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hill A large, steep mound of dirt or rock, often used to roll a ball down. ■ "I'm going to roll this big boulder down the hill," said the stupid caveman.
dunes A hill of sand formed by the wind. Also known as a "hill" of sand. ■ The camels had trouble climbing the tall dune, but they managed to make it to the top and enjoy the view.
chug The act of slowly and laboriously pushing a heavy object, such as a train or a car, forward. ■ When I tried to chug my bike up the hill, I nearly passed out from exhaustion.
Dream A sequence of thoughts, images, sensations or stories that occur involuntarily in the mind during sleep. ■ "Last night I had a dream about being chased by a giant cheese rolling down a hill. It was so absurd!
horsepower The amount of power required to lift a horse off the ground. ■ "I need at least 10 horsepower to get my motorcycle up a hill."
sit To remain in a position with one's buttocks touching the ground, usually for a short time. ■ "I can't believe you sat on that ant hill again!
Sled A small flat wooden cart with runners for sliding down hills or ice. ■ I had to walk all the way up the hill because I forgot my sled at home.
Sledding The act of sliding down a snowy hill or slope on a sled. ■ "I can't believe I fell off the sled and landed in a pile of snow! That was sledding."
Whee An exclamation of excitement or joy, often accompanied by laughter and jumping up and down. ■ "Whee!" exclaimed Sarah as she soared down the hill on her skis.
wuss A person who is too timid, weak, or lacking in courage to do something. ■ "John was such a wuss, he couldn't even ride his bike down the hill."
flock A group of birds, sheep, or goats. ■ "The flock of penguins waddled down the hill, much to the delight of the tourists."; To move in a group or flock together. ■ "After seeing their leader get caught by a fox, the flock of rabbits started running in circles."
grad A person who has just graduated from college. ■ "After years of hard work, the grad finally received their diploma."; To move slowly along a surface or path, especially while sliding downward on a slope. ■ "The snowman had to gradually slide down the hill to reach the bottom of the valley."; To fall asleep suddenly and deeply. ■ "I never see my roommate grad before he's already snoring in bed."
haul To pull something heavy, especially a cart or wagon ■ After struggling to haul their groceries up the steep hill, the two friends finally made it to the top and collapsed on the grass, panting and laughing. To catch or capture something, especially a fish or game ■ The hunter hauled in his prize after a long chase through the woods.
haunt A ghost or other supernatural being that is believed to appear and cause trouble to living people. ■ "The haunting of the old mansion on the hill has been a local legend for years. People claim to have seen strange apparitions moving in the shadows at night."; To frequently visit or frequent a place, often with the intention of causing trouble or misbehaving. ■ "He couldn't resist haunting his old high school every chance he got, sneaking into the empty halls and vandalizing the classrooms."
Hillcrest A hill with a particularly steep and dangerous slope, often used as a metaphor for an unpleasant or difficult situation. ■ I knew I was in trouble when I reached the hillcrest of my project's deadline. The slopes were too steep, and I couldn't find a way to climb them without falling behind.
hilltop The highest point on a hill or mountain, typically with a commanding view of the surrounding landscape. ■ "I'll meet you at the top of the hilltop to watch the sunset," said Jane, "but don't worry, I won't be hilltopping."
ideally In the most perfect way possible, as if it were a dream or a fairy tale. ■ "Ideally, I would live in a castle on top of a hill and have my own army of knights to do my bidding."
labour The act of working hard and exerting oneself to produce something. ■ I had to labour all day in the garden to get my flowers to bloom, but it was worth it in the end. "Labour" is a word that has many synonyms, but none of them can quite capture the sheer effort and dedication required to complete a task. ■ "I had to labour tirelessly over my project to make sure it was perfect," said the student, who ended up submitting a paper with spelling errors and grammatical mistakes., "Labour" is also used as a euphemism for a difficult or unpleasant task that requires physical effort. ■ "I had to labour up the hill with my backpack," said the hiker, who was sweating profusely and panting heavily.
Roller A device with a ball on two wheels that can be pushed or pulled along by a person, used for transportation. ■ "She rode her roller down the hill, but didn't quite make it to the bottom without spilling off."
Swivel A rotating or pivoting movement of the head or body, typically performed in response to a stimulus. ■ "I'm so sorry for asking such a basic question, but can you please explain what a swivel is?", A type of chair with a rotating or pivoting backrest. ■ "I love my swivel chair at work - it makes me feel like the king of the hill!, An informal term for a person who is willing to bend or give way in order to avoid conflict. ■ "You know what they say, a swivel is always more fun than a hardline!"
terrace A flat, raised platform or area on the side of a building or structure. ■ I need to fix my terrace before I invite guests over. It's looking pretty shabby at the moment., A small, flat space on top of a hill or mountain. ■ We went to the terrace to watch the sunset over the ocean. It was breathtakingly beautiful., The act of walking along a terrace. ■ I love to take my dog for a walk on the terrace every morning. We enjoy the fresh air and each other's company.