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2 crucify
(to put to death by fixing the hands and feet to a cross: Christ was crucified.) korsfæste- crucifix- crucifixion* * *(to put to death by fixing the hands and feet to a cross: Christ was crucified.) korsfæste- crucifix- crucifixion -
3 fumble
1) (to use one's hands awkwardly and with difficulty: He fumbled with the key; She fumbled about in her bag for her key.) fumle2) (to drop a ball (clumsily), or fail to hold or catch it.) tabe; miste* * *1) (to use one's hands awkwardly and with difficulty: He fumbled with the key; She fumbled about in her bag for her key.) fumle2) (to drop a ball (clumsily), or fail to hold or catch it.) tabe; miste -
4 hand
[hænd] 1. noun1) (the part of the body at the end of the arm.) hånd2) (a pointer on a clock, watch etc: Clocks usually have an hour hand and a minute hand.) viser3) (a person employed as a helper, crew member etc: a farm hand; All hands on deck!) mand; arbejder; medhjælper4) (help; assistance: Can I lend a hand?; Give me a hand with this box, please.) hjælp5) (a set of playing-cards dealt to a person: I had a very good hand so I thought I had a chance of winning.) kort6) (a measure (approximately centimetres) used for measuring the height of horses: a horse of 14 hands.) håndsbredde7) (handwriting: written in a neat hand.) håndskrift2. verb(often with back, down, up etc)1) (to give (something) to someone by hand: I handed him the book; He handed it back to me; I'll go up the ladder, and you can hand the tools up to me.) række; give2) (to pass, transfer etc into another's care etc: That is the end of my report from Paris. I'll now hand you back to Fred Smith in the television studio in London.) overgive•- handful- handbag
- handbill
- handbook
- handbrake
- handcuff
- handcuffs
- hand-lens
- handmade
- hand-operated
- hand-out
- hand-picked
- handshake
- handstand
- handwriting
- handwritten
- at hand
- at the hands of
- be hand in glove with someone
- be hand in glove
- by hand
- fall into the hands of someone
- fall into the hands
- force someone's hand
- get one's hands on
- give/lend a helping hand
- hand down
- hand in
- hand in hand
- hand on
- hand out
- hand-out
- handout
- hand over
- hand over fist
- hands down
- hands off!
- hands-on
- hands up!
- hand to hand
- have a hand in something
- have a hand in
- have/get/gain the upper hand
- hold hands with someone
- hold hands
- in good hands
- in hand
- in the hands of
- keep one's hand in
- off one's hands
- on hand
- on the one hand... on the other hand
-... on the other hand
- out of hand
- shake hands with someone / shake someone's hand
- shake hands with / shake someone's hand
- a show of hands
- take in hand
- to hand* * *[hænd] 1. noun1) (the part of the body at the end of the arm.) hånd2) (a pointer on a clock, watch etc: Clocks usually have an hour hand and a minute hand.) viser3) (a person employed as a helper, crew member etc: a farm hand; All hands on deck!) mand; arbejder; medhjælper4) (help; assistance: Can I lend a hand?; Give me a hand with this box, please.) hjælp5) (a set of playing-cards dealt to a person: I had a very good hand so I thought I had a chance of winning.) kort6) (a measure (approximately centimetres) used for measuring the height of horses: a horse of 14 hands.) håndsbredde7) (handwriting: written in a neat hand.) håndskrift2. verb(often with back, down, up etc)1) (to give (something) to someone by hand: I handed him the book; He handed it back to me; I'll go up the ladder, and you can hand the tools up to me.) række; give2) (to pass, transfer etc into another's care etc: That is the end of my report from Paris. I'll now hand you back to Fred Smith in the television studio in London.) overgive•- handful- handbag
- handbill
- handbook
- handbrake
- handcuff
- handcuffs
- hand-lens
- handmade
- hand-operated
- hand-out
- hand-picked
- handshake
- handstand
- handwriting
- handwritten
- at hand
- at the hands of
- be hand in glove with someone
- be hand in glove
- by hand
- fall into the hands of someone
- fall into the hands
- force someone's hand
- get one's hands on
- give/lend a helping hand
- hand down
- hand in
- hand in hand
- hand on
- hand out
- hand-out
- handout
- hand over
- hand over fist
- hands down
- hands off!
