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1 tap
I 1. [tæp] noun(a quick touch or light knock or blow: I heard a tap at the door.) barškinimas, beldimas2. verb((often with at, on or with) to give a light knock (on or with something): He tapped at/on the window.) (pa)barðkinti, (pa)belsti- tap-dancer II 1. [tæp] noun((American faucet) any of several types of device (usually with a handle and valve that can be shut or opened) for controlling the flow of liquid or gas from a pipe, barrel etc: Turn the tap off/on!) čiaupas2. verb1) (to start using (a source, supply etc): The country has many rich resources that have not been tapped.) pradėti naudoti2) (to attach a device to (someone's telephone wires) in order to be able to listen to his telephone conversations: My phone was being tapped.) (į ką) įtaisyti klausymosi aparatą -
2 feathery
1) (of, like, or covered in, a feather or feathers: a feathery hat.) papuoštas plunksnomis, plunksnotas, plunksnų2) (soft and light: a feathery touch.) lengvas kaip plunksnelė -
3 insensitive
[in'sensətiv]( with to)1) (not noticing or not sympathetic towards (eg others' feelings): He was insensitive to her grief.) nejautrus2) ((with to) not feeling or not reacting to (touch, light etc): The dentist's injection numbed the nerves and made the tooth insensitive to the drill.) nejautrus• -
4 pat
[pæt] 1. noun1) (a light, gentle blow or touch, usually with the palm of the hand and showing affection: She gave the child a pat on the head.) (pa)tapšnojimas2) ((of butter) a small piece; a lump.) gumulėlis2. verb(to strike gently with the palm of the hand, usually as a sign of affection: He patted the horse's neck.) (pa)tapðnoti3. adverb((often off pat) memorized, prepared and ready to be said: He had the answer (off) pat.) beregint, tučtuojau
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light touch — UK US noun ► a friendly, relaxed, or humourous way of doing something: »She brings a light touch to the office hiring rituals, which makes everyone feel comfortable. ► a situation in which only a few people are in charge of something or something … Financial and business terms
light-touch — UK [ˌlaɪ(t)ˈtʌtʃ] / US adjective not very detailed or severe Their light touch approach to community policing has worked well … English dictionary
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light touch — noun momentary contact • Syn: ↑brush • Derivationally related forms: ↑brush (for: ↑brush) • Hypernyms: ↑touch, ↑touching … Useful english dictionary
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light-touch — … Useful english dictionary
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