with a hiss
Frequency: 6.47.3 per million words
used to describe an action accompanied by a hissing sound
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Examples (10)
- She drew in her breath with a hiss.
- The snake attacked with a hiss.
- The steam escaped with a hiss from the old kettle.
- He opened the soda can with a hiss.
- The door closed with a hiss as the airlock sealed.
- The cat reacted with a hiss when approached.
- The tire went flat with a hiss of air.
- She let out a small gasp with a hiss of surprise.
- The hot iron touched the fabric with a hiss.
- The valve released pressure with a hiss.