- hands-on
- hands up!
- hand to hand
- have a hand in something
- have a hand in
- have/get/gain the upper hand
- hold hands with someone
- hold hands
- in good hands
- in hand
- in the hands of
- keep one's hand in
- off one's hands
- on hand
- on the one hand... on the other hand
-... on the other hand
- out of hand
- shake hands with someone / shake someone's hand
- shake hands with / shake someone's hand
- a show of hands
- take in hand
- to hand -
5 black
[blæk] 1. adjective1) (of the colour in which these words are printed: black paint.) sort2) (without light: a black night; The night was black and starless.) sort3) (dirty: Your hands are black!; black hands from lifting coal.) sort4) (without milk: black coffee.) sort5) (evil: black magic.) sort6) ((often offensive: currently acceptable in the United States, South Africa etc) Negro, of African, West Indian descent.) neger; sort7) ((especially South Africa) coloured; of mixed descent (increasingly used by people of mixed descent to refer to themselves).) farvet2. noun1) (the colour in which these words are printed: Black and white are opposites.) sort2) (something (eg paint) black in colour: I've used up all the black.) sort3) ((often with capital: often offensive: currently acceptable in the United states, South Africa etc) a Negro; a person of African, West Indian etc descent.) neger3. verb(to make black.) farve sort; mørklægge- blacken
- black art/magic
- blackbird
- blackboard
- black box
- the Black Death
- black eye
- blackhead
- blacklist 4. verb(to put (a person etc) on such a list.) sortliste; føre en på den sorte liste5. noun(the act of blackmailing: money got by blackmail.) afpresning- Black Maria
- black market
- black marketeer
- blackout
- black sheep
- blacksmith
- black and blue
- black out
- in black and white* * *[blæk] 1. adjective1) (of the colour in which these words are printed: black paint.) sort2) (without light: a black night; The night was black and starless.) sort3) (dirty: Your hands are black!; black hands from lifting coal.) sort4) (without milk: black coffee.) sort5) (evil: black magic.) sort6) ((often offensive: currently acceptable in the United States, South Africa etc) Negro, of African, West Indian descent.) neger; sort7) ((especially South Africa) coloured; of mixed descent (increasingly used by people of mixed descent to refer to themselves).) farvet2. noun1) (the colour in which these words are printed: Black and white are opposites.) sort2) (something (eg paint) black in colour: I've used up all the black.) sort3) ((often with capital: often offensive: currently acceptable in the United states, South Africa etc) a Negro; a person of African, West Indian etc descent.) neger3. verb(to make black.) farve sort; mørklægge- blacken
- black art/magic
- blackbird
- blackboard
- black box
- the Black Death
- black eye
- blackhead
- blacklist 4. verb(to put (a person etc) on such a list.) sortliste; føre en på den sorte liste5. noun(the act of blackmailing: money got by blackmail.) afpresning- Black Maria
- black market
- black marketeer
- blackout
- black sheep
- blacksmith
- black and blue
- black out
- in black and white -
6 lay
I 1. [lei] past tense, past participle - laid; verb1) (to place, set or put (down), often carefully: She laid the clothes in a drawer / on a chair; He laid down his pencil; She laid her report before the committee.) lægge; anbringe; præsentere2) (to place in a lying position: She laid the baby on his back.) lægge; anbringe3) (to put in order or arrange: She went to lay the table for dinner; to lay one's plans / a trap.) dække; lægge4) (to flatten: The animal laid back its ears; The wind laid the corn flat.) lægge ned5) (to cause to disappear or become quiet: to lay a ghost / doubts.) få til at forsvinde; få til at tie6) ((of a bird) to produce (eggs): The hen laid four eggs; My hens are laying well.) lægge7) (to bet: I'll lay five pounds that you don't succeed.) vædde•- layer2. verb(to put, cut or arrange in layers: She had her hair layered by the hairdresser.) lægge; lægge i lag- layabout- lay-by
- layout
- laid up
- lay aside
- lay bare
- lay by
- lay down
- lay one's hands on
- lay hands on
- lay in
- lay low
- lay off
- lay on
- lay out
- lay up
