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1 watch
[wo ] 1. noun1) (a small instrument for telling the time by, worn on the wrist or carried in the pocket of a waistcoat etc: He wears a gold watch; a wrist-watch.) ur; -ur; armbåndsur2) (a period of standing guard during the night: I'll take the watch from two o'clock till six.) vagt3) (in the navy etc, a group of officers and men who are on duty at a given time: The night watch come(s) on duty soon.) -hold2. verb1) (to look at (someone or something): He was watching her carefully; He is watching television.) se2) (to keep a lookout (for): They've gone to watch for the ship coming in; Could you watch for the postman?) holde udkig efter; holde øje med3) (to be careful of (someone or something): Watch (that) you don't fall off!; Watch him! He's dangerous.) passe på4) (to guard or take care of: Watch the prisoner and make sure he doesn't escape; Please watch the baby while I go shopping.) holde øje med5) (to wait for (a chance, opportunity etc): Watch your chance, and then run.) vente på•- watcher- watchful
- watchfully
- watchfulness
- watchdog
- watchmaker
- watchman
- watchtower
- watchword
- keep watch
- watch one's step
- watch out
- watch over* * *[wo ] 1. noun1) (a small instrument for telling the time by, worn on the wrist or carried in the pocket of a waistcoat etc: He wears a gold watch; a wrist-watch.) ur; -ur; armbåndsur2) (a period of standing guard during the night: I'll take the watch from two o'clock till six.) vagt3) (in the navy etc, a group of officers and men who are on duty at a given time: The night watch come(s) on duty soon.) -hold2. verb1) (to look at (someone or something): He was watching her carefully; He is watching television.) se2) (to keep a lookout (for): They've gone to watch for the ship coming in; Could you watch for the postman?) holde udkig efter; holde øje med3) (to be careful of (someone or something): Watch (that) you don't fall off!; Watch him! He's dangerous.) passe på4) (to guard or take care of: Watch the prisoner and make sure he doesn't escape; Please watch the baby while I go shopping.) holde øje med5) (to wait for (a chance, opportunity etc): Watch your chance, and then run.) vente på•- watcher- watchful
- watchfully
- watchfulness
- watchdog
- watchmaker
- watchman
- watchtower
- watchword
- keep watch
- watch one's step
- watch out
- watch over -
2 watch out
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3 watch over
(to guard or take care of: The mother bird is watching over her young.) passe på* * *(to guard or take care of: The mother bird is watching over her young.) passe på -
4 on the alert
(on the watch (for): We were on the alert for any sound that might tell us where he was.) på vagt* * *(on the watch (for): We were on the alert for any sound that might tell us where he was.) på vagt -
5 digital clock/watch
(a clock or watch which shows the time in numbers instead of on a dial.) digitalur* * *(a clock or watch which shows the time in numbers instead of on a dial.) digitalur -
6 wrist-watch
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7 wristlet-watch
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8 keep watch
(to have the task of staying alert and watching for danger.) holde vagt* * *(to have the task of staying alert and watching for danger.) holde vagt -
9 minute hand
(the larger of the two pointers on a clock or watch, which shows the time in minutes past the hour.) den store viser* * *(the larger of the two pointers on a clock or watch, which shows the time in minutes past the hour.) den store viser -
10 hour hand
(the smaller of the two hands of a watch or clock, which shows the time in hours.) den lille viser* * *(the smaller of the two hands of a watch or clock, which shows the time in hours.) den lille viser -
11 wind
I 1. [wind] noun1) ((an) outdoor current of air: The wind is strong today; There wasn't much wind yesterday; Cold winds blow across the desert.) vind2) (breath: Climbing these stairs takes all the wind out of me.) luft3) (air or gas in the stomach or intestines: His stomach pains were due to wind.) luft2. verb(to cause to be out of breath: The heavy blow winded him.) presse luften ud af3. adjective((of a musical instrument) operated or played using air pressure, especially a person's breath.) blæse-- windy- windiness
