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1 crowd
1. noun1) (a number of persons or things gathered together: A crowd of people gathered in the street.) fjölmenni2) (a group of friends, usually known to one another: John's friends are a nice crowd.) vinahópur2. verb1) (to gather in a large group: They crowded round the injured motorcyclist.) hópast í kringum2) (to fill too full by coming together in: Sightseers crowded the building.) yfirfylla•- crowded -
2 loud-hailer
noun (a simple type of loudspeaker: The police used a loud-hailer to tell the crowd to get back.) gjallarhorn -
3 multitude
(a great number or crowd: a multitude of reasons; multitudes of people.) mannföldi, mergð -
4 pickpocket
noun (a person who steals from people's pockets: He kept his wallet in his hand because he knew there would be pickpockets in the crowd.) vasaþjófur -
5 supporter
noun (a person who helps or supports (a person, cause, team etc): a crowd of football supporters.) stuðningsmaður -
6 tumult
(a great noise (usually made by a crowd): He could hear a great tumult in the street.) hávaði, læti- tumultuously -
7 mob
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8 boo
[bu:] 1. plural - boos; noun(a derisive shout, made eg by a disapproving crowd: the boos of the disappointed football supporters.) vanþóknunarhróp, pú2. verb(to make such a sound at a person etc: The crowd booed (him).) púa á, hrópa niður -
9 throng
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10 jam
[‹æm] I noun(a thick sticky substance made of fruit etc preserved by being boiled with sugar: raspberry jam; ( also adjective) a jam sandwich.) sulta- jammyII 1. past tense, past participle - jammed; verb1) (to crowd full: The gateway was jammed with angry people.) troðfylla, þjappa2) (to squeeze, press or wedge tightly or firmly: He jammed his foot in the doorway.) troða3) (to stick and (cause to) be unable to move: The door / steering-wheel has jammed.) festa(st)4) ((of a radio station) to cause interference with (another radio station's broadcast) by sending out signals on a similar wavelength.) trufla2. noun1) (a crowding together of vehicles, people etc so that movement is difficult or impossible: traffic-jams.) öngþveiti, troðningur, stífla2) (a difficult situation: I'm in a bit of a jam - I haven't got enough money to pay for this meal.) vandræði•- jam on -
11 ring
I 1. [riŋ] noun1) (a small circle eg of gold or silver, sometimes having a jewel set in it, worn on the finger: a wedding ring; She wears a diamond ring.) hringur, baugur2) (a circle of metal, wood etc for any of various purposes: a scarf-ring; a key-ring; The trap-door had a ring attached for lifting it.) hringur3) (anything which is like a circle in shape: The children formed a ring round their teacher; The hot teapot left a ring on the polished table.) hringur4) (an enclosed space for boxing matches, circus performances etc: the circus-ring; The crowd cheered as the boxer entered the ring.) (hnefaleika)hringur5) (a small group of people formed for business or criminal purposes: a drugs ring.) (glæpa)hringur; samtök2. verb( verb)1) (to form a ring round.) mynda hring (um)2) (to put, draw etc a ring round (something): He has ringed all your errors.) gera/teikna hring (um)3) (to put a ring on the leg of (a bird) as a means of identifying it.) merkja með hring•- ringlet
- ring finger
- ringleader
- ringmaster
- run rings round II 1. [riŋ] past tense - rang; verb1) (to (cause to) sound: The doorbell rang; He rang the doorbell; The telephone rang.) hringja2) ((often with up) to telephone (someone): I'll ring you (up) tonight.) hringja í (e-n)3) ((often with for) to ring a bell (eg in a hotel) to tell someone to come, to bring something etc: She rang for the maid.) hringja á (e-n)4) ((of certain objects) to make a high sound like a bell: The glass rang as she hit it with a metal spoon.) klingja5) (to be filled with sound: The hall rang with the sound of laughter.) (endur)óma6) ((often with out) to make a loud, clear sound: His voice rang through the house; A shot rang out.) glymja, kveða við2. noun1) (the act or sound of ringing: the ring of a telephone.) hringing2) (a telephone call: I'll give you a ring.) upphringing3) (a suggestion, impression or feeling: His story has a ring of truth about it.) tónn, hljómur, blær•- ring back
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12 buzz
1. verb1) ((of an insect) to make a noise by beating its wings eg when flying: The bees buzzed angrily.) suða2) (to be filled with or make a similar noise: My ears are buzzing; The crowd was buzzing with excitement.) suða2. noun((sometimes with a) a buzzing sound: a buzz of conversation.) suð, kliður- buzzer -
13 chant
1. verb1) (to recite in a singing manner: The monks were chanting their prayers.) syngja, tóna2) (to repeat (a phrase, slogan etc) over and over out loud: The crowd was chanting `We want more!') söngla, staglast á2. noun1) (a kind of sacred song.) sálmasöngur2) (a phrase or slogan constantly repeated: `Stop the cuts!' was the chant.) baráttufrasi, slagorð -
14 cheer
[ iə] 1. noun1) (a shout of approval, encouragement or welcome: Three cheers for the Queen!) fagnaðaróp2) (mood: Be of good cheer.) hugarástand, skap2. verb(to give a shout of approval etc (to): The crowd cheered the new champion.) fagna- cheerful- cheerfully
- cheerfulness
- cheerless
- cheers!