- lay waste II see lie II III [lei] adjective1) (not a member of the clergy: lay preachers.) læg-2) (not an expert or a professional (in a particular subject): Doctors tend to use words that lay people don't understand.) læg-•- laymanIV [lei] noun(an epic poem.) kvad* * *I 1. [lei] past tense, past participle - laid; verb1) (to place, set or put (down), often carefully: She laid the clothes in a drawer / on a chair; He laid down his pencil; She laid her report before the committee.) lægge; anbringe; præsentere2) (to place in a lying position: She laid the baby on his back.) lægge; anbringe3) (to put in order or arrange: She went to lay the table for dinner; to lay one's plans / a trap.) dække; lægge4) (to flatten: The animal laid back its ears; The wind laid the corn flat.) lægge ned5) (to cause to disappear or become quiet: to lay a ghost / doubts.) få til at forsvinde; få til at tie6) ((of a bird) to produce (eggs): The hen laid four eggs; My hens are laying well.) lægge7) (to bet: I'll lay five pounds that you don't succeed.) vædde•- layer2. verb(to put, cut or arrange in layers: She had her hair layered by the hairdresser.) lægge; lægge i lag- layabout- lay-by
- layout
- laid up
- lay aside
- lay bare
- lay by
- lay down
- lay one's hands on
- lay hands on
- lay in
- lay low
- lay off
- lay on
- lay out
- lay up
- lay waste II see lie II III [lei] adjective1) (not a member of the clergy: lay preachers.) læg-2) (not an expert or a professional (in a particular subject): Doctors tend to use words that lay people don't understand.) læg-•- laymanIV [lei] noun(an epic poem.) kvad -
7 cup
1. noun1) (a usually round hollow container to hold liquid for drinking, often with a handle: a teacup; a cup of tea.) kop2) (an ornamental vessel, usually of silver or other metal, given as a prize in sports events etc: They won the Football League Cup.) pokal2. verb1) (to form (one's hands) into the shape of a cup: He cupped his hands round his mouth and called.) danne skål med hænderne2) (to hold (something) in one's cupped hands: He cupped the egg in his hands.) holde nænsomt•- cupful- cupboard
- cup final
- cup-tie
- one's cup of tea* * *1. noun1) (a usually round hollow container to hold liquid for drinking, often with a handle: a teacup; a cup of tea.) kop2) (an ornamental vessel, usually of silver or other metal, given as a prize in sports events etc: They won the Football League Cup.) pokal2. verb1) (to form (one's hands) into the shape of a cup: He cupped his hands round his mouth and called.) danne skål med hænderne2) (to hold (something) in one's cupped hands: He cupped the egg in his hands.) holde nænsomt•- cupful- cupboard
- cup final
- cup-tie
- one's cup of tea -
8 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.) holde2) (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.) holde3) (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.) holde4) (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?) holde5) (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.) holde6) (to (be able to) contain: This jug holds two pints; You can't hold water in a handkerchief; This drawer holds all my shirts.) indeholde7) (to cause to take place: The meeting will be held next week; We'll hold the meeting in the hall.) afholde8) (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.) holde9) (to have or be in (a job etc): He held the position of company secretary for five years.) have; være10) (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.) tro; holde11) (to continue to be valid or apply: Our offer will hold until next week; These rules hold under all circumstances.) gælde12) ((with to) to force (a person) to do something he has promised to do: I intend to hold him to his promises.) holde nogen fast til noget13) (to defend: They held the castle against the enemy.) holde; forsvare14) (not to be beaten by: The general realized that the soldiers could not hold the enemy for long.) forsvare sig imod15) (to keep (a person's attention): If you can't hold your pupils' attention, you can't be a good teacher.) holde; bevare16) (to keep someone in a certain state: Don't hold us in suspense, what was the final decision?) holde hen17) (to celebrate: The festival is held on 24 June.) fejre18) (to be the owner of: He holds shares in this company.) eje19) ((of good weather) to continue: I hope the weather holds until after the school sports.) holde20) ((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?) vente21) (to continue to sing: Please hold that note for four whole beats.) holde22) (to keep (something): They'll hold your luggage at the station until you collect it.) opbevare23) ((of the future) to be going to produce: I wonder what the future holds for me?) bringe2. noun1) (the act of holding: He caught/got/laid/took hold of the rope and pulled; Keep hold of that rope.) hold; greb2) (power; influence: He has a strange hold over that girl.) magt; indflydelse3) ((in