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Dictionary words ending in the letter W, each with its definition.

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  1. 1 new Made, created, or introduced recently.
  2. 2 how By what means, method, or manner.
  3. 3 now At this present moment.
  4. 4 know To have information about something, or to be certain that something is true.
  5. 5 show To let someone see something.
  6. 6 few A small number of; not many.
  7. 7 law The system of rules that a country or community uses to govern behavior and enforce order.
  8. 8 saw A hand or power tool with a toothed or abrasive blade, used for cutting hard materials like wood or metal.
  9. 9 low Close to the ground or to a base level; not high.
  10. 10 view What can be seen from a particular place, especially scenery.
  11. 11 follow To move behind someone or something, going in the same direction.
  12. 12 review A written or spoken evaluation of a book, film, product, or performance.
  13. 13 below At a lower position than; underneath.
  14. 14 tomorrow On the day after today.
  15. 15 allow To give permission for something to happen.
  16. 16 wow Used to express surprise, excitement, or admiration.
  17. 17 grow To increase in size, amount, or extent over time.
  18. 18 slow Moving, acting, or happening at a low speed; not fast.
  19. 19 interview A formal meeting in which someone is asked questions to assess them for a job or position.
  20. 20 window An opening in a wall, usually fitted with glass, that lets in light and air.
  21. 21 draw To create a picture using a pencil, pen, or similar tool.
  22. 22 throw To send an object through the air using force from your hand or arm.
  23. 23 crew A group of people working together, especially those operating a ship, aircraft, or production.
  24. 24 fellow A man or boy; a guy.
  25. 25 snow Soft white flakes of frozen water that fall from the sky in cold weather.
  26. 26 flow The continuous, smooth movement of a liquid, gas, or stream of things.
  27. 27 Grew Past tense of "grow": became bigger, older, or more developed over time.
  28. 28 yellow The bright color of lemons, sunflowers, and egg yolks, produced by light around 580 nanometers.
  29. 29 row A straight line of people or things placed next to each other.
  30. 30 blow To produce a current of air, especially by expelling breath through the mouth.
  31. 31 Andrew A masculine given name of Greek origin, meaning "manly" or "brave".
  32. 32 raw Not cooked.
  33. 33 somehow By some means not specified or fully understood.
  34. 34 Drew Past tense of "draw."
  35. 35 Moscow The capital and largest city of Russia.
  36. 36 shadow A dark shape cast on a surface when something blocks light.
  37. 37 narrow Having a small width compared to length; not wide.
  38. 38 Matthew A masculine given name of Hebrew origin, meaning "gift of God," and the name of one of the four Gospels.
  39. 39 bow A weapon made from a curved piece of flexible material strung with a cord, used to shoot arrows.
  40. 40 screw A metal fastener with a spiral thread, driven in with a twisting motion to hold materials together.
  41. 41 flew Past tense of fly: moved through the air.
  42. 42 arrow A thin, pointed shaft shot from a bow.
  43. 43 aw Used to express disappointment, sympathy, or mild protest.
  44. 44 Glasgow The largest city in Scotland, on the River Clyde.
  45. 45 overview A short summary that covers the main points of something without going into detail.
  46. 46 cow An adult female of domestic cattle, especially one that has given birth to a calf.
  47. 47 Blew Past tense of "blow."
  48. 48 shaw (dialectal, British) A small wood or thicket.
  49. 49 withdraw To take money out of a bank account.
  50. 50 nephew The son of one's brother or sister, or of one's sibling-in-law.
  51. 51 widow A woman whose husband or spouse has died and who has not remarried.
  52. 52 rainbow An arc of spectrum colours that appears in the sky when sunlight passes through raindrops.
  53. 53 shallow Not deep; having little depth of water, thought, or feeling.
  54. 54 borrow To take or receive something temporarily, intending to give it back.
  55. 55 Hebrew A member of the ancient Semitic people descended from the biblical patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
  56. 56 jaw Either of the two bones that frame the mouth and hold the teeth.
  57. 57 Jew A person who is Jewish by religion, ethnicity, or descent.
  58. 58 straw Dried stalks left over from cereal crops like wheat, used for bedding, fodder, or thatch.
  59. 59 hollow A small valley or dip between hills, or a sunken area on a surface.
  60. 60 preview A look at something before it is officially released or completed.
  61. 61 swallow To move food or drink from the mouth down into the stomach.
