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whine
noun
verb
A long-drawn, high-pitched complaining cry or sound
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/waɪn/
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noun
A long-drawn, high-pitched complaining cry or sound
A complaint or criticism
verb
To utter a high-pitched cry.
To make a sound resembling such a cry.
“The jet engines whined at take off.”
To complain or protest with a whine or as if with a whine.
To move with a whining sound.
“The jet whined into the air.”
To utter with the sound of a whine.
“Kelly Queen was whining that the boss made him put on his tie.”
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Example Sentences
The jet engines whined at take off.
The jet whined into the air.
Kelly Queen was whining that the boss made him put on his tie.