5 letter words ending in AWS

Parts of Speech:

Thaws is a verb.

Definitions:

1. To become less severe or to melt after being frozen (e.g. snow or ice).

2. To become more friendly or relaxed after a period of tension or unfriendliness.

Pronunciations:

US: /θɔz/

UK: /θɔːz/

Origin and Usage:

The word "thaws" originated from the Old Norse word "thá" meaning "thaw" or "melt." It has been used in English since the 14th century. Thaws are typically associated with the end of winter and the beginning of spring, as snow and ice begin to melt. The word is also used metaphorically to describe a change in attitude or relationship, as in "the tension between them thawed."

Synonyms:

Defrost, melt, soften, warm up, unfreeze.

Related Words:

Blaze, chafe, craze, glaze, graze.

Example Sentences:

1. After the long winter, the snow finally thaws and the flowers begin to bloom.
2. With a little warmth, the ice on the pond thaws and the ducks can swim again.
3. After weeks of not speaking, the tension between them finally thaws and they begin to talk again.

Claws 1. Parts of Speech:

Noun

2. Definitions:

Sharp curved nails on the feet or hands of animals, such as cats, dogs, birds, or bears, used for gripping, digging, or tearing.

3. Pronunciations:

US: /klɔz/

UK: /klɔːz/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "claws" comes from Middle English "clawe" and Old English "clawu". It has been used since the 14th century to describe the sharp nails on the feet or hands of animals. Claws are important for animals to catch prey, climb trees, and defend themselves.

5. Synonyms:

Nails, talons, paws, hooves

6. Related Words:

Beaks, hoofs, horns, scales, tusks

7. Example Sentences:

• The cats claws were sharp and needed to be trimmed.
• The bear used its claws to climb up the tree.
• The birds talons were strong enough to catch a fish.
• The dog dug a hole with its paws and claws.

Parts of Speech:

Noun, Verb

Definitions:

Noun: a mistake, fault, or weakness in something or someone.

Verb: to make a mistake, fault, or weakness in something or someone.

Pronunciations:

US: /flɔz/

UK: /flɔːz/

Origin and Usage:

The word "flaws" originated from the Middle English word "flawe" which means a sudden gust of wind. Over time, the meaning of the word evolved and it came to mean a mistake, fault, or weakness in something or someone. The word is commonly used in everyday language to describe imperfections or shortcomings in various contexts such as in products, systems, or individuals.

Synonyms:

Defects, blemishes, imperfections, shortcomings, weaknesses.

Related Words:

Blaze, glaze, craze, gaze, maze.

Example Sentences:

Noun:

• The dress had a few flaws in the stitching.
• The report pointed out several flaws in the companys security system.
• His argument had a major flaw which made it difficult to accept.

Verb:

• The designer had to go back and fix the flaws in the prototype.
• The inspector found that the building had been flawed during construction.
• Her logic was flawed and therefore her conclusion was incorrect.

1. Parts of Speech: Verb 2. Definitions: - (transitive) To bite or chew on something persistently. - (intransitive) To wear away or erode gradually through constant friction or pressure. 3. Pronunciations: /nɔz/ (US), /nɔːz/ (UK) 4. Origin and Usage: The word "gnaws" originated from the Old English word "gnagan," which means "to gnaw." It has been used in English literature since the Middle Ages, and it is commonly used in modern English to describe the act of biting or chewing on something persistently. It can also be used to describe the gradual erosion of something through constant friction or pressure. 5. Synonyms: bite, chew, nibble, corrode, erode 6. Related Words: claws, draws, flaws, hawks, jaws 7. Example Sentences: - The dog gnaws on his bone for hours. - The constant dripping of water gnaws away at the rock. - The thought of his mistake gnaws at him all day.

Draws

1. Parts of Speech: Draws is a verb.

2. Definitions: Draws means to make a picture or image with a pencil, pen, or other tool. It can also mean to pull something or someone in a particular direction. In sports, draws can refer to a match that ends in a tie.

3. Pronunciations: US: /drɔz/, UK: /drɔːz/

4. Origin and Usage: The word draws originated from the Old English word "dragan" which means to pull. It has been in use since the 14th century. It is commonly used in art, sports, and everyday conversation.

5. Synonyms: Sketches, outlines, depicts, portrays, pulls, attracts, tugs, hauls, drags.

6. Related Words: Paint, sketch, write, carve, trace.

7. Example Sentences:

• She draws beautiful landscapes with her pencil.
• The artist draws inspiration from nature.
• He draws the curtains to block out the sunlight.
• The soccer game ended in a draws.
• The horse draws the cart along the dirt road.