wrestling etc) a manner of holding one's opponent: The wrestler invented a new hold.) greb; tag•- - 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.) last* * *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.) holde2) (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.) holde3) (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.) holde4) (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?) holde5) (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.) holde6) (to (be able to) contain: This jug holds two pints; You can't hold water in a handkerchief; This drawer holds all my shirts.) indeholde7) (to cause to take place: The meeting will be held next week; We'll hold the meeting in the hall.) afholde8) (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.) holde9) (to have or be in (a job etc): He held the position of company secretary for five years.) have; være10) (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.) tro; holde11) (to continue to be valid or apply: Our offer will hold until next week; These rules hold under all circumstances.) gælde12) ((with to) to force (a person) to do something he has promised to do: I intend to hold him to his promises.) holde nogen fast til noget13) (to defend: They held the castle against the enemy.) holde; forsvare14) (not to be beaten by: The general realized that the soldiers could not hold the enemy for long.) forsvare sig imod15) (to keep (a person's attention): If you can't hold your pupils' attention, you can't be a good teacher.) holde; bevare16) (to keep someone in a certain state: Don't hold us in suspense, what was the final decision?) holde hen17) (to celebrate: The festival is held on 24 June.) fejre18) (to be the owner of: He holds shares in this company.) eje19) ((of good weather) to continue: I hope the weather holds until after the school sports.) holde20) ((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?) vente21) (to continue to sing: Please hold that note for four whole beats.) holde22) (to keep (something): They'll hold your luggage at the station until you collect it.) opbevare23) ((of the future) to be going to produce: I wonder what the future holds for me?) bringe2. noun1) (the act of holding: He caught/got/laid/took hold of the rope and pulled; Keep hold of that rope.) hold; greb2) (power; influence: He has a strange hold over that girl.) magt; indflydelse3) ((in wrestling etc) a manner of holding one's opponent: The wrestler invented a new hold.) greb; tag•- - 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.) last -
9 clap
[klæp] 1. past tense, past participle - clapped; verb1) (to strike the palms of the hands together eg to show approval, to mark a rhythm, or to gain attention etc: When the singer appeared, the audience started to clap loudly; They clapped the speech enthusiastically; Clap your hands in time to the music.) klappe2) (to strike (someone) with the palm of the hand, often in a friendly way: He clapped him on the back and congratulated him.) klappe; slå3) (to put suddenly (into prison, chains etc): They clapped him in jail.) smide; kaste2. noun1) (a sudden noise (of thunder).) tordenskrald2) (an act of clapping: They gave the performer a clap; He gave me a clap on the back.) klappen* * *[klæp] 1. past tense, past participle - clapped; verb1) (to strike the palms of the hands together eg to show approval, to mark a rhythm, or to gain attention etc: When the singer appeared, the audience started to clap loudly; They clapped the speech enthusiastically; Clap your hands in time to the music.) klappe2) (to strike (someone) with the palm of the hand, often in a friendly way: He clapped him on the back and congratulated him.) klappe; slå3) (to put suddenly (into prison, chains etc): They clapped him in jail.) smide; kaste2. noun1) (a sudden noise (of thunder).) tordenskrald2) (an act of clapping: They gave the performer a clap; He gave me a clap on the back.) klappen -
10 manicure
['mænikjuə] 1. verb(to care for (the hands and nails): She manicures her nails every night.) ordne negle2. noun(a treatment for the hands and nails: I'm going for a manicure.) manicure* * *['mænikjuə] 1. verb(to care for (the hands and nails): She manicures her nails every night.) ordne negle2. noun(a treatment for the hands and nails: I'm going for a manicure.) manicure -
11 warm
