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1 tail
[teil] 1. noun1) (the part of an animal, bird or fish that sticks out behind the rest of its body: The dog wagged its tail; A fish swims by moving its tail.) uodega2) (anything which has a similar function or position: the tail of an aeroplane/comet.) uodega2. verb(to follow closely: The detectives tailed the thief to the station.) sekti- - tailed- tails 3. interjection(a call showing that a person has chosen that side of the coin when tossing a coin to make a decision etc.) skaičius- tail-end- tail-light
- tail wind
- tail off -
2 tail-light
noun (the (usually red) light on the back of a car, train etc: He followed the tail-lights of the bus.) užpakalinis žibintas, buferinis žibintas -
3 tail-end
noun (the very end or last part: the tail-end of the procession.) (pats) galas -
4 tail off
1) (to become fewer, smaller or weaker (at the end): His interest tailed off towards the end of the film.) slūgti2) ((also tail away) (of voices etc) to become quieter or silent: His voice tailed away into silence.) nuščiūti -
5 pony-tail
noun ((a kind of hairstyle with the) hair tied in a bunch at the back of the head.) arklio uodega -
6 fawn
I [fo:n] noun1) (a young deer.) elniukas2) (( also adjective) (of) its colour, a light yellowish brown: a fawn sweater.) gelsvai rudasII [fo:n] verb1) ((of dogs) to show affection (by wagging the tail, rolling over etc).) vizginti uodegą, gerintis2) ((with upon) to be too humble or to flatter (someone) in a servile way: The courtiers fawned upon the queen.) pataikauti, šunuodegauti -
7 fin
[fin]1) (a thin movable part on a fish's body by which it balances, moves, changes direction etc.) pelekas2) (anything that looks or is used like a fin: the tail-fin of an aeroplane.) kilis, stabilizatorius -
8 wag
[wæɡ] 1. past tense, past participle - wagged; verb((especially of a dog's tail) to (cause to) move to and fro, especially from side to side: The dog wagged its tail with pleasure.) vizginti2. noun(a single wagging movement: The dog's tail gave a feeble wag.) vizginimas -
9 lash
[læʃ] 1. noun1) (an eyelash: She looked at him through her thick lashes.) blakstiena2) (a stroke with a whip etc: The sailor was given twenty lashes as a punishment.) rimbo kirtis3) (a thin piece of rope or cord, especially of a whip: a whip with a long, thin lash.) botagas, rimbas2. verb1) (to strike with a lash: He lashed the horse with his whip.) čaižyti, pliekti2) (to fasten with a rope or cord: All the equipment had to be lashed to the deck of the ship.) pririšti3) (to make a sudden or restless movement (with) (a tail): The tiger crouched in the tall grass, its tail lashing from side to side.) mosikuoti4) ((of rain) to come down very heavily.) prapliupti, pratrūkti•- lash out -
10 head
[hed] 1. noun1) (the top part of the human body, containing the eyes, mouth, brain etc; the same part of an animal's body: The stone hit him on the head; He scratched his head in amazement.) galva2) (a person's mind: An idea came into my head last night.) galva3) (the height or length of a head: The horse won by a head.) galvos ilgis4) (the chief or most important person (of an organization, country etc): Kings and presidents are heads of state; ( also adjective) a head waiter; the head office.) vadovas, galva, vyriausiasis5) (anything that is like a head in shape or position: the head of a pin; The boy knocked the heads off the flowers.) galvutė6) (the place where a river, lake etc begins: the head of the Nile.) ištaka7) (the top, or the top part, of anything: Write your address at the head of the paper; the head of the table.) viršus, viršūnė, svarbiausia vieta8) (the front part: He walked at the head of the procession.) priekis9) (a particular ability or tolerance: He has no head for heights; She has a good head for figures.) galva, pakentimas10) (a headmaster or headmistress: You'd better ask the Head.) (mokyklos) direktorius11) ((for) one person: This dinner costs $10 a head.) žmogus12) (a headland: Beachy Head.) ragas, iškyšulys13) (the foam on the top of a glass of beer etc.) putos2. verb1) (to go at the front of or at the top of (something): The procession was headed by the band; Whose name headed the list?) būti/eiti priekyje/pradžioje2) (to be in charge of; to be the leader of: He heads a team of scientists investigating cancer.) vadovauti3) ((often with for) to (cause to) move in a certain direction: The explorers headed south; The boys headed for home; You're heading for disaster!) vykti, traukti, keliauti į4) (to put or write something at the beginning of: His report was headed `Ways of Preventing Industrial Accidents'.) pavadinti5) ((in football) to hit the ball with the head: He headed the ball into the goal.) smogti galva•- - headed- header
- heading
- heads
- headache
- headband
- head-dress
- headfirst
- headgear
- headlamp
- headland
- headlight
- headline
- headlines
- headlong
- head louse
- headmaster
- head-on
- headphones
- headquarters
- headrest
- headscarf
- headsquare
- headstone
- headstrong
- headwind
- above someone's head
- go to someone's head
- head off
- head over heels
- heads or tails?