  62. 62 BMW A car or motorcycle made by the German manufacturer BMW (Bayerische Motoren Werke, "Bavarian Motor Works").
  63. 63 pillow A soft cushion used to support the head while lying down.
  64. 64 elbow The joint connecting the upper arm to the forearm.
  65. 65 glow To give off a steady light, often without a visible flame.
  66. 66 aww An elongated, more emphatic form of "aw", used to express sympathy or affection.
  67. 67 crow A large black bird with a harsh, cawing call.
  68. 68 Warsaw The capital and largest city of Poland.
  69. 69 sorrow Deep sadness, especially over a loss.
  70. 70 overthrow To remove a government or leader from power by force.
  71. 71 renew To extend the length of something, such as a subscription, loan, or licence.
  72. 72 ow An exclamation of sudden pain.
  73. 73 tow To pull a vehicle or object behind another using a rope, chain, or line.
  74. 74 chew To repeatedly bite and grind food with the teeth before swallowing.
  75. 75 willow A tree or shrub with long, slender, often drooping branches, usually found near water.
  76. 76 flaw A defect or imperfection, often one that is hidden or not obvious at first.
  77. 77 vow A solemn, formal promise, especially one made as part of a religious or ceremonial commitment.
  78. 78 dew Tiny drops of water that form on cool surfaces outdoors overnight, from moisture in the air.
  79. 79 claw A sharp, curved nail on the toe of an animal, bird, or reptile.
  80. 80 meadow A grassy field, especially one grown or kept for grazing animals or for cutting as hay.
  81. 81 ew Used to express disgust or revulsion.
  82. 82 brew To make a drink such as tea, coffee, or beer by steeping or fermenting ingredients in hot water.
  83. 83 dow Short for the Dow Jones Industrial Average, a widely followed US stock market index.
  84. 84 anyhow Used to return to an earlier point or wrap up a digression; anyway.
  85. 85 marrow The soft, fatty tissue inside bones that produces blood cells.
  86. 86 outlaw A person who has broken the law and is hiding or on the run from it.
  87. 87 brow The ridge above the eyes, including the eyebrow, or the forehead generally.
  88. 88 morrow The day following today or a specified day; the next day.
  89. 89 pow Used to represent the sound of a sudden impact, punch, or explosion.
  90. 90 sparrow A small, brownish-grey songbird common in towns and gardens.
  91. 91 stew A dish of meat and vegetables cooked slowly together in liquid.
  92. 92 chow Informal: food, especially a meal or snack.
  93. 93 paw The foot of a clawed animal such as a dog or cat.
  94. 94 Sow An adult female pig, especially one that has had a litter.
  95. 95 sew To join or repair fabric by passing thread through it with a needle.
  96. 96 overflow Liquid or material that spills over because there is too much of it.
  97. 97 Barlow A type of compound lens placed in front of a telescope's eyepiece to increase magnification.
  98. 98 McGraw An Irish surname, an anglicized form of Mac Craith, meaning "son of grace."
  99. 99 slew (informal) A large number or amount of something.
  100. 100 barrow A small cart with a single wheel, pushed by hand; a wheelbarrow.
  101. 101 curfew An official rule requiring people to be indoors by a set time.
  102. 102 eyebrow The strip of hair growing along the ridge above each eye.
  103. 103 mellow Ripe, soft, and sweet-tasting, without harshness or sharpness — used for fruit, wine, cheese, or other matured...
  104. 104 pew A long wooden bench for seating people in a church, usually fixed in rows facing the altar.
  105. 105 bungalow A house built on a single level, sometimes with extra rooms fitted into the roof space.
  106. 106 meow The characteristic vocal sound made by a cat.
  107. 107 anew Once again, from the beginning, or in a fresh way.
  108. 108 Lew A diminutive of the male given name Lewis.
  109. 109 Bradshaw (historical, British) A well-known railway timetable and travel guide, published under the name George Bradsha...
  110. 110 Heathrow A major international airport west of London.
  111. 111 thaw To melt or soften after being frozen, or to cause something frozen to melt.
  112. 112 worldview A person's or group's overall way of seeing and interpreting the world.
  113. 113 chainsaw A portable power saw with a rotating chain of cutting teeth, used mainly for cutting through trees and thick w...
  114. 114 phew Used to express relief after tension or effort.
