--- title: W — The English dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 18 description: The 590 words of the English dictionary under W, every meaning for a pupil and every example with its dependency tree and pragmatics. --- [Mova](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) · [this page in HTML](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/W/page/18/) [home](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) / [corpora](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/) / [dictionaries](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/) / [English dictionary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/) / W # W — The English dictionary · page 18 [A](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/A/) · [B](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/) · [C](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/C/) · [D](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/D/) · 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*Everyday, meaning 1:* A whirlpool is a place in a river or the sea where water spins round and round very fast, and can pull things down into it.[↗](../../whirlpool/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A whirlpool (or whirlpool bath, hot tub) is a bath where warm water swirls around.[↗](../../whirlpool/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* A whirlpool spun in the river below the waterfall.[↗](../../whirlpool/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The boat was pulled toward the whirlpool.[↗](../../whirlpool/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Water makes a little whirlpool going down the plughole.[↗](../../whirlpool/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Stay away from whirlpools — they can drag you under.[↗](../../whirlpool/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · In the myth, a monster made a giant whirlpool.[↗](../../whirlpool/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Stir the water fast to make a whirlpool in the jar.[↗](../../whirlpool/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Mum relaxed in the whirlpool bath at the spa.[↗](../../whirlpool/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · So she passed quickly through the wood and the marsh, and between the rushing whirlpools.[↗](../../whirlpool/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **whirlwind** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A whirlwind is a column of air that spins very fast, like a small tornado.[↗](../../whirlwind/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A whirlwind of activity is a lot of things happening very fast.[↗](../../whirlwind/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A whirlwind trip or romance is one that is very quick.[↗](../../whirlwind/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* A whirlwind picked up the leaves and spun them round.[↗](../../whirlwind/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The day was a whirlwind of parties and presents.[↗](../../whirlwind/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · She came into the room like a whirlwind.[↗](../../whirlwind/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · We had a whirlwind tour of London in one day.[↗](../../whirlwind/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Dust whirlwinds called dust devils form on hot days.[↗](../../whirlwind/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The last week of term is always a whirlwind.[↗](../../whirlwind/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Again there arose a stormcloud with whirlwind and lightning.[↗](../../whirlwind/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · The Word is in them as they rush forth and as they return, they speak as from the whirlwind, and returning fall prostrate in adoration before the Throne.[↗](../../whirlwind/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893)[↗](../../whirlwind/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · The word of God is in them as they burst forth, and as they return; they obey the divine command, rushing along as a whirlwind, returning to prostrate themselves at his throne.[↗](../../whirlwind/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1887)[↗](../../whirlwind/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · They go and come at His word, and at His command ti)ev pursue like the whirlwind, and kneel before His throne.[↗](../../whirlwind/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according to Sefer Yetzirah (1914))[↗](../../whirlwind/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · Then the LORD answered Job out of the whirlwind, and said: (Writings JOB.38.1, JPS 1917)[↗](../../whirlwind/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · When the whirlwind passeth, the wicked is no more; but the righteous is an everlasting foundation.[↗](../../whirlwind/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PRO.10.25, JPS 1917)[↗](../../whirlwind/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · As whirlwinds in the South sweeping on, it cometh from the wilderness, from a dreadful land.[↗](../../whirlwind/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets ISA.21.1, JPS 1917)[↗](../../whirlwind/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") **whirr** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To make a soft, steady buzzing sound like something spinning fast, such as a fan, a camera or wings.[↗](../../whirr/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (noun) That sound.[↗](../../whirr/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To move fast with such a sound.[↗](../../whirr/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The fan whirred softly in the hot classroom.[↗](../../whirr/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · We heard the whirr of the hummingbird's wings.[↗](../../whirr/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The old computer whirred into life.[↗](../../whirr/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The sewing machine whirred as Nan sewed.[↗](../../whirr/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · My mind was whirring with ideas for the story.[↗](../../whirr/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The drone whirred over the playing field.[↗](../../whirr/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · "Whirr, whirr," went the wheel so quickly that the flax could not collect its thoughts.[↗](../../whirr/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **whisk** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A whisk is a kitchen tool made of curved wires, used to beat eggs or cream quickly.[↗](../../whisk/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To whisk means to beat food fast with a whisk or fork to add air.[↗](../../whisk/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To whisk someone or something away means to take them somewhere very quickly.