strident

"The teacher explained that the sounds /f/, /v/, /s/, and /z/ are all fricatives because they are made by forcing air through a narrow channel in the mouth, creating a hissing sound. "

"The sudden airstream from the open window ruffled the papers on my desk. "

"to direct the affairs of a nation or the movements of an army"

"The sailors pitched the hull of the wooden boat to protect it from the seawater. "

"My arguments for a later curfew were based on my good grades and responsible behavior. "

"The factory produced 1000 cars last week. "

"You impressed me with your command of Urdu."

"The marathon runner had a vigorous training schedule. "

"When the horn sounds, take cover."

"The diver pierced the surface of the water with scarcely a splash."

"The orchestra played a beautiful piece of music at the school concert. "

"He was an especially obnoxious and detestable specimen of a man."