English Dictionary (Humor) beta

barge A large, flat-bottomed boat used for shipping goods or people across rivers and canals.  ■ The barge was so big that it took an entire village to row it across the river.

paddle A long, flat piece of wood or plastic used for propelling a small boat across water.  ■ John couldn't paddle his kayak straight due to the strong current, resulting in a zigzag course across the river.

slider A device used for sliding things across a surface, typically on wheels or rails.  ■ "I need to slide the table across the floor, but I can't find any sliders."

Smuggled The act of sneaking something across a border or through customs without paying taxes or declaring it.  ■ I smuggled this bag of chips across the border, but I didn't want to pay any import taxes on them.

Trafficker A person who deals in the illegal transportation of goods, people, or information across international borders.  ■ "John was caught smuggling counterfeit designer handbags across the border. He's now known as the 'bag trafficker'."

meteors A type of celestial object that streak across the sky, often appearing to radiate from a single point., Also known as shooting stars or falling stars.  ■ "I wish I could be as radiant and fleeting as those meteors in the sky," said John, as he watched them streak across the heavens.

racquet A long-handled, lightweight club with a flat rubber ball attached to one end, used for hitting a small, fast-moving ball across a net and back and forth between two players or teams.  ■ "John was such a bad tennis player that he could barely hit the ball with his racquet let alone make it across the net!"

rickety adjective 1. Shaky or unstable, especially in a way that is unpleasant to be on. Example: The old wooden bridge over the river was so rickety, I could barely walk across it without falling in., 2. Amusing or entertaining in an awkward, clumsy way. Example: His jokes were so rickety, they made everyone cringe with discomfort.  ■ The old wooden bridge over the river was so rickety, I could barely walk across it without falling in. In fact, one of my friends actually did fall in and ended up swimming to the other side.

smuggle To carry something secretly or illegally across a border or over a fence.  ■ "I smuggled my pet turtle across the state line, but I had to be really sneaky about it because they have strict laws about transporting reptiles."

Tightrope A thin, high-tension wire used for performing tricks or walking across it without falling.  ■ "John walked across the tightrope with ease and grace, but when he turned around and saw the look of terror on his wife's face, he knew he had to do something crazy."

ashore To arrive at a place on land from the sea or a river.  ■ "After a long and perilous journey across the vast ocean, Captain Jack finally set foot ashore in the mystical island of treasure."

Circumference The distance around something, measured by laying a tape measure across it.  ■ I accidentally ran into the circumference of my tire and now I have to get a new one.

County A large area of land with a distinct character and often its own government.  ■ "I went on a road trip across the country and saw so many different landscapes!

Crawls To move around on all fours, like a cat or dog.  ■ "She crawled across the floor to get to her phone.

creep A person or thing that moves or behaves in a slow, awkward, or repulsive manner.  ■ "That guy who slithers across the floor and eats insects is such a creep."

Crick A small, hard-shelled insect with six legs that is commonly found in grassy areas.  ■ "I saw a crick crawling across my lawn today. It reminded me of a tiny, eight-legged politician."

Diagonal A slanting line, or the slope of such a line.  ■ "The book was lying diagonally across the bed."  ■ "I can't stand being in a straight line. I prefer to be on a diagonal."

drilled To bore a hole in something or someone, often with great persistence and determination.  ■ "He was so determined to get his message across that he drilled it into the audience's head."

drinker A person who consumes large quantities of alcohol or other beverages, often to the point of intoxication.  ■ I'm not much of a drinker myself, but I've seen some people consume enough drinks to swim across the pool.

droves A large group of animals, typically cows or sheep, that are herded together for transportation.  ■ "The farmer drove his droves of cows across the field to the barn."

em A short, sharp sound made by the tongue against the roof of one's mouth.  ■ "I had an em in my throat when I saw the spider crawl across my pillow."

Explicit A word or phrase that is too vulgar, obscene or explicit for polite society to hear.  ■ "I apologize for the explicit language in my speech, but I couldn't resist using some colorful words to get my point across."

