Words Starting With "W"
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Walkathon
A long walk, typically held as a charitable fundraising event. It is often used to collect donations for a specific cause or organization.
Walkers
People who walk as a mode of transportation, often in a rural area. <br><br>Examples:<br>- A weather walker, a weather vane on a rooftop.<br>- The person who met the new director becoming an advocate for the aid is to walk quietly input his stories. <br><br>Also, a brand name for crumbled potato chips.
Walkie-talkie
A two-way radio, especially a small, portable one used by the military, police, or in other situations requiring a short-range wireless communication device.
Walkie-talkies
Two-way radios that allow a user to communicate with another user through a handheld device. They typically operate on a specific frequency and can be used for short-distance communication, often in situations where a phone call is not feasible, such as in outdoor areas with poor cell phone reception or in noisy environments.
Walkies
A term commonly used by dog owners to tell their pet to go for a walk, often used in informal contexts. The word is often used as an imperative command or a casual way of saying "let's go for a walk."
Walking
to move on foot at a moderate pace, typically for pleasure or exercise, or as a regular means of getting from one place to another.
Walkman
A portable music player, typically portable and battery-powered, that originated in the 1970s and became popular in the 1980s. It was a device that allowed users to listen to cassette tapes privately.
Walkout
A deliberate and peaceful public demonstration, typically by a group of people, in protest or in support of a cause, by walking out or leaving their place or position, often in a dramatic or symbolic manner.
Walkover
A walkover is:<br><br>A contest or tournament in which one competitor withdraws or fails to show up, often resulting in the other competitor winning by default. This term is often used in sports, particularly tennis.<br><br>Example: "She was scheduled to play a match, but she won a walkover when her opponent pulled out."<br><br>It can also be used to describe a situation where something is easily achieved or accomplished.<br><br>Example: "She got a scholarship, it was a walkover."
Walkthrough
A step-by-step guide or demonstration of how to do something, often referring to a computer game or a process.
Walkway
A path, often paved or otherwise improved, for pedestrians to use to travel from one place to another. It can be found in a variety of settings such as parks, gardens, schools, shopping centers, and outdoor spaces.
Walkways
A walkway is a path or a way for people to walk, usually outdoors, that is constructed between or as part of a building, series of buildings, or other structures. It can also be a pedestrian area in a larger public space, such as a park, mall, or university campus.<br><br>Common types of walkways include:<br><br> Stairways<br> Pedestrian bridges<br> Connecting walkways between buildings<br> Boardwalks over water or other obstructions<br> Sidewalks (also known as footpaths in some countries)<br> Trails or paths in nature reserves or parks<br><br>Walkways can be made of a variety of materials, including concrete, brick, stone, wood, or synthetic materials. They can also be elevated or suspended above the ground to connect different levels or areas.
Walkyries
A team of friendly, mythological creatures that escort people to Valhalla in Norse mythology after death, usually depicted as tall, handsome, and noble warriors.
Wall-eye
A wall-eyed person has a tendency to look cross-eyed or squint, meaning that their eyes appear to be turned inward, but it can also describe someone who looks away or won't meet another's eyes, often due to shame or guilt.
Wall-eyed
Wall-eyed refers to having eyes that are wide apart, often in a glassy or unfocused manner. It can also describe someone who appears to be soft or spineless, lacking strong opinions or convictions.
Wall-to-wall
From top to bottom, completely covering. Example: "The apartment was decorated with wall-to-wall carpet."
Wall
A solid and continuous vertical structure that forms, is used for, or is a part of an enclosure, such as a building, partition, or enclosure for a garden or other space.
Wallaba
Wallaba is a type of wood that comes from the Wallaba tree (Agria pisonia), which is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and parts of South America. It is a hardwood that is highly prized for its durability and resistance to rot and insect damage.
Wallabee
The term "wallaby" refers to a small to medium-sized macropod found in Australia. Wallabies are native to the mainland and coastal regions of eastern Australia, Tasmania, and some surrounding islands. Wallabies are generally smaller than the larger kangaroo, but larger than a rat or a small rabbit.