- cheery
- cheerily
- cheeriness
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15 clamour
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16 edge
[e‹] 1. noun1) (the part farthest from the middle of something; a border: Don't put that cup so near the edge of the table - it will fall off; the edge of the lake; the water's edge.) barmur, rönd, brún2) (the cutting side of something sharp, eg a knife or weapon: the edge of the sword.) egg; bit3) (keenness; sharpness: The chocolate took the edge off his hunger.) snarpleikur; skerpa; sárasta hungur2. verb1) (to form a border to: a handkerchief edged with lace.) brydda; afmarka2) (to move or push little by little: He edged his chair nearer to her; She edged her way through the crowd.) mjaka•- edging- edgy
- edgily
- edginess
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17 elbow
['elbəu] 1. noun(the joint where the arm bends: He leant forward on his elbows.) olnbogi2. verb(to push with the elbow: He elbowed his way through the crowd.) olnboga sig áfram, troðast- at one's elbow -
18 extra
['ekstrə] 1. adjective(additional; more than usual or necessary: They demand an extra $10 a week; We need extra men for this job.) auka-, umfram-2. adverb(unusually: an extra-large box of chocolates.) óvenjulega, sérstaklega3. pronoun(an additional amount: The book costs $6.90 but we charge extra for postage.) viðbótargjald4. noun1) (something extra, or something for which an extra price is charged: The college fees cover teaching only - stationery and other equipment are extras.) aukahlutur2) (in cinema or television, an actor employed in a small part, eg as a person in a crowd.) statisti, aukaleikari3) (a special edition of a newspaper containing later or special news.) aukablað -
19 flock
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20 gather
['ɡæðə] 1. verb1) (to (cause to) come together in one place: A crowd of people gathered near the accident.) safnast saman2) (to learn (from what has been seen, heard etc): I gather you are leaving tomorrow.) álykta3) (to collect or get: He gathered strawberries from the garden; to gather information.) tína4) (to pull (material) into small folds and stitch together: She gathered the skirt at the waist.) rykkja2. noun(a fold in material, a piece of clothing etc.) rykking- gather round
- gather together
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crowd — ► NOUN 1) a large number of people gathered together. 2) a large audience, especially at a sporting event. 3) informal, often derogatory a group of people with a common interest. ► VERB 1) (of a number of people) fill (a space) almost completely … English terms dictionary
crowd — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun 1 large number of people in one place ADJECTIVE ▪ big, bumper (BrE), capacity, enormous, good, great, huge, large, massive … Collocations dictionary
crowd-pleaser — crowdˈ pleaser noun A product, etc that has popular appeal • • • Main Entry: ↑crowd * * * ˈcrowd pleaser f28 [crowd pleaser crowd pleasers] noun ( … Useful english dictionary
crowd-puller — crowdˈ puller noun A person, event, etc attracting a large audience • • • Main Entry: ↑crowd * * * ˈcrowd puller f17 [crowd puller crowd pullers] noun ( … Useful english dictionary
crowd — noun a large number of people gathered together. ↘a large audience, especially at a sporting event. ↘informal, often derogatory a group of people with a common interest. verb 1》 [often as adjective crowded] (of a number of people) fill (a space)… … English new terms dictionary
crowd´ed|ness — crowd|ed «KROW dihd», adjective. 1. filled with a crowd. 2. filled; filled too full; packed: »Figurative. One crowded hour of glorious life is worth an age without a name (Scott). 3. close together; too close together. –crowd´ed|ly … Useful english dictionary
crowd´ed|ly — crowd|ed «KROW dihd», adjective. 1. filled with a crowd. 2. filled; filled too full; packed: »Figurative. One crowded hour of glorious life is worth an age without a name (Scott). 3. close together; too close together. –crowd´ed|ly … Useful english dictionary
crowd|ed — «KROW dihd», adjective. 1. filled with a crowd. 2. filled; filled too full; packed: »Figurative. One crowded hour of glorious life is worth an age without a name (Scott). 3. close together; too close together. –crowd´ed|ly … Useful english dictionary
crowd pleaser — UK [ˈkraʊd ˌpliːzə(r)] US [ˈkraʊd ˌplizər] noun [countable] [singular crowd pleaser plural crowd pleasers] informal someone or something that large numbers of people, e … Useful english dictionary
crowd-pleaser — noun Date: 1943 one (as a performer or product) that is notably or reliably popular or appealing < a flamboyant crowd pleaser given to mad feats of daring Tony Hendra > • crowd pleasing adjective … New Collegiate Dictionary
crowd surfer — noun Someone carried by a crowd; in crowd surfing … Wiktionary
