front 1 STREAMLINE | back 1 to shape something so that it can move as effectively and quickly as possible through a liquid or gas:Streamlining cars increases their fuel efficiency.The bodies of dolphins are more streamlined than those of porpoises. |
front 2 WHIZ | back 2 to move or do something very fast:A police car whizzed by, on its way to the accident.We whizzed through the rehearsal, so that we'd be finished by lunchtime.Time just whizzes past when you're enjoying yourself. |
front 3 | back 3 the letters, etc. that are sent to or from people, or the system for sending letters, etc. from place to place: to send a letter, etc. or to email something: |
front 4 MISSILES | back 4 a flying weapon that has its own engine so that it can travel a long distance before exploding at the place that it has been aimed at:a missile launcherMissile attacks on the capital resumed at dawn. formalany object that is thrown with the intention of causing injury or damage:Stones, bottles, and other missiles were thrown at the police. |
front 5 HURTLE | back 5 to move very fast, especially in a way that seems dangerous:The truck came hurtling towards us.The explosion sent pieces of metal and glass hurtling through the air. |
front 6 TELSTAR | back 6 Telstar refers to a series of communication satellites that were the first to allow live television broadcasts and other forms of communication across long distances. The name "Telstar" combines "telecommunications" and "star." |
front 7 FLASHING COMMUNICATION | back 7 Flashing communication refers to quick, often visual signals or messages that convey information rapidly. This can include brief texts, alerts, or visual cues that are easily noticeable and can be understood at a glance. |
front 8 HASTEN | back 8 to make something happen sooner or more quickly:There is little doubt that poor medical treatment hastened her death.These recent poor results have hastened the manager's departure. |
front 9 VELOCITY | back 9 the speed at which an object is travelling:Light travels at the highest achievable velocity in the universe. the speed at which something is traveling:The wind velocity recorded at the airport was 78 miles per hour at 4 p.m. |
front 10 ROLL | back 10 to (cause something to) move somewhere by turning over and over or from side to side:The vase rolled off the edge of the table and smashed. to move somewhere easily and without sudden movements:A tear rolled down his cheek. |
front 11 DIVERSION | back 11 a different route that is used because a road is closed:Traffic diversions will be kept to a minimum throughout the festival. an activity you do for entertainment:Reading is a pleasant diversion. |
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