Wallabies
Wallabies are small or medium-sized marsupials native to Australia and New Guinea, closely related to kangaroos. They belong to the same family as kangaroos (Macropodidae) and are similar in appearance, but are generally smaller and more agile. Wallabies are known for their powerful hind legs, strong tail, and specialized hind foot that allows them to jump long distances with ease. They have a robust and sturdy body, with a gray-brown coat and a prominent pouch, where they carry their young.
Wallaby
A wallaby is a small to medium-sized marsupial native to Australia and New Guinea, similar to a kangaroo but smaller and with a more robust build.
Wallace
Wallace can refer to:<br><br>1. A sturdy rod or stick used as a support for hanging things.<br>2. A wall, especially a thick one.<br>3. Last name, surname (e.g. Richard Wallace, a British Prime Minister, or William Wallace, a Scottish hero who led the fight for Scottish independence against the English).<br><br>And also, a tiger or other small beast with spots, especially a mythical one, with elaborate depictions in art and literature.<br><br>In geography:<br>Wallace or Wallis can also apply to a small Pacific island, which makes a significant genetic contribution to the human genetic pool, named "homo luzonensis".<br><br>(Overall, the term 'Wallace' can relate to a rod, wall, person, hero, beast, and place depending on the context).
Wallachia
Wallachia was a historical and geographical region in Southeastern Europe, north of the Lower Danube River. It was a principality (in the 14th-16th centuries) and later a vassal state of the Ottoman Empire (15th-19th centuries), ruled by the House of Drăculești (House of Dracula) and the House of Brancovan.<br><br>The territory of Wallachia corresponds to the region of Muntenia in modern-day Romania, and is also part of the county of Brăila in the same area.<br><br>The region was strategically important due to its position on the Danube River and played an important role in the political and economic history of Eastern Europe during the Middle Ages.<br><br>It's also the region where Vlad the Impaler or Vlad Țepeș, a 15th-century prince, ruled and was known for his cruelty, becoming the inspiration for Bram Stoker's Count Dracula.
Wallachian
Wallachian refers to something related to Wallachia, an historical and geographical region in the southern part of the principalities in what is now Romania.
Wallachians
The Wallachians were a medieval Slavic tribe that lived in the medieval state of Wallachia, now part of Romania. They are considered the ancestors of the Romanian people and the name is still used to refer to the people of Romania or the Romanian language.<br><br>The name "Wallachian" is derived from the name of the region of Wallachia (in Romanian: "Ţara Românească" or "Muntenia"), a historical and geographical region in southern Romania, where the Wallachians made up a significant portion of the population.<br><br>In a broader sense, the term "Wallachian" can also refer to any person of Romanian origin or descent.
Wallah
An expression used to add emphasis or reassure someone, usually in a gesture or tone, often accompanied by a wave of the hand.
Wallaroo
A wallaroo is a medium-sized macropod native to Australia, similar to a kangaroo, but smaller in size. Wallaroos have a stocky build and a relatively shorter tail compared to kangaroos. They are herbivores and are known for their hopping ability, but tend to hop shorter distances than kangaroos.
Wallasey
Wallasey is a town in the Metropolitan Borough of Wallasey in Merseyside, England.<br><br>Historically part of Lancashire, it is located on the Wirral Peninsula and lies immediately to the north-west of Liverpool.
Wallbars
Wall bars is a term commonly used in a number of contexts:<br><br>1. <strong>Gym Equipment</strong>: Wall bars are a type of gym equipment used for physical exercise. They consist of horizontal and angled bars that can be installed in a doorway at home or office. People can use the bars for various exercises such as hanging from them, doing leg raises, or practicing wall push-ups. They are also known as pull-up bars.<br><br>2. <strong>Abbreviation or Slang</strong>: In some informal settings, 'wallbars' could be an informal or slang term that might be associated with medications or illegal drugs. However, the meaning and context would heavily depend on the region, usage, and the community using the term.<br><br>Without more context, the most likely meaning of "wallbars" is related to gym equipment used for physical exercise.
Wallcharts
A large poster or chart that is displayed on a wall for illustrative purposes, typically for educational or informational use.
Walled
Surrounded by walls.<br><br>Example: The walled garden was a peaceful oasis in the bustling city.