[wo:m] 1. adjective1) (moderately, or comfortably, hot: Are you warm enough, or shall I close the window?; a warm summer's day.) varm2) ((of clothes) protecting the wearer from the cold: a warm jumper.) varm3) (welcoming, friendly, enthusiastic etc: a warm welcome; a warm smile.) varm4) (tending to make one hot: This is warm work!) svedig5) ((of colours) enriched by a certain quantity of red or pink, or (of red etc) rich and bright: a warm red; I don't want white walls - I want something warmer.) varm2. verb1) (to make moderately hot: He warmed his hands in front of the fire.) varme2) (to become friendly (towards) or enthusiastic (about): She warmed to his charm.) blive betaget af3. noun(an act of warming: Give your hands a warm in front of the fire.) opvarmning- warmly- warmness
- warmth
- warm-blooded
- warmed-over
- warmhearted
- warmheartedness
- warm up* * *[wo:m] 1. adjective1) (moderately, or comfortably, hot: Are you warm enough, or shall I close the window?; a warm summer's day.) varm2) ((of clothes) protecting the wearer from the cold: a warm jumper.) varm3) (welcoming, friendly, enthusiastic etc: a warm welcome; a warm smile.) varm4) (tending to make one hot: This is warm work!) svedig5) ((of colours) enriched by a certain quantity of red or pink, or (of red etc) rich and bright: a warm red; I don't want white walls - I want something warmer.) varm2. verb1) (to make moderately hot: He warmed his hands in front of the fire.) varme2) (to become friendly (towards) or enthusiastic (about): She warmed to his charm.) blive betaget af3. noun(an act of warming: Give your hands a warm in front of the fire.) opvarmning- warmly- warmness
- warmth
- warm-blooded
- warmed-over
- warmhearted
- warmheartedness
- warm up -
12 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.) rulle; -rulle2) (a small piece of baked bread dough, used eg for sandwiches: a cheese roll.) bolle; -bolle3) (an act of rolling: Our dog loves a roll on the grass.) rul4) (a ship's action of rocking from side to side: She said that the roll of the ship made her feel ill.) rulning5) (a long low sound: the roll of thunder.) bulder6) (a thick mass of flesh: I'd like to get rid of these rolls of fat round my waist.) dælle7) (a series of quick beats (on a drum).) trommehvirvel2. 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.) rulle; trille2) (to move on wheels, rollers etc: The children rolled the cart up the hill, then let it roll back down again.) rulle; trille3) (to form (a piece of paper, a carpet) into the shape of a tube by winding: to roll the carpet back.) rulle4) ((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.) rulle5) (to shape (clay etc) into a ball or cylinder by turning it about between the hands: He rolled the clay into a ball.) forme6) (to cover with something by rolling: When the little girl's dress caught fire, they rolled her in a blanket.) rulle ind i7) (to make (something) flat or flatter by rolling something heavy over it: to roll a lawn; to roll pastry (out).) tromle; rulle8) ((of a ship) to rock from side to side while travelling forwards: The storm made the ship roll.) rulle9) (to make a series of low sounds: The thunder rolled; The drums rolled.) buldre10) (to move (one's eyes) round in a circle to express fear, surprise etc.) rulle11) (to travel in a car etc: We were rolling along merrily when a tyre burst.) trille12) ((of waves, rivers etc) to move gently and steadily: The waves rolled in to the shore.) rulle13) ((of time) to pass: Months rolled by.) gå•- roller- rolling
- roller-skate 3. verb(to move on roller-skates: You shouldn't roller-skate on the pavement.) løbe på rulleskøjter- roll in
- roll up II(a list of names, eg of pupils in a school etc: There are nine hundred pupils on the roll.) navneliste* * *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.) rulle; -rulle2) (a small piece of baked bread dough, used eg for sandwiches: a cheese roll.) bolle; -bolle3) (an act of rolling: Our dog loves a roll on the grass.) rul4) (a ship's action of rocking from side to side: She said that the roll of the ship made her feel ill.) rulning5) (a long low sound: the roll of thunder.) bulder6) (a thick mass of flesh: I'd like to get rid of these rolls of fat round my waist.) dælle7) (a series of quick beats (on a drum).) trommehvirvel2. 