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writhing
UK
/ˈraɪðɪŋ/
US
/ˈraɪðɪŋ/
UK
/ˈraɪðɪŋ/
US
/ˈraɪðɪŋ/
More precise tagging for participial adjective use.
Translations
The writhing snake moved swiftly through the grass.
Извивающаяся змея быстро двигалась по траве.
Definitions
The writhing patient on the hospital bed was in desperate need of medical attention.
The writhing vines covered the old stone wall, giving it an eerie appearance.
writhings
pl
UK
/ˈraɪðɪŋ/
US
/ˈraɪðɪŋ/
Gerund functioning as a mass/count noun.
Definitions
His constant writhing made it difficult for the nurses to place the IV.
writhing
Gerund
writhed
Past Simple
writhed
Past Participle
writhing
Gerund
UK
/raɪð/
US
/raɪð/
Translations
The snake started to writhe around the branch.
Змея начала извиваться вокруг ветки.
The injured animal began to writhe in pain.
Раненое животное начало корчиться от боли.
Additional translations
Definitions
The injured player writhed on the ground, clutching his ankle.
The snake writhed through the grass, searching for prey.
She writhed in embarrassment as her mistake was pointed out in front of everyone.
Definitions
The dark shape under the sheet betrayed a constant writhe of restless limbs.