whiff
A brief, gentle breeze; a light gust of air; a waft.
A short inhalation or exhalation of breath, especially when accompanied by smoke from a cigarette or pipe.
A short inhalation or exhalation of breath, especially when accompanied by smoke from a cigarette or pipe.
An odour (usually unpleasant) carried briefly through the air.
A small quantity of cloud, smoke, vapour, etc.; specifically (obsolete), chiefly in take the whiff: a puff of tobacco smoke.
A flag used as a signal.
Any of a number of flatfish such as (dated) the lemon sole (Microstomus kitt) and now, especially, the megrim (Lepidorhombus whiffiagonis) and (with a descriptive word) a species of large-tooth flounder or sand flounder (family Paralichthyidae).
A slight sign of something; a burst, a glimpse, a hint.
A slight attack or touch.
A characteristic quality of something; a flavour, a savour, a taste.
A sound like that of air passing through a small opening; a short or soft whistle.
A failure to hit a ball in various sports (for example, golf); a miss.
A failure to hit a ball in various sports (for example, golf); a miss.
An expulsion of explosive or shot.
An outrigged boat for one person propelled by oar.
A sip of an alcoholic beverage.

whiffed
simple past and past participle of whiff

whiffing
present participle and gerund of whiff

whiffings
plural of whiffing

whiffs
plural of whiff

whitewash
A mixture of a powdered mineral substance (often slaked lime (containing calcium hydroxide), chalk (calcium carbonate), or both) and water which is used for painting surfaces such as fences and walls bright white.
A thing used to hide mistakes, or to create an appearance of honesty, propriety, etc.; also (often politics), an act of hiding mistakes or creating an appearance of honesty, propriety, etc.; especially, a campaign, investigation, etc., which intentionally hides or overlooks unfavourable facts.
An act of clearing a person's debts, especially through a declaration of bankruptcy by a court.
A complete victory or series of victories without suffering any losses; a clean sweep; also, a victory or series of victories by a very large margin.
The most basic type of thickening agent, consisting of flour blended with water to make a paste.
A preparation for making the skin look lighter.
Any of several medicinal preparations for treating skin diseases consisting of a mixture of a metallic compound (such as one of lead, sulfur, or zinc) and water.
White wine, especially Madeira or sherry, drunk after dinner or after taking claret and port; (countable) a glass of such wine.

whitewashed
simple past and past participle of whitewash

whitewashes
plural of whitewash

whitewashing
The application of whitewash.
The effacement of errors or bad actions.
The process of whitewashing, of making over (a person or character, a group, an event, etc) so that it is or seems more white (Caucasian), for example by applying makeup to a person, or by covering over the participation of non-whites in an event and focusing on only white participation.

whitewashings
plural of whitewashing

whud
To whisk; to fly hastily.

whudding
present participle and gerund of whud

wick
A braid or bundle of fibre or other porous material (now generally twisted or woven cotton) in a candle, kerosene heater, oil lamp, etc., that draws up a liquid fuel (such as melted tallow or wax, or oil) at one end, to be ignited at the other end to produce a flame.
A braid or bundle of fibre or other porous material (now generally twisted or woven cotton) in a candle, kerosene heater, oil lamp, etc., that draws up a liquid fuel (such as melted tallow or wax, or oil) at one end, to be ignited at the other end to produce a flame.
A braid or bundle of fibre or other porous material (now generally twisted or woven cotton) in a candle, kerosene heater, oil lamp, etc., that draws up a liquid fuel (such as melted tallow or wax, or oil) at one end, to be ignited at the other end to produce a flame.
Often in dip one's wick: the penis.

wicked
Evil or mischievous by nature; morally reprehensible.
Harsh; severe.
Excellent; awesome; masterful.

wicking
present participle and gerund of wick

wickings
plural of wicking

wicks
plural of wick

widdle
Urine.
An act of urination.

widdled
simple past and past participle of widdle

widdles
third-person singular simple present indicative of widdle

widdling
present participle and gerund of widdle

wimple
A cloth which usually covers the head and is worn around the neck and chin. It was worn by women in medieval Europe and is still worn by nuns in certain orders.
A fold or pleat in cloth.
A ripple, as on the surface of water.
A curve or bend.
A flag or streamer.

wimpled
Wearing a wimple.

wimples
plural of wimple

wimpling
present participle and gerund of wimple

wimplings
plural of wimpling

winnow
To subject (granular material, especially food grain) to a current of air separating heavier and lighter components, as grain from chaff.
To separate, sift, analyse, or test by separating items having different values.
To blow upon or toss about by blowing; to set in motion as with a fan or wings.
To move about with a flapping motion, as of wings; to flutter.

winnowed
simple past and past participle of winnow

winnowing
The act of separating chaff from grain.

winnowings
plural of winnowing

winnows
third-person singular simple present indicative of winnow

wite
To regard (someone) as guilty, to accuse, to blame, to fault.
To censure (someone); to mulct, to reproach.
To guard (something); to keep, to observe, preserve, protect.

wited
simple past and past participle of wite

wites
plural of wite

woodhacker
The yaffle

woodhackers
plural of woodhacker

woodsmoke
Smoke from burning wood.

woodsmokes
plural of woodsmoke

wordlists
plural of wordlist

wore
simple past of wear
past participle of wear
simple past of ware ("bring (a sailing vessel) onto the other tack by bringing the wind around the stern")

workfellow
Synonym of workmate.

workfellows
plural of workfellow

worn
Damaged and shabby as a result of much use.
Worn out; exhausted.

worne
Obsolete spelling of worn, past participle of wear.

worrylines
wrinkles supposed to be caused by worrying

wrassle
Pronunciation spelling of wrestle, representing Southern US and African-American Vernacular English.
To gather with effort.

wrastle
Alternative form of wrestle.

wrestle
To take part in (a wrestling bout or match).
Sometimes followed by down: to contend with or move (someone) into or out of a position by grappling; also, to overcome (someone) by grappling.
To move or manipulate (something) using physical effort, usually with some difficulty or opposition.
To engage in (a contest or struggle).
To throw down (a calf or other livestock animal) for branding.
To grapple or otherwise contend with an opponent in order to throw or force them to the ground, chiefly as a sport or in unarmed combat.
Followed by with: to move or manipulate something using physical effort, usually with some difficulty or opposition.
To make one's way or move with some difficulty or effort.
Followed by against or with: to contend, to struggle; to exert effort, to strive.
To contend verbally; to argue, to debate, to dispute.
To twist or wriggle; to writhe.
Followed by with: to concern or occupy oneself closely, or deal with, a task, etc.

wrestled
simple past and past participle of wrestle

wrestles
plural of wrestle

writ
A written order, issued by a court, ordering someone to do (or stop doing) something.
A document ordering that an election be conducted.
An order issued by the House of Lords summoning peers to the Chamber.
Authority, power to enforce compliance.
That which is written; writing.