- windfall
- windmill
- windpipe
- windsurf
- windsurfer
- windsurfing
- windscreen
- windsock
- windsurf
- windsurfer
- windsurfing
- windswept
- get the wind up
- get wind of
- get one's second wind
- in the wind
- like the wind II past tense, past participle - wound; verb1) (to wrap round in coils: He wound the rope around his waist and began to climb.) vikle2) (to make into a ball or coil: to wind wool.) vinde3) ((of a road etc) to twist and turn: The road winds up the mountain.) sno sig4) (to tighten the spring of (a clock, watch etc) by turning a knob, handle etc: I forgot to wind my watch.) trække op•- winder- winding
- wind up
- be/get wound up* * *I 1. [wind] noun1) ((an) outdoor current of air: The wind is strong today; There wasn't much wind yesterday; Cold winds blow across the desert.) vind2) (breath: Climbing these stairs takes all the wind out of me.) luft3) (air or gas in the stomach or intestines: His stomach pains were due to wind.) luft2. verb(to cause to be out of breath: The heavy blow winded him.) presse luften ud af3. adjective((of a musical instrument) operated or played using air pressure, especially a person's breath.) blæse-- windy- windiness
- windfall
- windmill
- windpipe
- windsurf
- windsurfer
- windsurfing
- windscreen
- windsock
- windsurf
- windsurfer
- windsurfing
- windswept
- get the wind up
- get wind of
- get one's second wind
- in the wind
- like the wind II past tense, past participle - wound; verb1) (to wrap round in coils: He wound the rope around his waist and began to climb.) vikle2) (to make into a ball or coil: to wind wool.) vinde3) ((of a road etc) to twist and turn: The road winds up the mountain.) sno sig4) (to tighten the spring of (a clock, watch etc) by turning a knob, handle etc: I forgot to wind my watch.) trække op•- winder- winding
- wind up
- be/get wound up -
12 dial
1. noun1) (the face of a watch or clock: My watch has a dial you can see in the dark.) urskive2) (the turning disc over the numbers on a telephone.) nummerskive3) (any disc etc bearing numbers etc used to give information: the dial on a radio.) indstillingsknap2. verb(to turn a telephone dial to get a number: She dialled the wrong number.) dreje; taste* * *1. noun1) (the face of a watch or clock: My watch has a dial you can see in the dark.) urskive2) (the turning disc over the numbers on a telephone.) nummerskive3) (any disc etc bearing numbers etc used to give information: the dial on a radio.) indstillingsknap2. verb(to turn a telephone dial to get a number: She dialled the wrong number.) dreje; taste -
13 strap
[stræp] 1. noun1) (a narrow strip of leather, cloth, or other material, eg with a buckle for fastening something (eg a suitcase, wristwatch etc) or by which to hold, hang or support something (eg a camera, rucksack etc): I need a new watch-strap; luggage straps.) rem; -rem2) (a short looped strip of leather etc, hanging from the roof of a train, by which a standing passenger can support himself.) strop2. verb1) (to beat (eg a schoolchild) on the hand with a leather strap: He was strapped for being rude to the teacher.) slå med bælte2) (to fasten with a strap etc: The two pieces of luggage were strapped together; He strapped on his new watch.) spænde; binde; tage på•- strap in
- strap up* * *[stræp] 1. noun1) (a narrow strip of leather, cloth, or other material, eg with a buckle for fastening something (eg a suitcase, wristwatch etc) or by which to hold, hang or support something (eg a camera, rucksack etc): I need a new watch-strap; luggage straps.) rem; -rem2) (a short looped strip of leather etc, hanging from the roof of a train, by which a standing passenger can support himself.) strop2. verb1) (to beat (eg a schoolchild) on the hand with a leather strap: He was strapped for being rude to the teacher.) slå med bælte2) (to fasten with a strap etc: The two pieces of luggage were strapped together; He strapped on his new watch.) spænde; binde; tage på•- strap in