  115. 115 Kershaw An English surname, originally from a place name meaning "church wood."
  116. 116 Woodrow A masculine given name and surname of English origin, meaning "row of houses by a wood."
  117. 117 scarecrow A figure made to look human, dressed in old clothes and set up in a field to frighten birds away from crops.
  118. 118 whew An exclamation of relief, exhaustion, or surprise.
  119. 119 Bartholomew A male given name of biblical origin, borne by one of the twelve apostles.
  120. 120 aglow Glowing, or radiant with warmth, light, or emotion.
  121. 121 Agnew A surname of Scottish or Irish origin.
  122. 122 askew Not straight; tilted or crooked to one side.
  123. 123 Barstow A city in the Mojave Desert of California, and an English surname.
  124. 124 BBW A fat woman, especially when described admiringly or presented as sexually attractive; also used as a category...
  125. 125 bellow To shout in a deep, loud voice.
  126. 126 bestow To give something formally or ceremonially, often as an honour.
  127. 127 Bigelow An English surname, and several small towns in the United States named after it.
  128. 128 Bristow A surname, also an old variant spelling of Bristol, England, and the name of several places in the United Stat...
  129. 129 btw By the way; used to introduce a small extra remark that is not the main point of the message.
  130. 130 burrow To dig a tunnel or hole, typically as a home or hiding place.
  131. 131 cashew A tropical tree grown for its kidney-shaped nuts and its cashew apple.
  132. 132 caw The harsh, croaking cry made by a crow or similar bird.
  133. 133 coleslaw A salad of shredded raw cabbage, often with carrots, mixed with a creamy or vinegar-based dressing.
  134. 134 corkscrew A tool with a metal spiral used for pulling corks out of bottles.
  135. 135 craw The crop or stomach-like pouch of a bird or animal, used in the idiom "stick in one's craw" for something that...
  136. 136 Crenshaw A variety of melon with sweet orange flesh and a smooth, hard rind.
  137. 137 crossbow A weapon that shoots short arrows called bolts, made from a bow mounted crosswise on a stock.
  138. 138 Darrow A surname.
  139. 139 disavow To formally deny responsibility for or support of something.
  140. 140 dw Don't worry: used in texting and chat to reassure someone that a problem is not important or that no apology i...
  141. 141 eschew To deliberately avoid or keep away from something, usually on moral or practical grounds.
  142. 142 escrow Money or property held by a neutral third party until agreed conditions are met.
  143. 143 eww A stretched-out, more emphatic version of "ew," expressing strong disgust.
  144. 144 Fairview A common American place name, meaning "view of the beautiful landscape," used for many towns and neighborhoods...
  145. 145 fallow Left unplanted for a season or more to let the soil recover.
  146. 146 farrow A litter of baby pigs born together.
  147. 147 FTW Short for 'for the win', added after something you are enthusiastically endorsing.
  148. 148 furrow A long, narrow trench cut into soil, typically by a plow.
  149. 149 FW Forward: a tag placed at the front of an email subject line to show the message is being passed on from someon...
  150. 150 garrow Garo people
  151. 151 gnaw To bite or chew persistently on something tough.
  152. 152 Goodfellow A surname.
  153. 153 Grandview A common place name for towns and villages in Canada and the United States.
  154. 154 hacksaw A hand saw with a thin, tensioned blade, used mainly for cutting metal.
  155. 155 hallow To treat as sacred; to make or declare holy.
  156. 156 Harlow A town in Essex, England, and a surname and unisex given name derived from it.
  157. 157 harrow A heavy farming tool with rows of spikes or discs, dragged over ploughed soil to break it up.
  158. 158 haw The small red fruit of the hawthorn tree.
  159. 159 Henshaw A surname of English origin, originally describing someone from a place called Henshaw.
  160. 160 highbrow Appealing to sophisticated or intellectual tastes.
  161. 161 honeydew A variety of melon with smooth pale green flesh and a light-colored rind.
  162. 162 Huw A Welsh male given name, equivalent to the English name Hugh.
  163. 163 jigsaw A power tool with a thin blade that moves rapidly up and down, used to cut curved shapes in wood or metal.
  164. 164 kew The name of the letter "Q" in the Latin alphabet.
  165. 165 KOW The railway station code for Kowloon in Hong Kong.
  166. 166 kowtow To kneel and bow so low that the forehead touches the ground, as a sign of deep respect or submission.
