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• brush up — verb 1. refresh one s memory (Freq. 1) I reviewed the material before the test • Syn: ↑review, ↑refresh • Derivationally related forms: ↑refresher (for: ↑refresh …   Useful english dictionary

• knowledge — n. 1) to acquire, accumulate, gain knowledge 2) to demonstrate, display, show; flaunt, parade one s knowledge (of a subject) 3) to communicate, disseminate; impart knowledge 4) to absorb, assimilate, soak up knowledge 5) (esp. BE) to bring smt.… …   Combinatory dictionary

• Brush (electric) — A brush is a device which conducts current between stationary wires and moving parts, most commonly in a rotating shaft. Typical applications include electric motors, alternators and electric generators. EtymologyFor an electric motor or… …   Wikipedia

• brush — n. & v. n. 1 an implement with bristles, hair, wire, etc. varying in firmness set into a block or projecting from the end of a handle, for any of various purposes, esp. cleaning or scrubbing, painting, arranging the hair, etc. 2 the application… …   Useful english dictionary

• brush up on — improve one s previously good knowledge of or skill at a particular thing brush up on your telephone skills …   Useful english dictionary

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• printing — /prin ting/, n. 1. the art, process, or business of producing books, newspapers, etc., by impression from movable types, plates, etc. 2. the act of a person or thing that prints. 3. words, symbols, etc., in printed form. 4. printed material. 5.… …   Universalium

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• догонять — ДОГОНЯТЬ1, несов. (сов. догнать), кого что. Достигать (достичь) кого , чего л., равняться (поравняться) с кем , чем л. двигающимся впереди, перемещаясь самостоятельно или на транспортном средстве; Син.: нагонять, настигать [impf. to overtake,… …   Большой толковый словарь русских глаголов

• подтягивать — ПОДТЯГИВАТЬ1, несов. (сов. подтянуть), что. Перемещать (переместить), передвигать (передвинуть) что л. ближе к кому , чему л. с усилием, таща волоком; Син.: подволакивать, подтаскивать [impf. to draw (up, to), drag (up, to), tug (to), haul up… …   Большой толковый словарь русских глаголов