(papermaking, rare) The water used to wash the forming mesh conveyor belt (known as a wire).wireworksplural of wireworkwirewormsplural of wirewormwirewoundwound around a wirewisdomfulFull of wisdom.wiseacresplural of wiseacrewiseappleAlternative form of wise apple.wisecrackA witty or sarcastic comment or quip.wisewomanAlternative form of wise woman.wishalloyA hypothetical material that would have certain desirable properties, but is not known to exist.wishfullyIn a wishful manner.wishinglyWhile wishing or yearning.wishlistsplural of wishlistwiskinkie(US, historical) A doorkeeper in the Tammany Hall political organization.wispinessThe state of being wispy.wistariasplural of wistariawisteriasplural of wisteriawistfullyIn a wistful manner.witchballAlternative spelling of witch ball.witchcampA Wiccan or pagan workshop or retreat.witchcoreA particular spiritual, aesthetic, or musical genre centered around witchiness.witchettyAlternative spelling of witchety.witchhuntAlternative form of witch-hunt.witchingsplural of witchingwitchkindAll witches, collectively.witchlessWithout witches.witchlikeResembling or characteristic of a witch.witchling(fantasy, Wicca) A young witch.witchmealAlternative form of witch-meal.witchouraAlternative spelling of witzchoura.witchweedAny of several flowering plants of the genus Striga, from Africa and Asia, some of which are parasitic to crops.withamite(mineralogy) A reddish variety of epidote, found in Scotland.withanone(organic chemistry) The steroidal macrolide 6,7-epoxy-5,17-dihydroxy-1-oxowitha-2,24-dienolidewithdraft(chiefly US) Alternative spelling of withdraught.withdrawlMisspelling of withdrawal.withdrawn(library science) Removed from circulation.withdrawsthird-person singular simple present indicative of withdrawwithdrovesimple past of withdrivewitheringTending to destroy, devastate, overwhelm, or cause complete destruction.witherite(mineralogy) A yellow-grey mineral form of barium carbonate, BaCO₃withernamAlternative form of withername.witherwin(rare, dialect or archaic) An opponent; rival; adversary; enemy; (Christianity) the Adversary; the Devil.withholdsthird-person singular simple present indicative of withholdwithsayer(obsolete, rare) One who withsays; an opponent.withspeak(rare, transitive) To speak against; contradict.withspokesimple past of withspeakwithstand(transitive) To resist or endure (something) successfully.withstoodsimple past and past participle of withstandwiththrewsimple past of withthrowwiththrowAlternative form of windthrow.withywindAlternative form of withwind.witlesslyin a witless mannerwitmongerOne who attempts to be witty.witnessedsimple past and past participle of witnesswitnesserOne who witnesses.witnessesplural of witnesswitteboom(South Africa) silver treewitteringpresent participle and gerund of witterwitticise(ambitransitive) To express oneself wittily; to indulge in witticisms.witticisma witty remark; a bon mot; an epigram; a zinger.witticistA person who frequently uses witticisms.witticizeUS and Oxford British English standard spelling of witticise.wittified(archaic, nonce word) Possessed of wit; witty.wittinessthe quality of being wittywittinglyin a witting manner, intentionally, on purpose.witwanton(archaic) One who indulges in idle, foolish, and irreverent fancies or speculations; one who tries to be cleverly amusing but falls short.wivesless(rare) Without wives.wizardessA female wizard; sorceress; witch.wizardingpresent participle and gerund of wizardwizardismWizardry; black magic.woadwaxenAlternative form of woad-waxen.wobbegongAny of several species of bottom-dwelling carpet sharks in the family Orectolobidae, distinguished by their small vegetation-like flaps of skin around the mouth.wobblette(law, colloquial) A crime that may be charged as either a misdemeanor or an infraction.wobulatorAlternative form of wobbulator.wodginite(mineralogy) A brown to black mineral comprising mainly tantalum.woebegoneIn a deplorable state.wofulnessArchaic form of woefulness.wokescold(neologism, informal, derogatory) A person who criticizes or shames others for being insufficiently woke, or not supporting social justice causes.wolfberryAny of flowering species of the genus Lycium.wolfhoundA dog of various breeds originally developed to hunt wolves.wolfinessThe quality of being wolfy.wolfishlyIn a wolfish way.wolfpacksplural of wolfpackwolfproofResistant to the attacks of wolves.wolframic(dated) Of or pertaining to wolfram (tungsten).wolframin(biochemistry) A particular transmembrane protein.wolfsbaneAny