- strap up -
14 fast
I 1. adjective1) (quick-moving: a fast car.) hurtig2) (quick: a fast worker.) hurtig3) ((of a clock, watch etc) showing a time in advance of the correct time: My watch is five minutes fast.) foran2. adverb(quickly: She speaks so fast I can't understand her.) hurtigt- fastness- fast foods
- fast food II 1. verb(to go without food, especially for religious or medical reasons: Muslims fast during the festival of Ramadan.) faste2. noun(a time or act of fasting: She has just finished two days' fast.) faste- fastingIII adjective1) ((of a dye) fixed; that will not come out of a fabric when it is washed.) farveægte; vaskeægte2) (firm; fixed: She made her end of the rope fast to a tree.) fastgjort•* * *I 1. adjective1) (quick-moving: a fast car.) hurtig2) (quick: a fast worker.) hurtig3) ((of a clock, watch etc) showing a time in advance of the correct time: My watch is five minutes fast.) foran2. adverb(quickly: She speaks so fast I can't understand her.) hurtigt- fastness- fast foods
- fast food II 1. verb(to go without food, especially for religious or medical reasons: Muslims fast during the festival of Ramadan.) faste2. noun(a time or act of fasting: She has just finished two days' fast.) faste- fastingIII adjective1) ((of a dye) fixed; that will not come out of a fabric when it is washed.) farveægte; vaskeægte2) (firm; fixed: She made her end of the rope fast to a tree.) fastgjort• -
15 gold
[ɡould]1) (an element, a precious yellow metal used for making jewellery etc: This watch is made of gold; ( also adjective) a gold watch.) guld; guld-2) (coins, jewellery etc made of gold.) guldmønter; guldsmykker3) (the colour of the metal: the shades of brown and gold of autumn leaves; ( also adjective) a gold carpet.) gylden•- golden- goldfish
- gold-leaf
- gold medal
- gold-mine
- gold-rush
- goldsmith
- as good as gold
- golden opportunity* * *[ɡould]1) (an element, a precious yellow metal used for making jewellery etc: This watch is made of gold; ( also adjective) a gold watch.) guld; guld-2) (coins, jewellery etc made of gold.) guldmønter; guldsmykker3) (the colour of the metal: the shades of brown and gold of autumn leaves; ( also adjective) a gold carpet.) gylden•- golden- goldfish
- gold-leaf
- gold medal
- gold-mine
- gold-rush
- goldsmith
- as good as gold
- golden opportunity -
16 wrist
[rist](the (part of the arm at the) joint between hand and forearm: I can't play tennis - I've hurt my wrist.) håndled- wristlet-watch* * *[rist](the (part of the arm at the) joint between hand and forearm: I can't play tennis - I've hurt my wrist.) håndled- wristlet-watch -
17 lookout
1) (a careful watch: a sharp lookout; ( also adjective) a lookout post.) udkig; udkigs-2) (a place from which such a watch can be kept.) udkigspost; udkigssted3) (a person who has been given the job of watching: There was a shout from the lookout.) vagtpost4) (concern, responsibility: If he catches you leaving early, that's your lookout!) problem; ansvar* * *1) (a careful watch: a sharp lookout; ( also adjective) a lookout post.) udkig; udkigs-2) (a place from which such a watch can be kept.) udkigspost; udkigssted3) (a person who has been given the job of watching: There was a shout from the lookout.) vagtpost4) (concern, responsibility: If he catches you leaving early, that's your lookout!) problem; ansvar -
18 pledge
[ple‹] 1. noun1) (a promise: He gave me his pledge.) løfte2) (something given by a person who is borrowing money etc to the person he has borrowed it from, to be kept until the money etc is returned: He borrowed $20 and left his watch as a pledge.) pant3) (a sign or token: They exchanged rings as a pledge of their love.) tegn2. verb1) (to promise: He pledged his support.) love2) (to give to someone when borrowing money etc: to pledge one's watch.) give i pant* * *[ple‹] 1. noun1) (a promise: He gave me his pledge.) løfte2) (something given by a person who is borrowing money etc to the person he has borrowed it from, to be kept until the money etc is returned: He borrowed $20 and left his watch as a pledge.) pant3) (a sign or token: They exchanged rings as a pledge of their love.) tegn2. verb1) (to promise: He pledged his support.) love2) (to give to someone when borrowing money etc: to pledge one's watch.) give i pant -
