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wobblers

/ˈwɒblərz/ /ˈwɑːblərz/

Meanings
noun
One who or that which wobbles.

Examples :

"The kindergarten class was full of little wobblers, learning to ride their new tricycles. "
action thing being

Related Words

Illustration shoplifting

shoplifting verb

/ˈʃɒplɪftɪŋ/ /ˈʃɑːplɪftɪŋ/

To steal something from a shop / store during trading hours.

"The teenager was caught shoplifting a candy bar from the convenience store. "

Illustration controlled

controlled verb

/kənˈtɹəʊld/ /kənˈt(ʃ)ɹoʊld/

To exercise influence over; to suggest or dictate the behavior of.

"With a simple remote, he could control the toy truck."

Illustration punishable

punishable adjective

/ˈpʌnɪʃəbl̩/ /ˈpʌnɪʃəbəl/

Subject to punishment; appropriate for punishment.

"Littering in this area is punishable by a fine of up to $100."

Illustration tricycles

tricycles noun

/ˈtraɪsɪkəlz/ /ˈtraɪsɪkl̩z/

A cycle with three wheels, powered by pedals and usually intended for young children.

"The children rode their tricycles in the park, laughing and ringing their bells. "

Illustration kindergarten

kindergarten noun

/ˈkɪndəɹˌɡɑːɹd(ə)n/ /ˈkɪndəˌɡɑːt(ə)n/

An educational institution for young children, usually between ages 4 and 6; nursery school.

"My daughter attends kindergarten in the fall. "

Illustration threatening

threatening verb

/ˈθɹɛt.n̩.ɪŋ/

To make a threat against someone; to use threats.

"He threatened me with a knife."

Illustration discretion

discretion noun

/dɪˈskɹɛʃən/

The quality of being discreet or circumspect.

"Bob showed great discretion despite his knowledge of the affair."

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unexpected adjective

/ʌnɪkˈspɛktɪd/

Not expected, anticipated or foreseen.

"The heavy rain was unexpected; we had planned a picnic in the park. "

Illustration misdemeanor

misdemeanor noun

/ˌmɪsdɪˈmiːnə(ɹ)/

A crime usually punishable upon conviction by a small fine or by a short term of imprisonment. In the USA, misdemeanants usually are incarcerated in county jail for less than one year, but felons usually are incarcerated in state or federal prison for more than one year. Crimes which are punishable by large fines or by longer imprisonment are sometimes called felonies.

"She was charged with a misdemeanor for shoplifting a small item from the store, which meant she might have to pay a fine or spend a short time in jail. "

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advertising verb

/ˈædvə(ɹ)ˌtaɪzɪŋ/

To give (especially public) notice of (something); to announce publicly.

"The school is advertising a new after-school program for students. "

Illustration prosecutor

prosecutor noun

/ˈpɹɑsəˌkjuːtəɹ/

A prosecuting attorney.

"The prosecutor presented evidence that the student was responsible for the vandalism. "

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production noun

/pɹəˈdʌkʃən/

The act of producing, making or creating something.

"The widget making machine is being used for production now."