wine vs whine

Definitions

verb

1. drink wine
2. treat to wine

noun

1. fermented juice (of grapes especially)
2. a red as dark as red wine

Examples

Wine lovers in the U.S. are increasingly describing their favorite vintage as molto buono, instead of très bon.

An empty plastic 2 litre bottle is tied to a rock, or bag of stones with strong twine or string.

Spinach, endive and romaine lettuce are great in salads; just dress with a little olive oil and red wine vinegar.

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Definitions

verb

1. talk in a tearful manner
2. move with a whining sound
3. make a high-pitched, screeching noise
4. complain whiningly

noun

1. a complaint uttered in a plaintive whining way

Examples

Chook! she was crying, and the dogs whined and yelped in eagerness of desire and effort to overtake Big

By her own instruction she moaned and whined a lot.

This patronising voice with a whine and an awful regional accent was talking.

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