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.) rulle; trille2) (to move on wheels, rollers etc: The children rolled the cart up the hill, then let it roll back down again.) rulle; trille3) (to form (a piece of paper, a carpet) into the shape of a tube by winding: to roll the carpet back.) rulle4) ((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.) rulle5) (to shape (clay etc) into a ball or cylinder by turning it about between the hands: He rolled the clay into a ball.) forme6) (to cover with something by rolling: When the little girl's dress caught fire, they rolled her in a blanket.) rulle ind i7) (to make (something) flat or flatter by rolling something heavy over it: to roll a lawn; to roll pastry (out).) tromle; rulle8) ((of a ship) to rock from side to side while travelling forwards: The storm made the ship roll.) rulle9) (to make a series of low sounds: The thunder rolled; The drums rolled.) buldre10) (to move (one's eyes) round in a circle to express fear, surprise etc.) rulle11) (to travel in a car etc: We were rolling along merrily when a tyre burst.) trille12) ((of waves, rivers etc) to move gently and steadily: The waves rolled in to the shore.) rulle13) ((of time) to pass: Months rolled by.) gå•- roller- rolling
- roller-skate 3. verb(to move on roller-skates: You shouldn't roller-skate on the pavement.) løbe på rulleskøjter- roll in
- roll up II(a list of names, eg of pupils in a school etc: There are nine hundred pupils on the roll.) navneliste -
13 scuttle
I verb(to hurry with short, quick steps.) pileII verb((of a ship's crew) to make a hole in (the ship) in order to sink it: The sailors scuttled the ship to prevent it falling into enemy hands.) sænke* * *I verb(to hurry with short, quick steps.) pileII verb((of a ship's crew) to make a hole in (the ship) in order to sink it: The sailors scuttled the ship to prevent it falling into enemy hands.) sænke -
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15 chafe
[ eif]1) (to make warm by rubbing with the hands.) gnide2) (to make or become sore by rubbing: These tight shoes chafe my feet.) gnave(s); irritere(s)3) (to become impatient: Everyone's chafing at the delay.) harmes* * *[ eif]1) (to make warm by rubbing with the hands.) gnide2) (to make or become sore by rubbing: These tight shoes chafe my feet.) gnave(s); irritere(s)3) (to become impatient: Everyone's chafing at the delay.) harmes -
16 change
[ ein‹] 1. verb1) (to make or become different: They have changed the time of the train; He has changed since I saw him last.) forandre sig; ændre2) (to give or leave (one thing etc for another): She changed my library books for me.) bytte3) ((sometimes with into) to remove (clothes etc) and replace them by clean or different ones: I'm just going to change (my shirt); I'll change into an old pair of trousers.) skifte4) ((with into) to make into or become (something different): The prince was changed into a frog.) forvandle5) (to give or receive (one kind of money for another): Could you change this bank-note for cash?) veksle; bytte2. noun1) (the process of becoming or making different: The town is undergoing change.) forandring2) (an instance of this: a change in the programme.) ændring3) (a substitution of one thing for another: a change of clothes.) erstatning; skifte-4) (coins rather than paper money: I'll have to give you a note - I have no change.) småpenge5) (money left over or given back from the amount given in payment: He paid with a dollar and got 20 cents change.) byttepenge6) (a holiday, rest etc: He has been ill - the change will do him good.) forandring•- change hands
- a change of heart
- the change of life
- change one's mind
- for a change* * *[ ein‹] 1. verb1) (to make or become different: They have changed the time of the train; He has changed since I saw him last.) forandre sig; ændre2) (to give or leave (one thing etc for another): She changed my library books for me.) bytte3) ((sometimes with into) to remove (clothes etc) and replace them by clean or different ones: I'm just going to change (my shirt); I'll change into an old pair of trousers.) skifte4) ((with into) to make into or become (something different): The prince was changed into a frog.) forvandle5) (to give or receive (one kind of money for another): Could you change this bank-note for cash?) veksle; bytte2. noun1) (the process of becoming or making different: The town is undergoing change.) forandring2) (an instance of this: a change in the programme.) ændring3) (a substitution of one thing for another: a change of clothes.) erstatning; skifte-4) (coins rather than paper money: I'll have to give you a note - I have no change.) småpenge5) (money left over or given back from the amount given in payment: He paid with a dollar and got 20 cents change.) byttepenge6) (a holiday, rest etc: He has been ill - the change will do him good.) forandring•- change hands
- a change of heart
- the change of life
- change one's mind
- for a change -
17 clamber