- keep one's head
- lose one's head
- make head or tail of
- make headway
- off one's head -
11 hold
I 1. [həuld] past tense, past participle - held; verb1) (to have in one's hand(s) or between one's hands: He was holding a knife; Hold that dish with both hands; He held the little boy's hand; He held the mouse by its tail.) laikyti2) (to have in a part, or between parts, of the body, or between parts of a tool etc: He held the pencil in his teeth; She was holding a pile of books in her arms; Hold the stamp with tweezers.) laikyti3) (to support or keep from moving, running away, falling etc: What holds that shelf up?; He held the door closed by leaning against it; Hold your hands above your head; Hold his arms so that he can't struggle.) laikyti4) (to remain in position, fixed etc when under strain: I've tied the two pieces of string together, but I'm not sure the knot will hold; Will the anchor hold in a storm?) išlaikyti5) (to keep (a person) in some place or in one's power: The police are holding a man for questioning in connection with the murder; He was held captive.) laikyti6) (to (be able to) contain: This jug holds two pints; You can't hold water in a handkerchief; This drawer holds all my shirts.) (kur) tilpti, laikyti7) (to cause to take place: The meeting will be held next week; We'll hold the meeting in the hall.) surengti8) (to keep (oneself), or to be, in a particular state or condition: We'll hold ourselves in readiness in case you send for us; She holds herself very erect.) būti, laikytis9) (to have or be in (a job etc): He held the position of company secretary for five years.) eiti (pareigas), užimti (vietą)10) (to think strongly; to believe; to consider or regard: I hold that this was the right decision; He holds me (to be) responsible for everyone's mistakes; He is held in great respect; He holds certain very odd beliefs.) laikyti, manyti (kad), turėti11) (to continue to be valid or apply: Our offer will hold until next week; These rules hold under all circumstances.) galioti12) ((with to) to force (a person) to do something he has promised to do: I intend to hold him to his promises.) priversti, išpildyti13) (to defend: They held the castle against the enemy.) ginti14) (not to be beaten by: The general realized that the soldiers could not hold the enemy for long.) sulaikyti15) (to keep (a person's attention): If you can't hold your pupils' attention, you can't be a good teacher.) patraukti, išlaikyti16) (to keep someone in a certain state: Don't hold us in suspense, what was the final decision?) laikyti17) (to celebrate: The festival is held on 24 June.) švęsti18) (to be the owner of: He holds shares in this company.) turėti19) ((of good weather) to continue: I hope the weather holds until after the school sports.) išsilaikyti20) ((also hold the line) (of a person who is making a telephone call) to wait: Mr Brown is busy at the moment - will you hold or would you like him to call you back?) palaukti21) (to continue to sing: Please hold that note for four whole beats.) laikyti22) (to keep (something): They'll hold your luggage at the station until you collect it.) laikyti23) ((of the future) to be going to produce: I wonder what the future holds for me?) žadėti2. noun1) (the act of holding: He caught/got/laid/took hold of the rope and pulled; Keep hold of that rope.) laikymas, nusitvėrimas2) (power; influence: He has a strange hold over that girl.) galia3) ((in wrestling etc) a manner of holding one's opponent: The wrestler invented a new hold.) suėmimas•- - holder- hold-all
- get hold of
- hold back
- hold down
- hold forth
- hold good
- hold it
- hold off
- hold on
- hold out
- hold one's own
- hold one's tongue
- hold up
- hold-up
- hold with II [həuld] noun((in ships) the place, below the deck, where cargo is stored.) triumas -
12 dock
I 1. [dok] noun1) (a deepened part of a harbour etc where ships go for loading, unloading, repair etc: The ship was in dock for three weeks.) dokas2) (the area surrounding this: He works down at the docks.) dokas3) (the box in a law court where the accused person sits or stands.) kaltinamųjų suolas2. verb(to (cause to) enter a dock and tie up alongside a quay: The liner docked in Southampton this morning.) įplaukti į doką- docker- dockyard II [dok] verb(to cut short or remove part from: The dog's tail had been docked; His wages were docked to pay for the broken window.) nukirsti, nurėžti -