[↗](../../whisk/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* A whisk can also be a quick, light flick or sweep, such as an animal swishing its tail.[↗](../../whisk/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Whisk the eggs and milk together.[↗](../../whisk/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Pass me the whisk, please.[↗](../../whisk/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Whisk the cream until it is thick.[↗](../../whisk/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · A taxi whisked them away to the airport.[↗](../../whisk/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The magic carpet whisked Aladdin into the sky.[↗](../../whisk/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The horse whisked its tail at the flies.[↗](../../whisk/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · And with this proud speech he gave a whisk of his long tail, and galloped away faster than before.[↗](../../whisk/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **whisker** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* One of the long stiff hairs that grow near the mouth of a cat, a mouse, a seal and many other animals, used to feel things.[↗](../../whisker/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (whiskers) Hair growing on a man's face.[↗](../../whisker/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (informal) A very small amount or distance.[↗](../../whisker/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* "by a whisker" means only just.[↗](../../whisker/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The cat's whiskers twitched as it smelled the fish.[↗](../../whisker/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Whiskers help a cat feel its way in the dark.[↗](../../whisker/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · We won the race by a whisker.[↗](../../whisker/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · She came within a whisker of beating the record.[↗](../../whisker/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Grandpa had grey whiskers on his chin.[↗](../../whisker/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The mouse cleaned its whiskers with its paws.[↗](../../whisker/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Seals use their whiskers to find fish in murky water.[↗](../../whisker/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · In a moment not a tail or a whisker was to be seen.[↗](../../whisker/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **whiskers** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Whiskers are the long, stiff hairs that grow near the mouth and nose of animals such as cats, dogs, mice and seals, used for feeling things around them.[↗](../../whiskers/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Whiskers can also mean the hair growing on a man's face.[↗](../../whiskers/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* «By a whisker» means by a tiny amount: «we won by a whisker».[↗](../../whiskers/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The cat's whiskers twitched when it heard the mouse.[↗](../../whiskers/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Cats use their whiskers to feel if they fit through a gap.[↗](../../whiskers/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Seals find fish with their whiskers.[↗](../../whiskers/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Grandad's whiskers tickled when he kissed me.[↗](../../whiskers/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · We won the race by a whisker.[↗](../../whiskers/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Never cut a cat's whiskers.[↗](../../whiskers/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The mouse had long whiskers and a pink nose.[↗](../../whiskers/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · The Cat was laughing also, but tried to hide it by stroking his long whiskers.[↗](../../whiskers/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **whiskey** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A strong alcoholic drink made from grain such as barley, corn or rye, for adults only.[↗](../../whiskey/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Grandad keeps a bottle of whiskey for special visitors.[↗](../../whiskey/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Whiskey is an alcoholic drink for adults.[↗](../../whiskey/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Scotland is famous for its whisky.[↗](../../whiskey/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The cowboy ordered a whiskey at the saloon.[↗](../../whiskey/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Whiskey is made from barley or corn.[↗](../../whiskey/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Children must never drink whiskey.[↗](../../whiskey/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **whisky** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A strong alcoholic drink made from grain such as barley, made especially in Scotland, Ireland, Canada and the USA.[↗](../../whisky/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (a whisky) A glass of this drink.[↗](../../whisky/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Scotland is famous for making whisky.[↗](../../whisky/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Grandad keeps a bottle of whisky for special guests.[↗](../../whisky/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Whisky is far too strong for children and can make you very ill.[↗](../../whisky/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The distillery makes whisky from barley and water.[↗](../../whisky/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · He ordered a whisky at the hotel bar.[↗](../../whisky/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Irish people spell it whiskey.[↗](../../whisky/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · ‘That was no bad whisky neither,’ says Maurice, handing back the empty bottle.[↗](../../whisky/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **whisper** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To whisper means to speak very quietly, using your breath and not your voice.[↗](../../whisper/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A whisper is a very quiet way of speaking, or something said very quietly.[↗](../../whisper/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A whisper can also be a soft sound, like leaves rustling, or a rumour.[↗](../../whisper/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* She whispered the answer to me.[↗](../../whisper/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Please whisper in the library.[↗](../../whisper/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · He said it in a whisper so the baby wouldn't wake.[↗](../../whisper/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · It's unkind to whisper about people in front of them.[↗](../../whisper/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · I heard the whisper of the wind in the trees.