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101 gauge
[ɡei‹] 1. verb1) (to measure (something) very accurately: They gauged the hours of sunshine.) måle2) (to estimate, judge: Can you gauge her willingness to help?) vurdere2. noun1) (an instrument for measuring amount, size, speed etc: a petrol gauge.) måler2) (a standard size (of wire, bullets etc): gauge wire.) standardmål3) (the distance between the rails of a railway line.) sporvidde* * *[ɡei‹] 1. verb1) (to measure (something) very accurately: They gauged the hours of sunshine.) måle2) (to estimate, judge: Can you gauge her willingness to help?) vurdere2. noun1) (an instrument for measuring amount, size, speed etc: a petrol gauge.) måler2) (a standard size (of wire, bullets etc): gauge wire.) standardmål3) (the distance between the rails of a railway line.) sporvidde -
102 go off at a tangent
(to go off suddenly in another direction or on a different line of thought, action etc: It is difficult to have a sensible conversation with her, as she keeps going off at a tangent.) ryge ud ad en tangent* * *(to go off suddenly in another direction or on a different line of thought, action etc: It is difficult to have a sensible conversation with her, as she keeps going off at a tangent.) ryge ud ad en tangent -
103 graph
(a diagram consisting of a line or lines drawn to show changes in some quantity: a graph of temperature changes.) graf- graphic- graphically
- graph paper* * *(a diagram consisting of a line or lines drawn to show changes in some quantity: a graph of temperature changes.) graf- graphic- graphically
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104 hairline
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105 hedge
[he‹] 1. noun(a line of bushes etc planted so closely together that their branches form a solid mass, grown round the edges of gardens, fields etc.) hæk2. verb1) (to avoid giving a clear answer to a question.) undvige; tøve2) ((with in or off) to enclose (an area of land) with a hedge.) omgærde•- hedgehog- hedgerow* * *[he‹] 1. noun(a line of bushes etc planted so closely together that their branches form a solid mass, grown round the edges of gardens, fields etc.) hæk2. verb1) (to avoid giving a clear answer to a question.) undvige; tøve2) ((with in or off) to enclose (an area of land) with a hedge.) omgærde•- hedgehog- hedgerow -
106 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 -
107 hook
[huk] 1. noun1) (a small piece of metal shaped like a J fixed at the end of a fishing-line used for catching fish etc: a fish-hook.) krog; -krog2) (a bent piece of metal etc used for hanging coats, cups etc on, or a smaller one sewn on to a garment, for fastening it: Hang your jacket on that hook behind the door; hooks and eyes.) knage; hægte3) (in boxing, a kind of punch with the elbow bent: a left hook.) hook2. verb1) (to catch (a fish etc) with a hook: He hooked a large salmon.) få på krogen; fange2) (to fasten or to be fastened by a hook or hooks: He hooked the ladder on (to the branch); This bit hooks on to that bit; Could you hook my dress up down the back?) hægte; hænge3) (in golf, to hit (the ball) far to the left of where it should be (or to the right if one is left-handed).) skrue•- hooked- by hook or by crook
- off the hook* * *[huk] 1. noun1) (a small piece of metal shaped like a J fixed at the end of a fishing-line used for catching fish etc: a fish-hook.) krog; -krog2) (a bent piece of metal etc used for hanging coats, cups etc on, or a smaller one sewn on to a garment, for fastening it: Hang your jacket on that hook behind the door; hooks and eyes.) knage; hægte3) (in boxing, a kind of punch with the elbow bent: a left hook.) hook2. verb1) (to catch (a fish etc) with a hook: He hooked a large salmon.) få på krogen; fange2) (to fasten or to be fastened by a hook or hooks: He hooked the ladder on (to the branch); This bit hooks on to that bit; Could you hook my dress up down the back?) hægte; hænge3) (in golf, to hit (the ball) far to the left of where it should be (or to the right if one is left-handed).) skrue•- hooked- by hook or by crook
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108 horizon
(the line at which the earth and the sky seem to meet: The sun went down below the horizon; A ship could be seen on the horizon.) horisont- horizontally* * *(the line at which the earth and the sky seem to meet: The sun went down below the horizon; A ship could be seen on the horizon.) horisont- horizontally -
109 horizontal
[hori'zontl]adjective (at right angles to vertical; parallel to the horizon; lying level or flat: a horizontal line; a horizontal surface.) horisontal; vandret* * *[hori'zontl]adjective (at right angles to vertical; parallel to the horizon; lying level or flat: a horizontal line; a horizontal surface.) horisontal; vandret -
110 join
[‹oin] 1. verb1) ((often with up, on etc) to put together or connect: The electrician joined the wires (up) wrongly; You must join this piece (on) to that piece; He joined the two stories together to make a play; The island is joined to the mainland by a sandbank at low tide.) forbinde2) (to connect (two points) eg by a line, as in geometry: Join point A to point B.) forbinde3) (to become a member of (a group): Join our club!) blive medlem af4) ((sometimes with up) to meet and come together (with): This lane joins the main road; Do you know where the two rivers join?; They joined up with us for the remainder of the holiday.) løbe sammen; støde sammen; mødes; støde til5) (to come into the company of: I'll join you later in the restaurant.) støde til2. noun(a place where two things are joined: You can hardly see the joins in the material.) sammenføjning- join hands