19 tick
I 1. [tik] noun1) (a regular sound, especially that of a watch, clock etc.) tik2) (a moment: Wait a tick!) øjeblik2. verb(to make a sound like this: Your watch ticks very loudly!) tikkeII 1. [tik] noun(a mark () used to show that something is correct, has been noted etc.) hak2. verb((often with off) to put this mark beside an item or name on a list etc: She ticked everything off on the list.) markere; hakke af- tick someone off- tick off
- give someone a ticking off
- give a ticking off
- tick someone off
- tick off
- tick over
- ticked off III [tik] noun(a type of small, blood-sucking insect: Our dog has ticks.) skovflåt; mide* * *I 1. [tik] noun1) (a regular sound, especially that of a watch, clock etc.) tik2) (a moment: Wait a tick!) øjeblik2. verb(to make a sound like this: Your watch ticks very loudly!) tikkeII 1. [tik] noun(a mark () used to show that something is correct, has been noted etc.) hak2. verb((often with off) to put this mark beside an item or name on a list etc: She ticked everything off on the list.) markere; hakke af- tick someone off- tick off
- give someone a ticking off
- give a ticking off
- tick someone off
- tick off
- tick over
- ticked off III [tik] noun(a type of small, blood-sucking insect: Our dog has ticks.) skovflåt; mide -
20 close
I 1. [kləus] adverb1) (near in time, place etc: He stood close to his mother; Follow close behind.) tæt; nær2) (tightly; neatly: a close-fitting dress.) tæt2. adjective1) (near in relationship: a close friend.) nær2) (having a narrow difference between winner and loser: a close contest; The result was close.) tæt3) (thorough: a close examination of the facts; Keep a close watch on him.) nøje; omhyggelig4) (tight: a close fit.) trang; tæt5) (without fresh air: a close atmosphere; The weather was close and thundery.) indelukket; lummer6) (mean: He's very close (with his money).) fedtet; smålig7) (secretive: They're keeping very close about the business.) tæt•- closely- closeness
- close call/shave
- close-set
- close-up
- close at hand
- close on
- close to II 1. [kləuz] verb1) (to make or become shut, often by bringing together two parts so as to cover an opening: The baby closed his eyes; Close the door; The shops close on Sundays.) lukke2) (to finish; to come or bring to an end: The meeting closed with everyone in agreement.) slutte; afslutte3) (to complete or settle (a business deal).) afslutte2. noun(a stop, end or finish: the close of day; towards the close of the nineteenth century.) slutning- close up* * *I 1. [kləus] adverb1) (near in time, place etc: He stood close to his mother; Follow close behind.) tæt; nær2) (tightly; neatly: a close-fitting dress.) tæt2. adjective1) (near in relationship: a close friend.) nær2) (having a narrow difference between winner and loser: a close contest; The result was close.) tæt3) (thorough: a close examination of the facts; Keep a close watch on him.) nøje; omhyggelig4) (tight: a close fit.) trang; tæt5) (without fresh air: a close atmosphere; The weather was close and thundery.) indelukket; lummer6) (mean: He's very close (with his money).) fedtet; smålig7) (secretive: They're keeping very close about the business.) tæt•- closely- closeness
- close call/shave
- close-set
- close-up
- close at hand
- close on
- close to II 1. [kləuz] verb1) (to make or become shut, often by bringing together two parts so as to cover an opening: The baby closed his eyes; Close the door; The shops close on Sundays.) lukke2) (to finish; to come or bring to an end: The meeting closed with everyone in agreement.) slutte; afslutte3) (to complete or settle (a business deal).) afslutte2. noun(a stop, end or finish: the close of day; towards the close of the nineteenth century.) slutning- close up
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