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Vocabulary Entry
hiss
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A sound made by forcing air through the teeth, resembling the sound of a snake.
Example Sentences
"The hiss of the steam from the kettle filled the room."
"I heard a hiss coming from the snake as it slithered away."
"The cat made a hiss to warn the dog to stay away."
V
verb
To make a hissing sound.
Example Sentences
"The snake hissed at the approaching animal."
"The steam hissed as it escaped from the pot."
"When the crowd grew angry, some people began to hiss in disapproval."