dirking

present participle of dirk

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for dirking
thrusting
Verb
  • Like the tip of a spear thrusting from the London skyline, The Shard has become an appealing landmark for filmmakers over the years.
    Jake Kanter, Deadline, 3 June 2026
  • Four 2,400 kW electric motors (two each per hull) are coupled with steerable and thrusting waterjets with an output power above 25 kn.
    Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 31 May 2026
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“Dirking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dirking. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.

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