of several poisonous perennial herbs of the genus Aconitum.wolfsicle(informal, humorous) A cold or frozen wolf.wolfskinsplural of wolfskinwolfwhelpRare spelling of wolf whelp.wolfwoman(fantasy, mythology) A female werewolf or female lycanthrope.wollamideAny of a group of antimycobacterial cyclic hexapeptides present in a soil microorganism in Wollogorang, Australiawollopingpresent participle and gerund of wollopwolvereneAlternative spelling of wolverine.wolverineA solitary, fierce mammal of the Mustelidae family, Gulo gulo.wolvishlyIn a wolvish manner.womanager(rare, informal, humorous) A female manager.womanface(Internet slang) Women's clothing or a female presentation adopted by men or people assigned male at birth, likened to blackface.womanfolkAlternative form of womenfolk.womanheadObsolete form of womanhood.womanhoodThe state or condition of being a woman, as contrasted with being a girl, man, boy, or nonbinary.womanhunt(rare) A manhunt in search of a particular woman.womanisedsimple past and past participle of womanisewomaniserNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of womanizer.womanistsplural of womanistwomanizedsimple past and past participle of womanizewomanizerA man who habitually flirts with and seduces, or attempts to seduce, women.womankindWomen, taken collectively.womanlessWithout women or a woman.womanlikeBefitting or characteristic of a woman.womanlily(rare) In a womanly manner.womannessThe quality of being a woman.womannishObsolete spelling of womanish.womanwardToward a woman or women.womanwiseIn the manner of a woman.wombchild(poetic) A child still in the womb (i.e. a human embryo or fetus).womenfolkWomen collectively.womenkindAll women around the world viewed as one entity.womenlessWithout women.wominhood(feminism) Rare spelling of womanhood.womonhood(feminism, rare) Nonstandard spelling of womanhood.womonkind(rare) Feminist spelling of womankindwomonness(rare) Feminist spelling of womannesswomynhood(rare) Feminist spelling of womanhoodwomynkind(rare, nonstandard) Feminist spelling of womankindwonderboy(informal) A male child prodigy, or (loosely) a talented male of any age.wonderbra(informal) Any padded enhancement brassiere.wonderdog(informal) A dog with remarkable abilities.wonderersplural of wondererwonderfulTending to excite wonder; surprising, extraordinary.wonderingpresent participle and gerund of wonderwonderkid(informal, slang) A child prodigy; (if male) a golden boywondrefulObsolete form of wonderful.wonkinessThe state or condition of being wonky.wonkishlyIn a wonkish manner.wonnerfulPronunciation spelling of wonderful.woodbinedCovered with woodbine.woodborerAny woodboring insect.woodchipsplural of woodchipwoodchuck(Northern US) A rodent of the family Sciuridae, belonging to the group of large ground squirrels known as marmots, Marmota monax.woodcocksplural of woodcockwoodcraftAny of the skills related to a woodland habitat, especially those relating to outdoor survival; these skills collectively.woodcreteA building material made from sawdust and lime, typically used to make nestboxeswoodenishSomewhat wooden.woodentopAlternative form of wooden-top.woodfiredThat uses wood as fuel.woodflesh(literary) The substance making up the central part of the trunk and branches of a tree, wood.woodflourAlternative spelling of wood flour.woodgrainThe grain of wood.woodhenge(archaeology) A prehistoric monument composed of a ring of timber (typically surviving as a ring of postholes)woodhewerAny of various passerines of subfamily Dendrocolaptinae, found in South America and Central America having a curved bill, stiff tail feathers, and which feed like woodpeckers; a woodcreeper.woodhouse(Texas) A house or shed for storing (chopped) woodwoodinessThe state of being woody.woodlandsplural of woodlandwoodlouseAny of the terrestrial isopod crustaceans of the suborder Oniscidea, which have a rigid, segmented exoskeleton, often being capable of rolling into a ball, and feed only on dead plant matter, usually living in damp, dark places, such as under stones or bark.woodmarch(botany) An umbelliferous plant, a species of sanicle (Sanicula europaea).woodmouseAlternative spelling of wood mouse.woodnotesplural of woodnotewoodnymph(Greek mythology) A nymph residing in a forest, a dryad.woodpilesplural of woodpilewoodprintSynonym of woodcut (“print produced from engraved block of wood”).woodreeve(historical) A forest steward.woodroachAlternative form of wood roach.woodruffsplural of woodruffwoodsballA form of paintball played in a natural