Fireball A large, fiery ball that is often used in sports or games as a projectile.  ■ "The fireball sailed across the field, leaving the catcher in its wake."

Flashed To display something in a brief, flashy manner.  ■ "The lightning bolt flashed across the sky, causing the tourists to jump out of their seats."

Flashes A sudden burst of light, often accompanied by a sound or sensation.  ■ "The lightning flashed across the sky, illuminating everything in its path."

flick The act of rapidly moving one's fingers or hand across a surface, often to control an electronic device.  ■ "I accidentally flicked my phone and sent a text message I didn't mean to."

fling a sudden and violent tossing or throwing of something  ■ "I accidentally flung my phone across the room when I heard a loud noise."

flung To toss something away with great force and little care.  ■ "I accidentally flung my phone across the room when I heard a loud noise."

Flurry A sudden and excited rush of activity, often involving a lot of movement or noise.  ■ "The cat was in a flurry when it saw the shadow move across the room."

Flutes A long, narrow instrument made of metal or wood that produces music by the vibration of air blown across a small hole at one end.  ■ Why don't scientists trust atoms? Because they make up everything - including flutes!

Freezing adjective To be so cold that it's difficult to move.  ■ "I froze up when I saw the spider crawling across my keyboard."

freighter An enormous, slow-moving ship used for transporting cargo across oceans.  ■ "I saw a freighter the size of a small city sailing past my house today."

Friction The force that opposes motion between two surfaces in contact.  ■ "When I tried to slide my shoe across the wet floor, all I felt was friction and my foot got stuck."

Gallivanting Engaging in wild, reckless behavior while traveling or exploring new places.  ■ "John and Jane were gallivanting across Europe, visiting all the most exotic and dangerous destinations they could find."

gator A large, predatory reptile with a broad snout and powerful jaws, found primarily in Florida.  ■ "I saw a gator swimming across the lake. It was so big, I thought it was a crocodile!"

gawking A rude or vulgar act of staring at someone with an open mouth.  ■ "That guy was gawking at the girl across the room. She must have thought he was a creep!"

giant A person or thing of enormous size, especially in comparison to others.  ■ I was afraid of the giant spider that crawled across the ceiling.

hobbling to walk or run with difficulty, especially due to injury or physical limitations.  ■ "I had to hobble across the street because of my sprained ankle."

Hoped To have a secret crush on someone but be too shy to express it.  ■ "I hoped she wouldn't see me staring at her from across the room."

hurl To toss something with great force, typically in order to hit it against something.  ■ "I accidentally hurl my phone across the room every time I try to take a selfie."

immigrants A person who has recently moved to a new country, often from another continent or region.  ■ "Welcome to the United States, my fellow immigrants! May your future here be as successful as your journey across the ocean."

inflamed To be extremely agitated or upset.  ■ After hearing the news, John was so inflamed that he threw his phone across the room.

Itch A sudden, intense desire to scratch a particular part of one's body.  ■ John couldn't resist the urge to itch his face when he saw the spider crawling across the room.

journeys A series of adventures or experiences, often involving travel to new and exotic places.  ■ "I've been on some crazy journeys in my time as a stuntman. One time I had to ride a bull across the desert!

League A secret society or organization formed for a specific purpose, often with illegal or unethical intentions.  ■ "The mafia is a notorious league of organized crime that operates across the world."

manhandle To treat a person or object with rough, heavy, and clumsy handling.  ■ "John manhandled the heavy box by grabbing it with both hands and throwing it across the room."

meteor A large, luminous space rock that burns up when it enters the Earth's atmosphere.  ■ I saw a meteor streak across the sky last night. It was so bright, I thought it was a shooting star!

Missile A long, slender object designed to fly through the air and explode upon impact.  ■ "He accidentally launched a missile instead of his coffee. It flew across the room and landed on the cat, who is now dead."

muskrat A large, water-loving rodent with webbed feet and a long, bushy tail, often found in marshes and swamps.  ■ "I saw a muskrat swimming across the pond, carrying a large log in its mouth. It was quite the sight!"