sizz
Example Sentences
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He simply drew the bedclothes around himself and let the rocket sizz.
From The Story of Paul Boyton Voyages on All the Great Rivers of the World by Paul Boyton
Consider Mr. Meshach, Who felt the furnace too: He let it sizz nor queried “Is It hot enough for you?”
From A line-o'-verse or two by Bert Leston Taylor
The steam began to sizz, settling swiftly into a rhythmatic chugging, as the revolving wheel began to churn up the water astern.
From The Devil's Own A Romance of the Black Hawk War by Randall Parrish
Some of the fuses issued in those days would burn down in a second or two, while others would "sizz" for a week before exploding.
From Over the Top by Arthur Guy Empey
I heard the din of happy voices in the "big house" and the sizz and songs of boiling kettles in the kitchen.
From Gov. Bob. Taylor's Tales by Robert L. Taylor
