Washington is a state in the Pacific Northwest of the United States, known for its diverse landscapes, including mountains, forests, and coastline, as well as being a hub for technology and aerospace industries.
2. West Virginia
Answer: U.S. States
West Virginia is a state in the Appalachian region of the United States, known for its mountainous terrain, coal mining history, and outdoor recreational activities such as hiking and whitewater rafting.
3. Wisconsin
Answer: U.S. States
Wisconsin is a Midwestern U.S. state known for its dairy farming, especially cheese production, and its mix of rural landscapes and urban centers like Milwaukee and the capital, Madison.
4. Wyoming
Answer: U.S. States
Wyoming is a western U.S. state known for its wide-open spaces, national parks like Yellowstone and Grand Teton, and its economy rooted in mining, agriculture, and tourism.
5. Wren
Answer: Kinds of Birds
A wren is a small, active bird known for its brown plumage, short tail, and loud, complex songs, commonly found in gardens, woodlands, and shrublands across many regions.
6. Warbler
Answer: Kinds of Birds
A warbler is a small, often brightly-colored bird known for its melodious song, typically found in wooded or shrubby areas, and recognized for its migratory behavior.
7. Woodpecker
Answer: Kinds of Birds
A woodpecker is a bird known for its strong beak and ability to peck into tree bark to find insects or create nesting cavities, often recognized by its drumming sound on trees.
8. Wagtail
Answer: Kinds of Birds
A wagtail is a small bird known for its long tail, which it frequently wags up and down, commonly found near water and open areas where it feeds on insects.
9. Westerlies
Answer: Types of Winds
The westerlies are prevailing winds that blow from the west to the east in the mid-latitudes of both hemispheres, influencing weather patterns and ocean currents.
10. Whirlwind
Answer: Types of Winds
A whirlwind is a rapidly rotating column of air that forms over land or water, often visible as a vortex of dust or debris, and can vary in size and intensity.
11. Williwaw
Answer: Types of Winds
A williwaw is a sudden, violent gust of cold wind that occurs in coastal areas, particularly near mountainous regions, and is common in places like Alaska and the Strait of Magellan.
12. Waft
Answer: Types of Winds
A waft is a gentle breeze or light movement of air, often carrying a scent or aroma through the air.
13. Wheelbarrow
Answer: Types of Tools
A wheelbarrow is a small, hand-propelled vehicle with one or two wheels and two handles, used for transporting materials like soil, gravel, or tools in gardening and construction.
14. Wrench
Answer: Types of Tools
A wrench (the term commonly used in North America) is a hand tool with an adjustable or fixed jaw used to grip and turn nuts, bolts, and other fasteners for tightening or loosening.
15. Winch
Answer: Types of Tools
A winch is a mechanical device used to pull or lift heavy loads by winding a cable or rope around a rotating drum, often powered by hand, electricity, or hydraulics.
16. Whetstone
Answer: Types of Tools
A whetstone is a flat stone used to sharpen the edges of blades, such as knives and tools, by grinding and honing them to a fine edge.
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