hissing
Example Sentences
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Some of the fire flickered against the liquid, hissing out when it met the potion.
From Literature
To see the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone or the Norris Geyser Basin with its hissing springs, leave the car behind and book tours through the hotel or various tour operators.
Akira and Sue limped through a patch of California lilac and white firs, the fire hissing and growling somewhere behind them.
From Literature
A slow, steady hissing noise comes from the table, similar to air leaking from a tire.
From Science Daily
Draganov treats him like a grizzly bear, hissing “Don’t move!” to an underling when Korpi makes eye contact with their car.
From Los Angeles Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
