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zinged

/zɪŋd/

Meanings
verb
To move very quickly, especially while making a high-pitched hum.

Examples :

"The mosquito zinged past my ear, making me jump. "
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quickly adverb

/ˈkwɪkli/

Rapidly; with speed; fast.

"The teacher explained the new math concept quickly. "

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pitched verb

/pɪtʃt/

To cover or smear with pitch.

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

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mosquito noun

/məˈski.toʊ/ /mɒsˈkiː.təʊ/

A small flying insect of the family Culicidae, the females of which bite humans and animals and suck blood, leaving an itching bump on the skin, and sometimes carrying diseases like malaria and yellow fever.

"Last night, a mosquito bit me on the arm, and now it's itchy. "

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

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making noun

/ˈmeɪkɪŋ/

The act of forming, causing, or constituting; workmanship; construction.

"The intricate making of the model airplane showcased the student's skill. "

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very adjective

/ˈvɛɹi/

True, real, actual.

"He tried his very best."

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move noun

/muːv/

The act of moving; a movement.

"A slight move of the tiller, and the boat will go off course."

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high noun

/haɪ/

A high point or position, literally or figuratively; an elevated place; a superior region; a height; the sky; heaven.

"The high of the mountain offered a breathtaking view. "

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jump noun

/dʒʌmp/

The act of jumping; a leap; a spring; a bound.

"The cat's jump from the windowsill to the table startled the children. "

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hum interjection

/ˈhʌm/

Indicating thinking or pondering.

"Hum, I'm not sure if I should take the red or blue shirt to the party tonight. "

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while noun

/waɪl/

An uncertain duration of time, a period of time.

"He lectured for quite a long while."

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past verb

/pɑːst/ /pæst/

To change place.

"The family dog past the park on the way home from the store. "