To seize or intercept an object moving through the air (or, sometimes, some other medium).

To lessen (something) in force or intensity; to moderate.

Beyond what is due, usual, expected, or necessary; extraneous; additional; supernumerary.

To excite heat in by friction; to rub in order to stimulate and make warm.

Toasted bread, cooked lightly by browning via direct exposure to a fire or other heat source.

any of the medium-sized to large feliform carnivores of the subfamily Hyaenidae, native to Africa and Asia and noted for the sound similar to laughter which they can make if excited.

distress of mind caused by a failure of aims or plans, want of appreciation, mistakes etc; vexation or mortification.

to change direction as a result of entering a different medium

the area atop a roof.

simple past tense and past participle of water; the liquid form of this substance: liquid H2O.

one of a set of rows of tightly braided hair close to the scalp, forming a hairstyle, of African origin.

an open or intentional offense, slight, or insult.

a person or business that sells or leases out real estate, acting as an agent for the property owner.

a pad of paper, often bound, in which one jots down notes; a notebook.

A two-seater car, normally a sports car. (variant of coupé)

a strange and interesting object; something that evokes curiosity.

something or someone which creates or makes something.

a person or animal that runs away or has run away; a person, animal, or organization that escapes captivity or restrictions.

Shaped like an egg.

To wear away by abrasion, corrosion or chemical reaction.