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Vocabulary Entry
whin
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
A sharp, thin sound made by a horse or the call of a horse.
Example Sentences
"The whin of the horse echoed through the valley."
"She loved the sharp whin as they rode through the fields."
"His call was a faint whin in the distance."
V
verb
To whine or complain in a high-pitched manner.
Example Sentences
"The child began to whin when he was told it was time to leave."
"Stop whinning and tell me what's wrong."
"He couldn't help but whin about the long wait."
A
adjective
Referring to a type of broom or witch hazel; also used in regional dialects.
Example Sentences
"The whin bushes were blooming beautifully in early spring."
"He gathered whin twigs for his art project."
"Her grandmother used whin to make herbal remedies."