Word Finder - chilling

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To lower the temperature of something; to cool

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Chill before serving.

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To become cold

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In the wind he chilled quickly.

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To harden a metal surface by sudden cooling

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To become hard by rapid cooling

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To relax, lie back

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Chill, man, we've got a whole week to do it; no sense in getting worked up.

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To "hang", hang out; to spend time with another person or group. Also chill out.

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Hey, we should chill this weekend.

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To smoke marijuana

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On Friday night do you wanna chill?

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To discourage, depress

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Censorship chills public discourse.

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The act by which something is chilled.

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Becoming cold.

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Causing cold.

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Causing mild fear.

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It was a chilling story, but the children enjoyed it.

Rhyn gave a chilling chuckle.

For once, he was grateful for the coldness chilling his fevered skin.

The use of mechanical refrigerating plants for chilling the pork has made it practicable to cure the bacon with the use of a small percentage of salt, leaving it mild in flavour when delivered in European markets.

The shares, when made of the same material, required constant sharpening; this necessity was removed by the device, patented by Robert Ransome in 1803, of chilling and so hardening the under-surface of the share; the upper surface, which is soft, then wears away more quickly than the chilled part, whereby a sharp edge is always assured.

Thermal Treatment.-The hardening, tempering and annealing of steel, the chilling and annealing of cast iron, and the annealing of malleable cast iron are explained readily by the facts just set forth.

Chilling cast iron, i.e.

An effort at a more direct mechanical process is embodied in the inventions of Foucault which are at present being developed in Germany and Belgium; in this process the glass is drawn from the molten bath in the shape of flat sheets, by the aid of a bar of iron, previously immersed in the glass, the glass receiving its form by being drawn through slots in large fire-bricks, and being kept in shape by rapid chilling produced by the action of air-blasts.

The dark, regularly oriented crystal skeletons were already solid at the moment of chilling; they are rich in copper.

This alloy, if allowed to solidify completely before chilling, turns into a uniform solid solution, and at still lower temperatures the solid solution breaks up into a pearlite complex.

Czerno trailed a finger down the side of her face, his chilling smile and the onslaught of visions making her gasp.

He hadn't seen the face of his specter, and this woman's hair was dark, not blonde, but nevertheless, there was a chilling feeling of similarity between his vision and this woman standing before him.

He huddled deeper into his coat, more than the rain chilling him.  The Ully-demon still wore Ully's face, but the rest of his body had grown bony and taller.  Toby couldn't help wondering when Ully had been swapped for a demon, but it had to have been before they left Hell.

An eco-friendly method of chilling, installing water and air cooled fluid chillers can be provided.

Perhaps most chilling is the implication on the financial capability of other conscientious objectors to stand up against corporate tyranny.

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Will Mary and Peter manage this somewhat extravagant but chilling mission or is the world as we know be plunged into a living hell!

The storyline is inspired by Japanese folklore and incorporates the more chilling aspects normally found in the better horror movies.

The chilling effect of a cold wind, particularly if clothing is wet, can induce hypothermia.

Director Lucky McKee, serves up a chilling variation on the disaffected teenage loner turned psycho theme with MAY.

I also spent some time chilling with a break dance posse, trying out some new moves until the bouncers asked us to stop.

The parental guidance blurb warns of ' mild crude humor ' - great for chilling out after too much pud!

Light, alternating temperatures, chilling, nitrate and seed scarification can all help to promote germination.

Benjamin Wetherill, a singer- songwriter with the chilling looks of H.P Lovecraft played a beautiful set of songs inspired by medieval folk.

The legendary ghost tower is once more transformed into a chilling live-action spook experience.

Painted in the muted tones of history, Luc Tuymans offers a chilling ultimate truth about humankind.

Good workout clothing should " match the weather " and it should " provide a semitropical micro climate for the body and prevent chilling.

This had a hyaline mycelium bearing lemon-shaped sporangia which released motile zoospores after chilling in water, consistent with P. infestans.

A chilling read, as practically everything that happened on 9/11 was detailed in this treasonous plot by the American Military.

The most chilling scenario of them all is the impact of warming on the tundra regions of the world.

Each recipe calls for chilling the ingredients over ice and then straining the drink into a chilled martini glass.

If you're pressed for time, you can prepare the Five Bean Salad ahead of time and leave it chilling in the refrigerator.

After cooking noodles, drain them and let them cool, chilling in the fridge for at least 20 minutes.

A one-piece snowsuit is good for ensuring that no snow and wind come up underneath a jacket that is separate from the pants, which is always a recipe for chilling your child, and possibly even getting wet.

If you don't live in an area that will provide a good winter chilling period, or if you prefer to start your seeds in a tray instead of in the garden, you will have to provide an artificial chilling period.

Seeds will usually begin to germinate in about 14 days after chilling.

Alpengeist - An inverted coaster features speeds of 67 mph and six chilling inversions.

Taking place at an undetermined amount of time after the Black Mesa catastrophe, a mysterious and chilling new foe called the Combine have taken control of the planet and altered it to their liking, creating the dystopia around you.

Essential for chilling champagne or white wine, an ice bucket is a must for any wine lover.

The bone chilling cold of the High Sierras will get most people scurrying for their goose down comforters and leaves nary a chance for even the hardiest of grape to sprout.

It is small and slender, making it perfect for chilling and storing your wine while you are on the go.

Ask questions about the adhesive backing - This is especially important for white wine and Champagne that will be chilling in a bucket of ice water.

If you want your costume to become even more thrilling and chilling, consider pairing your ghostly suit with an evil clown mask.

The Avatar movie website is a beautifully designed site that even features James Horner's chilling score from the film playing in the background.

One of the more famous and chilling ghost videos hit the world news media in December of 2003 when Hampton Court Palace staff reported capturing a real ghost on their closed-circuit security cameras.

The most chilling aspect of the haunting is that each of the 22 owners since the 1980s has found a bludgeoned cat in the upstairs closet.

A spider just emerging from an empty eye socket lends a chilling effect to the scene.

What Star Wars fan wouldn't like to have Darth Vader's chilling helmet displayed proudly on his watch face?

And if you think that this doesn't have a chilling potential on future market trends, think again.

Repeat the folding and rolling step five times, chilling every two turns.

On the subjects of mask, the band claim to employ these "bone chilling" masks so their "strapping good looks cannot take away from their musical artistry."