['klæmbə](to climb by holding on with hands and feet: clambering over the rocks.) klatre* * *['klæmbə](to climb by holding on with hands and feet: clambering over the rocks.) klatre -
18 clutch
1. verb1) ((with at) to try to take hold of: I clutched at a floating piece of wood to save myself from drowning.) hage sig fast i; klynge sig til2) (to hold tightly (in the hands): She was clutching a 50-cent piece.) holde hårdt på noget (i hænderne)2. noun1) (control or power: He fell into the clutches of the enemy.) klo; i kløerne på2) ((the pedal operating) a device by means of which two moving parts of an engine may be connected or disconnected: He released the clutch and the car started to move.) koblingspedal; kobling•* * *1. verb1) ((with at) to try to take hold of: I clutched at a floating piece of wood to save myself from drowning.) hage sig fast i; klynge sig til2) (to hold tightly (in the hands): She was clutching a 50-cent piece.) holde hårdt på noget (i hænderne)2. noun1) (control or power: He fell into the clutches of the enemy.) klo; i kløerne på2) ((the pedal operating) a device by means of which two moving parts of an engine may be connected or disconnected: He released the clutch and the car started to move.) koblingspedal; kobling• -
19 contact
['kontækt] 1. noun1) (physical touch or nearness: Her hands came into contact with acid; Has she been in contact with measles?) kontakt; forbindelse2) (communication: I've lost contact with all my old friends; We have succeeded in making (radio) contact with the ship; How can I get in contact with him?) kontakt; forbindelse3) (a person with influence, knowledge etc which might be useful: I made several good contacts in London.) kontakt; forbindelse4) ((a place where) a wire etc carrying electric current (may be attached): the contacts on the battery.) kontakt5) (a person who has been near someone with an infectious disease: We must trace all known contacts of the cholera victim.) smittebærer6) (a person or thing that provides a means of communicating with someone: His radio is his only contact with the outside world.) kontakt; forbindelse2. verb(to get in touch with in order to give or share information etc: I'll contact you by telephone.) kontakte* * *['kontækt] 1. noun1) (physical touch or nearness: Her hands came into contact with acid; Has she been in contact with measles?) kontakt; forbindelse2) (communication: I've lost contact with all my old friends; We have succeeded in making (radio) contact with the ship; How can I get in contact with him?) kontakt; forbindelse3) (a person with influence, knowledge etc which might be useful: I made several good contacts in London.) kontakt; forbindelse4) ((a place where) a wire etc carrying electric current (may be attached): the contacts on the battery.) kontakt5) (a person who has been near someone with an infectious disease: We must trace all known contacts of the cholera victim.) smittebærer6) (a person or thing that provides a means of communicating with someone: His radio is his only contact with the outside world.) kontakt; forbindelse2. verb(to get in touch with in order to give or share information etc: I'll contact you by telephone.) kontakte -
20 cool
[ku:l] 1. adjective1) (slightly cold: cool weather.) kølig2) (calm or not excitable: He's very cool in a crisis.) kold; fattet3) (not very friendly: He was very cool towards me.) kold; kølig4) ((slang) great; terrific; fantastic: Wow, that's really cool!; You look cool in those jeans!) smart; lækker; checket; cool2. verb1) (to make or become less warm: The jelly will cool better in the refrigerator; She cooled her hands in the stream.) blive kold; køle; afkøle2) (to become less strong: His affection for her has cooled; Her anger cooled.) køle af3. noun(cool air or atmosphere: the cool of the evening.) kulde; kølighed- coolly- coolness
- cool-headed
- cool down
- keep one's cool
- lose one's cool* * *[ku:l] 1. adjective1) (slightly cold: cool weather.) kølig2) (calm or not excitable: He's very cool in a crisis.) kold; fattet3) (not very friendly: He was very cool towards me.) kold; kølig4) ((slang) great; terrific; fantastic: Wow, that's really cool!; You look cool in those jeans!) smart; lækker; checket; cool2. verb1) (to make or become less warm: The jelly will cool better in the refrigerator; She cooled her hands in the stream.) blive kold; køle; afkøle2) (to become less strong: His affection for her has cooled; Her anger cooled.) køle af3. noun(cool air or atmosphere: the cool of the evening.) kulde; kølighed- coolly- coolness
- cool-headed
- cool down
- keep one's cool
- lose one's cool
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