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1 hiss
n. vissling--------v. vissla, viska, andas ut* * *[his] 1. verb((of snakes, geese, people etc) to make a sound like that of the letter s [s], eg to show anger or displeasure: The children hissed (at) the witch when she came on stage; The geese hissed at the dog.) väsa, vissla2. noun(such a sound: The speaker ignored the hisses of the angry crowd.) väsning, vissling -
2 elevator
n. hiss* * *1) ((especially American) a lift or machine for raising persons, goods etc to a higher floor: There is no elevator in this shop - you will have to climb the stairs.) hiss2) (a tall storehouse for grain.) silomagasin -
3 car
n. bil; tågvagn; hiss* * *1) ((American automobile) a (usually privately-owned) motor vehicle on wheels for carrying people: What kind of car do you have?; `Did you go by car?') bil2) (a section for passengers in a train etc: a dining-car.) vagn3) ((American) a railway carriage for goods or people: a freight car.) []vagn, godsfinka•- car park- car phone -
4 lift
n. hiss; lift, bilskjuts; lyft, höjande, höjning; svängande; upprymdhet--------v. lyfta; höja; lyfta upp; höja sig; avbeställa; ta bort; avdunsta, försvinna; snatta, stjäla (slang)* * *[lift] 1. verb1) (to raise or bring to a higher position: The box was so heavy I couldn't lift it.) lyfta2) (to take and carry away: He lifted the table through into the kitchen.) lyfta3) ((of mist etc) to disappear: By noon, the fog was beginning to lift.) lyfta4) (to rise: The aeroplane lifted into the air.) lyfta2. noun1) (the act of lifting: a lift of the eyebrows.) lyft, lyftande, höjande2) ((American elevator) a small enclosed platform etc that moves up and down between floors carrying goods or people: Since she was too tired to climb the stairs, she went up in the lift.) hiss3) (a ride in someone's car etc: Can I give you a lift into town?) skjuts, lift4) (a raising of the spirits: Her success in the exam gave her a great lift.) lyft•- lift off -
5 cage
n. bur; fångläger; hiss--------v. spärra in; sätta i bur* * *[kei‹] 1. noun1) (a box of wood, wire etc for holding birds or animals: The lion has escaped from its cage; a bird-cage.) bur2) (a lift in a mine.) hisskorg2. verb(to put in a cage: Some people think that it is cruel to cage wild animals.) sätta i bur, spärra in- cagebird
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hiss — verb Etymology: Middle English, of imitative origin Date: 14th century intransitive verb to make a sharp sibilant sound < the crowd hissed in disapproval > < hissing steam > transitive verb 1. to express disapproval of by hissing < hiss … New Collegiate Dictionary
hiss — /hɪs / (say his) verb (i) 1. to make or emit a sharp sound like that of the letter s prolonged, as a goose or a snake does, or as steam does rushing through a small opening. 2. to express disapproval or contempt by making this sound. –verb (t) 3 …
hiss — verb 1 (I) to make a noise which sounds like ssss : The snake slowly uncoiled, making a loud hissing noise. 2 (T) to say something in a loud whisper: “Be quiet,” she hissed. 3 (T) to hiss at a performer or speaker that you do not like hiss noun… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
hiss — [hɪs] verb 1) [I/T] to say something in a quiet but angry way 2) [I] to make a long ‘s sound like the sound that a snake makes hiss noun [C] … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
hiss´er — hiss «hihs», verb, noun. –v.i. 1. to make a sound like ss: »Air or steam rushing out of a small opening hisses. Geese and snakes hiss. 2. to show disapproval or scorn by hissing: »Thou art disgraced and hissed at (Jeremy Taylor). –v.t. 1. to show … Useful english dictionary
hiss´ing|ly — hiss|ing «HIHS ihng», noun, adjective. –n. something to be hissed; a scornful thing: »Their reputations had…been blasted and their names made a hissing (London Times). –adj. of or like a hiss: »a hissing sound. –hiss´ing|ly, adverb … Useful english dictionary
hiss|ing — «HIHS ihng», noun, adjective. –n. something to be hissed; a scornful thing: »Their reputations had…been blasted and their names made a hissing (London Times). –adj. of or like a hiss: »a hissing sound. –hiss´ing|ly, adverb … Useful english dictionary
hiss — ► VERB 1) make a sharp sibilant sound as of the letter s, often as a sign of disapproval or derision. 2) whisper something in an urgent or angry way. ► NOUN 1) a hissing sound. 2) electrical interference at audio frequencies. ORIGIN imitative … English terms dictionary
hiss|y fit — «HIHS ee fiht», noun a temper tantrum or fit of anger. ╂[< American English, chiefly southern] … Useful english dictionary
hiss — [[t]hɪ̱s[/t]] hisses, hissing, hissed 1) VERB To hiss means to make a sound like a long s . [V prep] The tires of Lenny s bike hissed over the wet pavement as he slowed down... My cat hissed when I stepped on its tail... [V ing] Caporelli made a… … English dictionary
hiss — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun ADJECTIVE ▪ loud, sharp ▪ faint, low, slight, soft ▪ There was a low hiss on the tape. ▪ … Collocations dictionary