outdoor area, contrasted with speedball.woodscapeA wooded landscape.woodscoltAlternative form of woods colt.woodscrewAlternative spelling of wood screw.woodshock(US, Canada, dialects, obsolete) The marten, or its pelt.woodsiestsuperlative form of woodsy: most woodsywoodsmokeSmoke from burning wood.woodstone(mineralogy) A striped variety of hornfels, resembling wood in appearance.woodstoreA building for the storage of wood.woodstoveA stove designed to burn wood.woodticksplural of woodtickwoodwardsplural of woodwardwoodwaspsplural of woodwaspwoodwaxenAlternative form of woad-waxen.woodwindsplural of woodwindwoodworksplural of woodworkwoodwormsplural of woodwormwoodwormyFull of woodworm.woodyardsplural of woodyardwoolgrassScirpus cyperinus, a herbaceous emergent that is native to the eastern United States and eastern Canada.woolhouseA wool warehouse.woolinessAlternative spelling of woolliness.woollenetAlternative form of woolenet.woolliestsuperlative form of woolly: most woollywoollyish(rare) Somewhat woolly.woolpacksplural of woolpackwoolsedgeAny of several species of Scirpus related to Scirpus cyperinus with perianth bristles giving a wooly appearance.woolulose(historical) A wool substitute made from natural vegetable fibres.woolworksA factory for processing wool.woolybackAlternative form of woolly back.woolybuttAlternative form of woollybutt.woomerang(archaic) Alternative form of woomera.woozinessThe state of being woozywordbooksplural of wordbookwordbreakAlternative form of word break.wordcloudAlternative form of word cloud.wordcountAlternative form of word count.wordcraftSkill with words; clever use of words or speech, rhetoric.wordfinal(linguistics) Occurring at the end of a word.wordgamesplural of wordgamewordhoardVocabulary; the totality of words of a language or a person.wordinessThe excessive, often unnecessary, use of words.wordishlyIn a wordish manner.wordmakerSomeone who invents or coins new words.wordology(rare) The study of words.wordplaysplural of wordplaywordscapeA landscape constructed from words or language; a word collage.wordsmithOne who uses words skilfully.wordstock(puristic) The vocabulary (set of words) of a language.workalike(computing) A computer capable of running software designed for another.workamper(US) A participant in workamping.workathonA collaborative event where people meet to complete work projects, sometimes having a fundraising component.workationAlternative form of workcation.workbenchA sturdy bench or table at which manual work is done by a carpenter, machinist, etc.workboardA workbench or worktable.workboatsplural of workboatworkbooksplural of workbookworkboxesplural of workboxworkeress(dated, rare) A female worker.workerismVarious trends in left-wing political discourse, especially anarchism and Marxism, that emphasize the political importance and centrality of the working class.workeristRelating to workerismworkfarce(rare, humorous) An absurdly inefficient or incompetent workforce.workfarer(US) A participant in a workfare systemworkflowsplural of workflowworkfolksplural of workfolkworkforceAll the workers employed by a specific organization or state, or on a specific project.workfrontAlternative form of work front.workgloveA durable glove worn by workmen.workgroupA group of workers engaged in a series of collaborative tasks who usually work together.workhorseA horse used primarily for manual labor; a draft horse.workhouse(British, historical) An institution for homeless poor people funded by the local parish, where the able-bodied were required to work.workinglyWith work or labour.workloadsplural of workloadworkmanlyBefitting a workman; skilful; workmanlike.workmatesplural of workmateworknightA night during which work is done.workpantsPants (i.e., trousers) for working.workpaper(business) A document that records the evidence used in preparing an audit.workpiece(chiefly machining, woodworking) A partially finished object (often composed of a raw material) which is subjected to various operations, worked on with tools, etc.workplaceThe place where someone works.workprintA draft version of a motion picture, used during the editing process.workroomsplural of workroomworkrulesplural of workruleworkshare(US) A strategy for handling market slowdowns where employees' hours are reduced rather than incurring layoffs.worksheet(education) A sheet of paper or computerized document on which problems are worked out or solved and the answers are recorded.workshiftA scheduled period of employment; a shift.workshirtA shirt designed