Round object whizzes by startled pedestrian.

Meaning: A round thing is moving very quickly past a person who is suddenly surprised or frightened.

Choice of Words: Round means having a curved shape with no corners. Object is a thing that you can see or touch. Whizzes means to move very quickly, making a whistling sound. By means near or past something. Startled means suddenly surprised or frightened.

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