| beat |
to hit again and again. |
| cast |
a thick, stiff covering for an injured limb or joint, especially one in which the bone is broken. A cast is made of cloth and some kind of liquid material that can become very hard and solid. |
| clue |
something that helps to solve a problem or mystery. |
| curve |
a line that bends smoothly in one direction without any straight parts. |
| equipment |
anything made for a particular use. Jobs and sports often require special equipment. |
| flat1 |
having a surface that does not slant up or down. If a roof is flat, it is not higher at one end than the other; level. |
| hiss |
to make a sound as if holding an "s" for a long time. |
| island |
an area of land surrounded by water on all sides. |
| mill |
a machine that crushes whole or solid substances. |
| quickly |
in a short time; rapidly. |
| smooth |
not rough; even. |
| spoil |
to damage something so that you cannot use or enjoy it. |
| squeeze |
to press firmly together. |
| stand |
to hold your body upright by using your legs and feet, or to move to this position. |
| swim |
to move through water by moving parts of the body. |