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1 roll
I 1. [rəul] noun1) (anything flat (eg a piece of paper, a carpet) rolled into the shape of a tube, wound round a tube etc: a roll of kitchen foil; a toilet-roll.) ρολό2) (a small piece of baked bread dough, used eg for sandwiches: a cheese roll.) ψωμάκι, φραντζολάκι3) (an act of rolling: Our dog loves a roll on the grass.) κουτρουβάλα, στριφογύρισμα4) (a ship's action of rocking from side to side: She said that the roll of the ship made her feel ill.) κούνημα5) (a long low sound: the roll of thunder.) μπουμπουνητό6) (a thick mass of flesh: I'd like to get rid of these rolls of fat round my waist.) δίπλα7) (a series of quick beats (on a drum).) τυμπανοκρουσία2. verb1) (to move by turning over like a wheel or ball: The coin/pencil rolled under the table; He rolled the ball towards the puppy; The ball rolled away.) κυλώ, τσουλάω2) (to move on wheels, rollers etc: The children rolled the cart up the hill, then let it roll back down again.) κυλώ3) (to form (a piece of paper, a carpet) into the shape of a tube by winding: to roll the carpet back.) τυλίγω4) ((of a person or animal in a lying position) to turn over: The doctor rolled the patient (over) on to his side; The dog rolled on to its back.) ανοίγω (φύλλο): ισοπεδώνω, στρώνω5) (to shape (clay etc) into a ball or cylinder by turning it about between the hands: He rolled the clay into a ball.) κάνω μπάλα, κάνω ρολό6) (to cover with something by rolling: When the little girl's dress caught fire, they rolled her in a blanket.) τυλίγω7) (to make (something) flat or flatter by rolling something heavy over it: to roll a lawn; to roll pastry (out).) ανοίγω (φύλλο): ισοπεδώνω, στρώνω8) ((of a ship) to rock from side to side while travelling forwards: The storm made the ship roll.) κουνιέμαι, μποτζάρω9) (to make a series of low sounds: The thunder rolled; The drums rolled.) μπουμπουνίζω10) (to move (one's eyes) round in a circle to express fear, surprise etc.) κινώ κυκλικά τα μάτια μου11) (to travel in a car etc: We were rolling along merrily when a tyre burst.) ταξιδεύω με τροχοφόρο12) ((of waves, rivers etc) to move gently and steadily: The waves rolled in to the shore.) κυματίζω ελαφρά13) ((of time) to pass: Months rolled by.) περνώ•- roller- rolling
- roller-skate 3. verb(to move on roller-skates: You shouldn't roller-skate on the pavement.) κάνω πατίνι- roll in
- roll up II(a list of names, eg of pupils in a school etc: There are nine hundred pupils on the roll.) κατάλογος ονομάτων -
2 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.) αέρας, άνεμος2) (breath: Climbing these stairs takes all the wind out of me.) αναπνοή, ανάσα3) (air or gas in the stomach or intestines: His stomach pains were due to wind.) αέρια2. verb(to cause to be out of breath: The heavy blow winded him.) κόβω την ανάσα3. adjective((of a musical instrument) operated or played using air pressure, especially a person's breath.) πνευστός- 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.) τυλίγω2) (to make into a ball or coil: to wind wool.) τυλίγω, κάνω κουβάρι3) ((of a road etc) to twist and turn: The road winds up the mountain.) ελίσσομαι, κάνω κορδέλες4) (to tighten the spring of (a clock, watch etc) by turning a knob, handle etc: I forgot to wind my watch.) κουρδίζω•- winder- winding
- wind up
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3 pass
1. verb1) (to move towards and then beyond (something, by going past, through, by, over etc): I pass the shops on my way to work; The procession passed along the corridor.) περνώ2) (to move, give etc from one person, state etc to another: They passed the photographs around; The tradition is passed (on/down) from father to son.) δίνω,πασσάρω,μεταβιβάζω3) (to go or be beyond: This passes my understanding.) υπερβαίνω,ξεπερνώ4) ((of vehicles etc on a road) to overtake: The sports car passed me at a dangerous bend in the road.) προσπερνώ5) (to spend (time): They passed several weeks in the country.) περνώ6) ((of an official group, government etc) to accept or approve: The government has passed a resolution.) ψηφίζω7) (to give or announce (a judgement or sentence): The magistrate passed judgement on the prisoner.) εκδίδω(απόφαση),επιβάλλω(ποινή)8) (to end or go away: His sickness soon passed.) περνώ9) (to (judge to) be successful in (an examination etc): I passed my driving test.) περνώ,πετυχαίνω(σε)2. noun1) (a narrow path between mountains: a mountain pass.) πέρασμα,στενό2) (a ticket or card allowing a person to do something, eg to travel free or to get in to a building: You must show your pass before entering.) άδεια εισόδου,πάσο3) (a successful result in an examination, especially when below a distinction, honours etc: There were ten passes and no fails.) προβιβάσιμη βαθμολογία4) ((in ball games) a throw, kick, hit etc of the ball from one player to another: The centre-forward made a pass towards the goal.) πάσα•- passable- passing