13 rattle
[rætl] 1. verb1) (to (cause to) make a series of short, sharp noises by knocking together: The cups rattled as he carried the tray in; The strong wind rattled the windows.) barškėti, barškinti2) (to move quickly: The car was rattling along at top speed.) dardėti3) (to upset and confuse (a person): Don't let him rattle you - he likes annoying people.) dirginti, nervinti2. noun1) (a series of short, sharp noises: the rattle of cups.) barškėjimas, tarškesys2) (a child's toy, or a wooden instrument, which makes a noise of this sort: The baby waved its rattle.) barškutis, tarškynė3) (the bony rings of a rattlesnake's tail.) barškalas•- rattling- rattlesnake
- rattle off
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14 brush
1. noun1) (an instrument with bristles, wire, hair etc for cleaning, scrubbing etc: a toothbrush; He sells brushes.) šepetys, šepetukas, teptukas2) (an act of brushing.) valymas šepečiu3) (a bushy tail of a fox.) lapės uodega4) (a disagreement: a slight brush with the law.) susikirtimas2. verb1) (to rub with a brush: He brushed his jacket.) valyti šepečiu2) (to remove (dust etc) by sweeping with a brush: brush the floor.) šluoti, šluostyti3) (to make tidy by using a brush: Brush your hair!) su(si)šukuoti4) (to touch lightly in passing: The leaves brushed her face.) brūkštelėti, lengvai paliesti•- brush away
- brush up
- give
- get the brush-off -
15 swish
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16 wear
[weə] 1. past tense - wore; verb1) (to be dressed in or carry on (a part of) the body: She wore a white dress; Does she usually wear spectacles?) dėvėti, nešioti2) (to arrange (one's hair) in a particular way: She wears her hair in a pony-tail.) nešioti3) (to have or show (a particular expression): She wore an angry expression.) turėti4) (to (cause to) become thinner etc because of use, rubbing etc: This carpet has worn in several places; This sweater is wearing thin at the elbows.) nu(si)dėvėti, su(si)nešioti5) (to make (a bare patch, a hole etc) by rubbing, use etc: I've worn a hole in the elbow of my jacket.) pratrinti6) (to stand up to use: This material doesn't wear very well.) nešiotis2. noun1) (use as clothes etc: I use this suit for everyday wear; Those shoes won't stand much wear.) dėvėjimas, nešiojimas2) (articles for use as clothes: casual wear; sportswear; leisure wear.) rūbai3) ((sometimes wear and tear) damage due to use: The hall carpet is showing signs of wear.) nusidėvėjimas4) (ability to withstand use: There's plenty of wear left in it yet.) patvarumas•- wearable- wearer
- wearing
- worn
- wear away
- wear off
- wear out
- worn out -
17 swallow
I 1. ['swoləu] verb1) (to allow to pass down the throat to the stomach: Try to swallow the pill; His throat was so painful that he could hardly swallow.) ryti2) (to accept (eg a lie or insult) without question or protest: You'll never get her to swallow that story!) patikėti2. noun(an act of swallowing.) rijimas- swallow up II ['swoləu] noun(a type of insect-eating bird with long wings and a divided tail.) kregždė -
18 horsehair
noun, adjective ((of) the hair from a horse's mane or tail: The mattress is stuffed with horsehair; a horsehair mattress.) ašutai -
19 rat
1. noun1) (a small animal with a long tail, like a mouse but larger: The rats have eaten holes in those bags of flour.) žiurkė2) (an offensive word for an unpleasant and untrustworthy person.) parsidavėlis, šunsnukis2. verb1) (to break an agreement, promise etc.) sulaužyti žodį, pažadą2) (to betray one's friends, colleagues etc: The police know we're here. Someone must have ratted.) pakišti liežuvį, įskųsti•- rat race- smell a rat -
20 get etc out of (all) proportion (to)
(to (cause to) have an incorrect relationship (to each other or something else): An elephant's tail seems out of (all) proportion to the rest of its body.) būti neproporcingam, padaryti (ką) neproporcingąEnglish-Lithuanian dictionary > get etc out of (all) proportion (to)
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