- join in
- join up* * *[‹oin] 1. verb1) ((often with up, on etc) to put together or connect: The electrician joined the wires (up) wrongly; You must join this piece (on) to that piece; He joined the two stories together to make a play; The island is joined to the mainland by a sandbank at low tide.) forbinde2) (to connect (two points) eg by a line, as in geometry: Join point A to point B.) forbinde3) (to become a member of (a group): Join our club!) blive medlem af4) ((sometimes with up) to meet and come together (with): This lane joins the main road; Do you know where the two rivers join?; They joined up with us for the remainder of the holiday.) løbe sammen; støde sammen; mødes; støde til5) (to come into the company of: I'll join you later in the restaurant.) støde til2. noun(a place where two things are joined: You can hardly see the joins in the material.) sammenføjning- join hands
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111 lane
[lein]1) (a narrow road or street: a winding lane.) smal vej2) (used in the names of certain roads or streets: His address is 12 Penny Lane.) vej; -vej3) (a division of a road for one line of traffic: The new motorway has three lanes in each direction.) bane4) (a regular course across the sea taken by ships: a regular shipping lane.) sejlrute* * *[lein]1) (a narrow road or street: a winding lane.) smal vej2) (used in the names of certain roads or streets: His address is 12 Penny Lane.) vej; -vej3) (a division of a road for one line of traffic: The new motorway has three lanes in each direction.) bane4) (a regular course across the sea taken by ships: a regular shipping lane.) sejlrute -
112 linesman
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113 longitude
['loŋɡitju:d](the distance, measured in degrees on the map, that a place is east or west of a standard north-south line, usually that which passes through Greenwich: What is the latitude and longitude of that town?) længde; længdegrad- longitudinally* * *['loŋɡitju:d](the distance, measured in degrees on the map, that a place is east or west of a standard north-south line, usually that which passes through Greenwich: What is the latitude and longitude of that town?) længde; længdegrad- longitudinally -
114 northbound
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115 noughts and crosses
(a game in which the players try to make a line of three noughts or crosses between vertical and horizontal lines.) kryds og bolle* * *(a game in which the players try to make a line of three noughts or crosses between vertical and horizontal lines.) kryds og bolle -
116 oblique
[ə'bli:k]1) (sloping: He drew an oblique line from one corner of the paper to the other.) skrå2) (not straight or direct: He made an oblique reference to his work.) indirekte•* * *[ə'bli:k]1) (sloping: He drew an oblique line from one corner of the paper to the other.) skrå2) (not straight or direct: He made an oblique reference to his work.) indirekte• -
117 outline
1. noun1) (the line forming, or showing, the outer edge of something: He drew the outline of the face first, then added the features.) omrids2) (a short description of the main details of a plan etc: Don't tell me the whole story, just give me an outline.) hovedtræk2. verb(to draw or give the outline of.) skitsere* * *1. noun1) (the line forming, or showing, the outer edge of something: He drew the outline of the face first, then added the features.) omrids2) (a short description of the main details of a plan etc: Don't tell me the whole story, just give me an outline.) hovedtræk2. verb(to draw or give the outline of.) skitsere -
118 parting
1) (the act of leaving someone, saying goodbye etc: Their final parting was at the station.) afsked2) (a line dividing hair brushed in opposite directions on the head.) skilning* * *1) (the act of leaving someone, saying goodbye etc: Their final parting was at the station.) afsked2) (a line dividing hair brushed in opposite directions on the head.) skilning -
119 path
plural - paths; noun1) (a way made across the ground by the passing of people or animals: There is a path through the fields; a mountain path.) sti; -sti2) ((any place on) the line along which someone or something is moving: She stood right in the path of the bus.) retning•- pathway* * *plural - paths; noun1) (a way made across the ground by the passing of people or animals: There is a path through the fields; a mountain path.) sti; -sti2) ((any place on) the line along which someone or something is moving: She stood right in the path of the bus.) retning•- pathway -
120 pedigree
['pediɡri:] 1. noun1) (a list of the ancestors from whom a person or animal is descended: a dog's pedigree.) stamtavle2) (distinguished descent or ancestry: a man of pedigree.) baggrund; herkomst2. adjective((of an animal) pure-bred; from a long line of ancestors of the same breed: a herd of pedigree cattle.) race-* * *['pediɡri:] 1. noun1) (a list of the ancestors from whom a person or animal is descended: a dog's pedigree.) stamtavle2) (distinguished descent or ancestry: a man of pedigree.) baggrund; herkomst2. adjective((of an animal) pure-bred; from a long line of ancestors of the same breed: a herd of pedigree cattle.) race-
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