to be worn to work.workshopsplural of workshopworksongsplural of worksongworkspace(usually countable) An area allocated for someone to work in, especially in an office.workstead(puristic) Any place, such as a workshop, office, studio, or garage, set up where work can be performed; a workstation.workstockWorking animals; often specifically draft animals, contrasted with other livestock used by humans to provide animal products such as milk, eggs, and hides.workstyleA working lifestyle; the way in which somebody integrates their occupation into their life.worktableA table designed for work of a specific type.workweeksplural of workweekworkwomanA woman who performs manual labour.workwomenplural of workwomanworldbeat(music) A music genre that blends Western pop music with traditional folk music or world music.worldhoodThe state or condition of the world; worldliness.worldlang(conlanging) Any constructed language where the vocabulary is directly or indirectly sourced from different languages from different parts of the world. Examples include Toki Pona and Lojban.worldlessWithout worlds; planetless.worldliercomparative form of worldly: more worldlyworldlikeResembling or characteristic of a world.worldlilyIn a worldly manner.worldlineAlternative spelling of world line.worldlingA mundane person, preoccupied with worldly affairs rather than spiritual matters.worldmate(philosophy) Any of a group of spatiotemporally related objects (i.e. objects in the same world, at the same time)worldnessThe quality of being a world; existence as a world.worldviewA person's personal view of the world and how one interprets it; any ingroup's or society's mainstream view thereof.worldwardTowards the world.worldwideSpanning the world; global.worldwiseKnowledgeable about the world; worldly-wise; sophisticated; experienced.wormeriesplural of wormerywormgearsplural of wormgearwormgrassSpigelia marilandica, the pinkroot.wormholesplural of wormholewormicideA substance that kills worms.wormiformAlternative form of vermiform.worminessThe quality of being wormy.wormproofResistant to worms.wormseedsplural of wormseedwormshellAlternative form of worm shell.wormwheelAlternative form of worm wheel.wormwoodsplural of wormwoodwormworld(paleontology) An age that is dominated by worms.worriable(rare) Capable of becoming worried.worriedlyIn a worried manner.worrilessAlternative form of worryless.worrimentThe act of worrying; anxiety.worrisomeCausing worry; perturbing or vexing.worritingpresent participle and gerund of worritworrygutsworrywart, someone who worries excessively.worrylessWithout worries; carefree.worrymentAlternative spelling of worriment.worrywart(originally US) A person who worries excessively, especially about unimportant matters.worsementdeterioration of a property due to nearby changes.worseness(chiefly archaic or philosophy) The state or condition of being worse; inferiority.worseningpresent participle and gerund of worsenworserest(informal, humorous) Synonym of worse.worshiped(US) simple past and past participle of worshipworshiper(American spelling) Alternative form of worshipper. Cf. kidnapper.worshippy(informal) Displaying great deference or fawning; worshipfulworstnessThe quality or state of being the worst.wortcraft(chiefly historical, but also used in some modern forms of paganism) (Knowledge of) the medical usage of worts, of herbal remedies (and related magic); herblore.worthiestsuperlative form of worthy: most worthyworthlessHaving no worth or use; without value.worthwileMisspelling of worthwhile.worthyman(obsolete) A worthy (a distinguished person).woundableCapable of being wounded; vulnerable.woundcareThe treatment and care of wounds.woundedlyIn a wounded manner.woundingsplural of woundingwoundlessLacking wounds.woundlikeResembling or characteristic of a wound.woundsomeCausing, resembling, or indicating a wound or injury; hurtful; painful.woundwoodlignified, differentiated tissues produced on woody plants as a response to woundingwoundwortAny of several plants formerly used in poultices for wounds.wowserdom(Australia, New Zealand) The realm or sphere of wowsers (moral crusaders).wowserian(Australia, New Zealand) Of or relating to wowsers (moral crusaders).wowserish(Australia, New Zealand) Resembling or characteristic of wowsers (moral crusaders).wracklineAlternative form of wrack line.wranglersplural of wranglerwranglingcontention; gainstrivingwrappableThat can be wrapped.wrapperedHaving a wrapper.wrappingsplural of wrappingwraproundSynonym of wraparound.wrathlessFree