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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   plural of hiss form-of, plural

Verb

1. 1
   third-person singular simple present indicative of hiss form-of, indicative, present, singular, third-person

Synonyms

All synonyms

booaphoniaartificial voiceassibilateassibilationbark

Example

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"Soft rain hisses as it falls on the burnt forest floor."

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