  167. 167 Krakow A historic city in southern Poland on the Vistula River, and the former capital of Poland.
  168. 168 lockjaw A common name for tetanus, a disease that causes severe muscle spasms, especially in the jaw.
  169. 169 Longfellow A surname originally used as a nickname for a tall person.
  170. 170 Lucknow A city in India, the state capital of Uttar Pradesh.
  171. 171 Ludlow A placename: A town and civil parish with a town council in south Shropshire, England (OS grid ref SO5174).
  172. 172 Manilow A surname, most familiar from the singer Barry Manilow.
  173. 173 Marlow A town on the River Thames in Buckinghamshire, England.
  174. 174 marshmallow A soft, spongy sweet made from sugar or corn syrup and gelatin, whipped to a fluffy texture.
  175. 175 Mathew A masculine given name, a variant spelling of Matthew, of Hebrew origin meaning "gift of God."
  176. 176 maw The stomach or throat of an animal, especially a large or fearsome one.
  177. 177 Mayhew An English surname, a medieval form of Matthew.
  178. 178 mew The soft crying sound made by a cat, especially a kitten.
  179. 179 mildew A powdery or fuzzy fungal growth, usually whitish or greyish, that forms on damp surfaces, fabric, or decaying...
  180. 180 minnow Any of several small freshwater fish, especially the common minnow found in European streams.
  181. 181 mow To cut grass or crops close to the ground.
  182. 182 NSFW Not safe for work: a warning that a link, image or video contains material — usually sexual, graphic or crude...
  183. 183 Onslow A surname and given name originating as a patronymic, also the name of an English earldom.
  184. 184 outgrow To become too old, big, or mature for something once wanted or needed.
  185. 185 Paltrow An American surname, notably borne by actress Gwyneth Paltrow.
  186. 186 Pettigrew An English surname of uncertain origin, possibly meaning "small growth" or "crane's foot".
  187. 187 powwow A gathering, especially of Native American communities, featuring dancing, singing, and ceremony.
  188. 188 purview The scope or range of something's authority, responsibility, or interest, especially a law or an official role...
  189. 189 rearview Showing or relating to the view behind a vehicle.
  190. 190 rickshaw A small two- or three-wheeled vehicle for one or two passengers, pulled or pedalled by a driver.
  191. 191 seesaw A playground plank balanced in the middle so that a person on one end goes up as the person on the other goes...
  192. 192 shrew A small, mouse-like, mostly nocturnal mammal with a pointed snout.
  193. 193 sideshow A minor attraction at a larger event such as a fair or circus.
  194. 194 slaw A salad made of shredded raw cabbage, usually with a creamy or vinegary dressing; coleslaw.
  195. 195 snowplow A vehicle or attached blade used to push snow off roads and other surfaces.
  196. 196 southpaw A left-handed person, especially an athlete such as a boxer or pitcher.
  197. 197 spew To eject or gush out forcefully in a stream.
  198. 198 squaw An old term for a woman or wife, historically used especially for Native American women; now widely considered...
  199. 199 stow To pack or put something away neatly, especially in a compact space.
  200. 200 tfw Used online to introduce a described emotion or situation the writer expects others to recognise, typically as...
  201. 201 TW A short note placed before a post, video or article to warn that it contains material some readers may find di...
  202. 202 undertow A strong current beneath the surface of the water that pulls back out to sea after a wave breaks.
  203. 203 unscrew To loosen or remove something by turning it, typically counter-clockwise.
  204. 204 wallow To roll around in mud, water, or something similarly messy.
  205. 205 wheelbarrow A small cart with one wheel at the front and handles at the back, used to carry loads by hand.
  206. 206 wlw Women loving women: an umbrella term for women attracted to other women, taking in lesbian, bisexual, pansexua...
  207. 207 WTW Short for "what's the word", used in messages and social posts to ask someone what is happening or what the pl...
  208. 208 yaw The rotation of a ship, aircraft, or vehicle from side to side around its vertical axis.
  209. 209 yeehaw An exclamation of excitement, often associated with cowboys or rodeo culture.
  210. 210 yeow An exclamation of sudden pain or surprise.
  211. 211 yew An evergreen coniferous tree with dark needles and red berry-like seed cases, native to Europe and parts of As...
  212. 212 yow An exclamation of sudden pain.
  213. 213 yw Short for "you're welcome", written in reply to thanks.