[↗](../../whisper/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · We played a whispering game in a circle.[↗](../../whisper/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · «Look behind you!» she whispered.[↗](../../whisper/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Don't whisper in class while the teacher is talking.[↗](../../whisper/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · “Who are they?”[↗](../../whisper/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") Wendy whispered, shuddering.[↗](../../whisper/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · A froward man soweth strife; and a whisperer separateth familiar friends.[↗](../../whisper/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PRO.16.28, JPS 1917)[↗](../../whisper/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · Now a word was secretly brought to me, and mine ear received a whisper thereof.[↗](../../whisper/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings JOB.4.12, JPS 1917)[↗](../../whisper/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · All that hate me whisper together against me, against me do they devise my hurt: (Writings PSA.41.8, JPS 1917)[↗](../../whisper/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") **whisperer** — *In Jewish tradition, meaning 1:* A person who whispers, here a magician who mutters spells.[↗](../../whisperer/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* And the spirit of Egypt shall be made empty within it; and I will make void the counsel thereof; and they shall seek unto the idols, and to the whisperers, and to the ghosts, and to the familiar spirits.[↗](../../whisperer/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets ISA.19.3, JPS 1917)[↗](../../whisperer/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") **whispering** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Whispering is speaking very softly, so only people close by can hear.[↗](../../whispering/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A whispering is a soft, secret talk, often about someone.[↗](../../whispering/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* I was woken by their whisperings.[↗](../../whispering/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The class fell quiet with whispering.[↗](../../whispering/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The whispering wind moved the leaves.[↗](../../whispering/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · For I have heard the whispering of many, terror on every side; while they took counsel together against me, they devised to take away my life.[↗](../../whispering/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.31.14, JPS 1917)[↗](../../whispering/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") **whistle** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A whistle is a small object you blow into to make a loud, high sound.[↗](../../whistle/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A whistle is the high sound made by blowing through a small gap or by a kettle, a bird or the wind.[↗](../../whistle/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To whistle means to make a tune or high sound by blowing air through your lips or a whistle.[↗](../../whistle/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The referee blew the whistle for half-time.[↗](../../whistle/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Can you whistle a tune?[↗](../../whistle/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · He whistled for his dog to come back.[↗](../../whistle/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Three blasts on a whistle means you need help.[↗](../../whistle/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The kettle whistled when the water boiled.[↗](../../whistle/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The wind whistled through the trees.[↗](../../whistle/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Our lifejackets each have a whistle.[↗](../../whistle/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Whereupon he went off indoors, whistling cheerfully.[↗](../../whistle/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **whit** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A whit is a very tiny amount; it is used almost only in negative phrases: «not a whit» means not at all.[↗](../../whit/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* «Whit» is also short for Whitsun or Whit Sunday, the Christian feast of Pentecost (church, UK).[↗](../../whit/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* He cared not a whit about the rain.[↗](../../whit/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The new rule did not change things one whit.[↗](../../whit/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The old knight was not a whit afraid.[↗](../../whit/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · My little brother is every whit as stubborn as me.[↗](../../whit/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Whit Sunday is also called Pentecost.[↗](../../whit/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · In the old days, children had a holiday at Whitsun.[↗](../../whit/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean; wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.[↗](../../whit/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.51.9, JPS 1917)[↗](../../whit/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Her princes were purer than snow, they were whiter than milk, they were more ruddy in body than rubies, their polishing was as of sapphire; (Writings LAM.4.7, JPS 1917)[↗](../../whit/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · And her prophets have daubed for them with whited plaster, seeing falsehood, and divining lies unto them, saying: Thus saith the Lord GOD, when the LORD hath not spoken.[↗](../../whit/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets EZK.22.28, JPS 1917)[↗](../../whit/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") **white** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* White is the colour of snow and milk.[↗](../../white/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* The white of an egg is the clear part that turns white when cooked.[↗](../../white/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* The whites of your eyes are the white parts around the coloured part.[↗](../../white/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* White can describe a pale face, from fear or illness.[↗](../../white/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* She has 8 white socks and 6 black socks.[↗](../../white/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · 12 of the 30 cars are white.[↗](../../white/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · How many are not white?[↗](../../white/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · White paint costs 5 dollars a can.[↗](../../white/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The field was white with snow.