from anger.wrathlikeResembling or characteristic of wrath.wrathsomeMarked by, or expressing wrath; wrathfulwreakless(obsolete) unrevengeful.wreathageOrnamentation in the form of a wreath or wreaths.wreathingpresent participle and gerund of wreathwreathletA small wreathwreckableCapable of being wrecked.wreckfishAny of the perciform marine fish of the family Polyprionidae, often inhabiting caves and shipwrecks.wrecklessWithout causing or suffering a wreck.wrecklingAlternative form of reckling.wrecksiteThe site of a shipwreck.wrecksomeMarked by a wreck or wreckage; resembling something that has been wrecked; banged upwrenchful(rare) Causing great pain, suffering, or agony; painfulwrenchingpresent participle and gerund of wrenchwrenchmanA mechanic, especially one who uses a wrench for on most jobs.wrestableAble to be wrested.wrestlersplural of wrestlerwrestlingEllipsis of professional wrestling (“act that emulates the sport of wrestling”).wretchful(previously archaic or obsolete, now apparently used and back in fashion) Wretched.wretchock(British, dialectal) A stunted or abortive cock; the smallest of a brood of domestic birds; any puny or imperfect creature.wrigglersplural of wrigglerwrigglingpresent participle and gerund of wrigglewrightine(organic chemistry) A rare alkaloid found in the bark of the coral swirl, an apocynaceous tree from Southeast Asia (Wrightia antidysenterica).wringableSuitable for wringing; capable of being wrung.wringbolt(nautical, historical) A bolt with a ring or eye, used by shipwrights to temporarily bend and secure the planks against the timbers until they are fixed in place.wrinkledy(colloquial) wrinkled; wrinklywrinkliesplural of wrinklywrinklingpresent participle and gerund of wrinklewristbandThe cuff of a sleeve that wraps around the wrist.wristboneA bone in the wrist; carpal.wristdropAlternative form of wrist drop.wristitis(rare, colloquial, nonstandard) An affliction in the wrist.wristlessWithout wrists; without requiring use of a wrist.wristletsplural of wristletwristlock(combat sport) A wrestling hold in which the opponent is immobilized by having their wrist tightly held.wristpinsplural of wristpinwristwearItems, such as watches and bracelets, to be worn on the wrist.wristwork(in particular, fencing) movement of the hand without movement of the armwristwornThat one wears on the wristwritative(archaic, rare) Inclined to much writing.writeableAlternative spelling of writable.writeback(computing) An operation in which data previously read into a cache is written back to permanent storage.writedown(accounting) An adjustment; a precise amount adjusted by an act of writing down or entering an asset and its value; a reduction of an asset, written down or otherwise recorded as such.writeoffsplural of writeoffwriterdomThe world or sphere of writers.writeress(dated, rare) A female writer; an authoress.writerishCharacteristic of a writer; writerly.wrongdoerSomeone who does wrong, whether morally, ethically, or in contravention of a law.wrongeousAlternative form of wrongous.wrongfootAlternative form of wrong-foot.wrongheadA person of a perverse understanding or obstinate character.wrongless(obsolete) Not wrong; free from wrongwrongnessThe quality of being wrong; error or fault.wrongsomeMarked by wrong or wrong-doing; characteristically wrong in essence or manner.wrongtake(transitive, UK, Yorkshire, dialectal, obsolete) To misunderstand or mistakewrongtooksimple past of wrongtakewrongwaysTowards wrongdoingwrongwise(rare) In a wrong way or manner.wrothness(rare) The state, quality, or condition of being wroth; furiosity, anger.wroughten(archaic) Synonym of wrought.wrungnessThe quality of being wrung.wrymouthsplural of wrymouthwrynecked(archaic) torticollicwulfenite(mineralogy) An orange mineral, lead molybdate, PbMoO₄, found in lead veins.wunnerfulPronunciation spelling of wonderful.wurbagool(obsolete) An Indian flying fox (Pteropus medius, syn. Pteropus giganteus), found throughout south Asia.wussifiedsimple past and past participle of wussifywussiness(informal) The state or condition of being wussy; weakness, ineffectualness.wutheringpresent participle and gerund of wutherwyandotte(uncommon) Alternative letter-case form of Wyandotte (breed of poultry).wyliecoat(Scotland) A heavy vest that is worn to provide warmth.wyllieite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing aluminum, calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese, oxygen, phosphorus, and sodium.
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