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Operating Smoothly As An Engine Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "PURRING" which means:
- noun
- • Any of various polymers containing the urethane radical; a wide variety of synthetic forms are made and used as adhesives or plastics or paints or rubber verb
- • Of a cat, to make a vibrating sound in its throat when contented.
- • To say (something) in a throaty, seductive manner.
- • To make a vibrating throaty sound, as from pleasure.
- • (of an engine) to make a low and consistent rumbling sound.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The purring cat curled up on my lap."
- • "She laid down on the purring cat and fell asleep."
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