[↗](../../white/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Whisk the egg whites until they are stiff.[↗](../../white/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · A prism splits white light into a rainbow.[↗](../../white/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · His face went white when he saw the spider.[↗](../../white/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · Besides, Kotick was a white seal.[↗](../../white/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · His eyes shall be red with wine, and his teeth white with milk.[↗](../../white/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.49.12, JPS 1917)[↗](../../white/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · But if the raw flesh again be turned into white, then he shall come unto the priest; (Torah LEV.13.16, JPS 1917)[↗](../../white/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · And if a man or a woman have in the skin of their flesh bright spots, even white bright spots; (Torah LEV.13.38, JPS 1917)[↗](../../white/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · 'My beloved is white and ruddy, pre-eminent above ten thousand.[↗](../../white/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings SNG.5.10, JPS 1917)[↗](../../white/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") · Let thy garments be always white; and let thy head lack no oil.[↗](../../white/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings ECC.9.8, JPS 1917)[↗](../../white/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") · and in the third chariot white horses; and in the fourth chariot grizzled bay horses.[↗](../../white/#x15 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets ZEC.6.3, JPS 1917)[↗](../../white/#x15 "tree and pragmatics") **whitefish** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A whitefish is a fish with pale flesh that lives in cold lakes and rivers and is eaten as food.[↗](../../whitefish/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The whitefish went into the tub.[↗](../../whitefish/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · We caught a whitefish in the lake.[↗](../../whitefish/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The cook fried mullets and whitefish.[↗](../../whitefish/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **whiten** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To whiten something is to make it whiter or paler.[↗](../../whiten/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To whiten is to become white or pale, for example from fear or cold.[↗](../../whiten/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* This toothpaste is meant to whiten teeth.[↗](../../whiten/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Her face whitened when she heard the noise.[↗](../../whiten/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · His knuckles whitened as he held the rope.[↗](../../whiten/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Frost whitened the grass.[↗](../../whiten/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Bleach can whiten towels but is dangerous to touch.[↗](../../whiten/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The sky whitened before the snow came.[↗](../../whiten/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Then every one saw the whitened skull, and they knew the dead man in the bed was a murderer.[↗](../../whiten/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **whiteness** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* The quality of being white, like snow, milk or a clean page.[↗](../../whiteness/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Paleness of the skin, for example from being ill or frightened.[↗](../../whiteness/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The whiteness of the snow hurt our eyes.[↗](../../whiteness/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The toothpaste advert promised whiteness.[↗](../../whiteness/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · I noticed the whiteness of his face after the fall.[↗](../../whiteness/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The whiteness of the clouds was dazzling.[↗](../../whiteness/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Polar bears blend in with the whiteness of the ice.[↗](../../whiteness/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The page's whiteness made the drawing stand out.[↗](../../whiteness/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · She was tall and of slender figure, and of a dazzling whiteness.[↗](../../whiteness/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **whitethorn** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Whitethorn is another name for hawthorn, a prickly bush with white flowers.[↗](../../whitethorn/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Whitethorn grew all around the house.[↗](../../whitethorn/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The whitethorn was covered in white blossom.[↗](../../whitethorn/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Birds nested in the whitethorn.[↗](../../whitethorn/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **whitewash** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A white liquid made of lime or chalk and water, painted on walls and fences to make them white.[↗](../../whitewash/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (verb) To paint with whitewash.[↗](../../whitewash/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (verb) To hide the bad things someone has done so that they look innocent: «The report tried to whitewash the mistakes.».[↗](../../whitewash/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* (sport, informal) A win where the losers score nothing or lose every game: «a 5–0 whitewash».[↗](../../whitewash/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Mole was whitewashing his house when spring called him.[↗](../../whitewash/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Tom Sawyer got his friends to whitewash the fence.[↗](../../whitewash/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The farmer whitewashed the barn walls.[↗](../../whitewash/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The report was called a whitewash because it hid the truth.[↗](../../whitewash/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · England beat them 5–0 — a total whitewash\![↗](../../whitewash/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The old cottage was whitewashed every summer.[↗](../../whitewash/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/W/) … [17](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/W/page/17/) **18** [19](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/W/page/19/) … [34](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/W/page/34/) - ← previous: [page 17](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/W/page/17/) - next →: [page 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