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noun • an Islamic fundamentalist group in Pakistan that fought the Soviet Union in Afghanistan in the 1980s; now operates as a terrorist organization primarily in Kashmir and seeks Kashmir's accession by Pakistan • the state of being or appearing to be actively engaged in an activity • a humming noise verb • sing with closed lips • be noisy with activity • sound with a monotonous hum • make a low continuous sound | ||||||||
| 39% | 5 | Good engine sounds | ||||||
noun • a low vibrating sound typical of a contented cat verb • make a soft swishing sound • indicate pleasure by purring; characteristic of cats | ||||||||
| 33% | 6 | Car part that purrs | ||||||
noun • motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work • something used to achieve a purpose • a wheeled vehicle consisting of a self-propelled engine that is used to draw trains along railway tracks • an instrument or machine that is used in warfare, such as a battering ram, catapult, artillery piece, etc. | ||||||||
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7 | Their vocalizations include screams, growls, and purrs |
