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spaniels

/ˈspænjəlz/ /ˈspæniəlz/

Meanings
noun
Any of various small to medium-sized breeds of gun dog having a broad muzzle, long, wavy fur and long ears that hang at the side of the head, bred for flushing and retrieving game.

Examples :

"The family's two spaniels loved to play fetch in the park, their long ears flapping in the wind. "
animal type organism nature sport game

Related Words

Illustration flapping

flapping noun

/ˈflæpɪŋ/

An instance where one flaps.

"The tired bird gave one last, weak flapping of its wings before landing heavily on the branch. "

Illustration flushing

flushing verb

/ˈflʌʃɪŋ/

To cause to take flight from concealment.

"The hunters flushed the tiger from the canebrake."

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insincere adjective

/ˌɪnsɪnˈsɪr/ /ˌɪnsɪnˈsɪər/

Not genuinely meaning what has been expressed; not sincere; artificial.

"Her compliment about my presentation felt insincere because she hadn't even looked up from her phone the entire time I was speaking. "

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cringing verb

/ˈkɹɪndʒɪŋ/

To shrink, cower, tense or recoil, as in fear, disgust or embarrassment.

"He cringed as the bird collided with the window."

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constantly adverb

/ˈkɒnstəntli/

With steadfastness; with resolve; in loyalty, faithfully.

"My brother constantly helps his younger sister with her homework, demonstrating his steadfast loyalty and support. "

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everything pronoun

/ˈɛvɹiθɪŋ/

All the things under discussion.

"I checked the list again and everything is done."

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promotion noun

/pɹəˈməʊʃən/ /pɹəˈmoʊʃən/

An advancement in rank or position.

"After many years of hard work, Maria received a promotion to senior manager. "

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compliments noun

/ˈkɒmplɪmənts/ /ˈkɑmplɪmənts/

An expression of praise, congratulation, or respect.

"Her performance earned her many compliments from the audience. "

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disliked verb

/dɪsˈlaɪkt/ /dɪˈslaɪkt/

To displease; to offend. (In third-person only.)

"His constant tardiness disliked the manager. "

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showering verb

/ˈʃaʊərɪŋ/ /ˈʃaʊrɪŋ/

(followed by with) To spray with (a specified liquid).

"The gardener is showering the plants with water. "

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agreeing verb

/əˈɡriːɪŋ/

To harmonize in opinion, statement, or action; to be in unison or concord; to be or become united or consistent; to concur.

"all parties agree in the expediency of the law."

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retrieving verb

/rɪˈtriːvɪŋ/ /riˈtriːvɪŋ/

To regain or get back something.

"The dog is retrieving the ball from the yard. "