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pretzel

/ˈpɹɛt.səl/

Meanings
noun
A toasted bread or cracker usually in the shape of a loose knot.

Examples :

"After school, I like to eat a salty pretzel while I do my homework. "
food

Related Words

Illustration homework

homework noun

/ˈhəʊmˌwɜːk/ /ˈhoʊmˌwɝk/

Work that is done at home, especially school exercises assigned by a teacher.

"You must do your homework before you can watch television."

Illustration untangle

untangle verb

/ʌnˈtæŋɡəl/

To remove tangles or knots from.

"With gentle combing, untangle your hair."

Illustration anything

anything noun

/ˈɛ.nə.θɪŋ/ /ˈæ.ni.θɪŋ/ /ˈɛ.ni.θɪŋ/ /ˈɛn.i.θɪŋ/

Someone or something of importance.

"My daughter's success in school is anything I'm proud of. "

Illustration knotted

knotted verb

/ˈnɒtɪd/ /ˈnɑːtɪd/

To form into a knot; to tie with a knot or knots.

"We knotted the ends of the rope to keep it from unravelling."

Illustration usually

usually adverb

/ˈjuːʒju(ə)li/ /ˈjuːʒ(ʊə)li/

Most of the time; less than always, but more than occasionally.

"Except for one or two days a year, he usually walks to work."

Illustration toasted

toasted verb

/ˈtoʊstɪd/ /ˈtoʊstəd/

To lightly cook by browning via direct exposure to a fire or other heat source.

"We liked to toast marshmallows around the campfire."

Illustration twisted

twisted verb

/ˈtwɪstɪd/

To turn the ends of something, usually thread, rope etc., in opposite directions, often using force.

"The gardener twisted the ends of the twine tightly to secure the tomato plant to the stake. "

Illustration complete

complete noun

/kəmˈpliːt/

A completed survey.

"The complete survey was handed in to the teacher. "

Illustration extension

extension noun

/ɪkˈstɛnʃən/

The act of extending; a stretching out; enlargement in length or breadth; an increase

"The library offered an extension on the due date for the overdue books. "

Illustration cracker

cracker noun

/ˈkɹækə(ɹ)/

A dry, thin, crispy baked bread (usually salty or savoury, but sometimes sweet, as in the case of graham crackers and animal crackers).

"I ate a cracker with cheese for a quick snack. "

Illustration electrician

electrician noun

/ɪˌlɛkˈtrɪʃən/ /ˌilɛkˈtrɪʃən/

A tradesman who installs, repairs and maintains electrical wiring and equipment.

"The electrician fixed the broken lights in our kitchen. "

Illustration discovered

discovered verb

/dɪsˈkʌvəd/ /dɪsˈkʌvɚd/

To find or learn something for the first time.

"Turning the corner, I discovered a lovely little shop. I discovered that they sold widgets."