- passer-by
- password
- in passing
- let something pass
- let pass
- pass as/for
- pass away
- pass the buck
- pass by
- pass off
- pass something or someone off as
- pass off as
- pass on
- pass out
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4 boot
[bu:t] 1. noun1) (a covering for the foot and lower part of the leg, usually made of leather etc: a pair of suede boots.) μπότα2) ((American trunk) a place for luggage in a motor-car etc.) πορτ-μπαγκάζ2. verb(to kick: He booted the ball out of the goal.) κλωτσώ- give- get the boot -
5 catch
[kæ ] 1. past tense, past participle - caught; verb1) (to stop and hold (something which is moving); to capture: He caught the cricket ball; The cat caught a mouse; Did you catch any fish?; I tried to catch his attention.) πιάνω2) (to be in time for, or get on (a train, bus etc): I'll have to catch the 9.45 (train) to London.) προλαβαίνω, παίρνω3) (to surprise (someone) in the act of: I caught him stealing (my vegetables).) τσακώνω4) (to become infected with (a disease or illness): He caught flu.) κολλώ, αρπάζω5) (to (cause to) become accidentally attached or held: The child caught her fingers in the car door.) πιάνω, μαγκώνω6) (to hit: The punch caught him on the chin.) χτυπώ7) (to manage to hear: Did you catch what she said?) πιάνω, αντιλαμβάνομαι8) (to start burning: I dropped a match on the pile of wood and it caught (fire) immediately.) αρπάζω2. noun1) (an act of catching: He took a fine catch behind the wicket.) πιάσιμο2) (a small device for holding (a door etc) in place: The catch on my suitcase is broken.) μπετούγια, γάντζος / κούμπωμα3) (the total amount (of eg fish) caught: the largest catch of mackerel this year.) ψαριά4) (a trick or problem: There's a catch in this question.) παγίδα•- catching- catchy
- catch-phrase
- catch-word
- catch someone's eye
- catch on
- catch out
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6 scramble
['skræmbl] 1. verb1) (to crawl or climb quickly, using arms and legs: They scrambled up the slope; He scrambled over the rocks.) σκαρφαλώνω με τα τέσσερα2) (to move hastily: He scrambled to his feet.) σπεύδω3) ((with for) to rush, or struggle with others, to get: The boys scrambled for the ball.) αγωνίζομαι,σκοτώνομαι(να πετύχω κάτι)4) (to distort (a telephone message etc) so that it can only be received and understood with a special receiver.) παραμορφώνω2. noun((sometimes with for) an act of scrambling; a rush or struggle: There was a scramble for the best bargains.) συμπλοκή,σπρωξίδι- scrambled eggs
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7 try
1. verb1) (to attempt or make an effort (to do, get etc): He tried to answer the questions; Let's try and climb that tree!) προσπαθώ2) (to test; to make an experiment (with) in order to find out whether something will be successful, satisfactory etc: She tried washing her hair with a new shampoo; Try one of these sweets.) δοκιμάζω3) (to judge (someone or their case) in a court of law: The prisoners were tried for murder.) δικάζω4) (to test the limits of; to strain: You are trying my patience.) θέτω σε δοκιμασία2. noun1) (an attempt or effort: Have a try (at the exam). I'm sure you will pass.) απόπειρα, προσπάθεια, δοκιμή2) (in rugby football, an act of putting the ball on the ground behind the opponents' goal-line: Our team scored three tries.) (ράγκμπι)•- trier- trying
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8 Wind
subs.Blast: Ar. and V. φύσημα, τό, V. ἄημα, τό, ἄησις, ἡ.Fair wind: V. οὖρος, ὁ (also Xen.), P. οὔριος ἄνεμος, ὁ.Before the wind: V. κατʼ οὖρον.East wind: P. and V. ἀπηλιώτης, ὁ.North wind: P. and V. βορρᾶς, ὁ, βορέας, ὁ (Eur., Cycl. 329; also Ar.).South wind: P. and V. νότος, ὁ (Æsch., frag.).West wind: P. ζέφυρος, ὁ (Arist.).Trade winds: P. ἐτησίαι, οἱ.Sheltered from the wind, adj.: V. ὑπήνεμος (also Xen.).A haven sheltered from the wind: V. λιμὴν εὐήνεμος (Eur., And. 749).Fling to the winds: met., see Reject.Fling his garlands to the winds and storms: V. στέμματʼ ἀνέμοις καὶ θυέλλαισιν μέθες (Eur., Bacch. 350).Your praises of the Phrygians I fling to the winds: V. Φρυγῶν ἐπαινέσεις ἀνέμοις φέρεσθαι παραδίδωμι (Eur., Tro. 418).Flatulence: P. φῦσαι, αἱ (Plat.).Breath: P. and V. πνεῦμα, τό, Ar. and V. πνοή, ἡ (rare P.), φύσημα, τό (also Plat. but rare P.). V. ἀμπνοή, ἡ.Get wind of, v.: P. προαισθάνεσθαι (gen. or absol.).——————subs.See Bend.——————v. trans.Wind into a ball: Ar. τολυπεύειν (absol.).Spin: Ar. and V. κυκλεῖν.V. intrans.Twist: P. and V. κυκλεῖσθαι, V. ἑλίσσεσθαι (also Plat. but rare P.), εἱλίσσεσθαι.Wind up: see Finish.Wind round: P. περιελίσσειν (τι περί τι).Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Wind
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