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

By her own instruction she moaned and whined a lot.

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

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

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