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1 rubber
1) (( also adjective) (of) a strong elastic substance made from the juice of certain plants (especially the rubber tree), or an artificial substitute for this: Tyres are made of rubber; rubber boots.) gummi; gummi-2) ((also eraser) a piece of rubber used to rub out pencil etc marks: a pencil, a ruler and a rubber.) viskelæder3) ((slang) a condom.) gummi4) (a rubber band.) elastik•- rubbery- rubber band
- rubber stamp* * *1) (( also adjective) (of) a strong elastic substance made from the juice of certain plants (especially the rubber tree), or an artificial substitute for this: Tyres are made of rubber; rubber boots.) gummi; gummi-2) ((also eraser) a piece of rubber used to rub out pencil etc marks: a pencil, a ruler and a rubber.) viskelæder3) ((slang) a condom.) gummi4) (a rubber band.) elastik•- rubbery- rubber band
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3 scribble
['skribl] 1. verb1) (to write quickly or carelessly: He scribbled a message.) kradse ned2) (to make meaningless marks with a pencil etc: That child has scribbled all over the wall.) lave kruseduller2. noun1) (untidy, careless handwriting.) kragetær2) (a mark etc made by scribbling.) kragetær•* * *['skribl] 1. verb1) (to write quickly or carelessly: He scribbled a message.) kradse ned2) (to make meaningless marks with a pencil etc: That child has scribbled all over the wall.) lave kruseduller2. noun1) (untidy, careless handwriting.) kragetær2) (a mark etc made by scribbling.) kragetær• -
4 stub
1. noun1) (a stump or short remaining end of eg a cigarette, pencil etc: The ashtray contained seven cigarette stubs.) skod; -skod2) (the counterfoil or retained section of a cheque etc.) slip2. verb(to hurt (especially a toe) by striking it against something hard: She stubbed her toe(s) against the bedpost.) støde- stubby- stub out* * *1. noun1) (a stump or short remaining end of eg a cigarette, pencil etc: The ashtray contained seven cigarette stubs.) skod; -skod2) (the counterfoil or retained section of a cheque etc.) slip2. verb(to hurt (especially a toe) by striking it against something hard: She stubbed her toe(s) against the bedpost.) støde- stubby- stub out -
5 stump
1. noun1) (the part of a tree left in the ground after the trunk has been cut down: He sat on a (tree-)stump and ate his sandwiches.) stub2) (the part of a limb, tooth, pencil etc remaining after the main part has been cut or broken off, worn away etc.) stump3) (in cricket, one of the three upright sticks forming the wicket.) gærdepind2. verb1) (to walk with heavy, stamping steps: He stumped angrily out of the room.) stampe2) (to puzzle or baffle completely: I'm stumped!) bringe i vildrede•- stumpy- stump up* * *1. noun1) (the part of a tree left in the ground after the trunk has been cut down: He sat on a (tree-)stump and ate his sandwiches.) stub2) (the part of a limb, tooth, pencil etc remaining after the main part has been cut or broken off, worn away etc.) stump3) (in cricket, one of the three upright sticks forming the wicket.) gærdepind2. verb1) (to walk with heavy, stamping steps: He stumped angrily out of the room.) stampe2) (to puzzle or baffle completely: I'm stumped!) bringe i vildrede•- stumpy- stump up -
6 lead
I 1. [li:d] past tense, past participle - led; verb1) (to guide or direct or cause to go in a certain direction: Follow my car and I'll lead you to the motorway; She took the child by the hand and led him across the road; He was leading the horse into the stable; The sound of hammering led us to the garage; You led us to believe that we would be paid!) lede; føre2) (to go or carry to a particular place or along a particular course: A small path leads through the woods.) føre3) ((with to) to cause or bring about a certain situation or state of affairs: The heavy rain led to serious floods.) medføre4) (to be first (in): An official car led the procession; He is still leading in the competition.) føre5) (to live (a certain kind of life): She leads a pleasant existence on a Greek island.) leve; føre2. noun1) (the front place or position: He has taken over the lead in the race.) føring2) (the state of being first: We have a lead over the rest of the world in this kind of research.) føring3) (the act of leading: We all followed his lead.) ledelse4) (the amount by which one is ahead of others: He has a lead of twenty metres (over the man in second place).) føring5) (a leather strap or chain for leading a dog etc: All dogs must be kept on a lead.) snor6) (a piece of information which will help to solve a mystery etc: The police have several leads concerning the identity of the thief.) spor; fingerpeg7) (a leading part in a play etc: Who plays the lead in that film?) hovedrolle•- leader- leadership
- lead on
- lead up the garden path
- lead up to
- lead the way II [led] noun1) (( also adjective) (of) an element, a soft, heavy, bluish-grey metal: lead pipes; Are these pipes made of lead or copper?) bly; bly-2) (the part of a pencil that leaves a mark: The lead of my pencil has broken.) stift•- leaden* * *I 1. [li:d] past tense, past participle - led; verb1) (to guide or direct or cause to go in a certain direction: Follow my car and I'll lead you to the motorway; She took the child by the hand and led him across the road; He was leading the horse into the stable; The sound of hammering led us to the garage; You led us to believe that we would be paid!) lede; føre2) (to go or carry to a particular place or along a particular course: A small path leads through the woods.) føre3) ((with to) to cause or bring about a certain situation or state of affairs: The heavy rain led to serious floods.) medføre4) (to be first (in): An official car led the procession; He is still leading in the competition.) føre5) (to live (a certain kind of life): She leads a pleasant existence on a Greek island.) leve; føre2. noun1) (the front place or position: He has taken over the lead in the race.) føring2) (the state of being first: We have a lead over the rest of the world in this kind of research.) føring3) (the act of leading: We all followed his lead.) ledelse4) (the amount by which one is ahead of others: He has a lead of twenty metres (over the man in second place).) føring5) (a leather strap or chain for leading a dog etc: All dogs must be kept on a lead.) snor6) (a piece of information which will help to solve a mystery etc: The police have several leads concerning the identity of the thief.) spor; fingerpeg7) (a leading part in a play etc: Who plays the lead in that film?) hovedrolle•- leader- leadership
- lead on
- lead up the garden path
- lead up to
- lead the way II [led] noun1) (( also adjective) (of) an element, a soft, heavy, bluish-grey metal: lead pipes; Are these pipes made of lead or copper?) bly; bly-2) (the part of a pencil that leaves a mark: The lead of my pencil has broken.) stift•- leaden -
7 stroke
[strəuk] I noun1) (an act of hitting, or the blow given: He felled the tree with one stroke of the axe; the stroke of a whip.) slag2) (a sudden occurrence of something: a stroke of lightning; an unfortunate stroke of fate; What a stroke of luck to find that money!) lynnedslag; skæbnetilfælde; lykketræf3) (the sound made by a clock striking the hour: She arrived on the stroke of (= punctually at) ten.) slag4) (a movement or mark made in one direction by a pen, pencil, paintbrush etc: short, even pencil strokes.) strøg5) (a single pull of an oar in rowing, or a hit with the bat in playing cricket.) slag6) (a movement of the arms and legs in swimming, or a particular method of swimming: He swam with slow, strong strokes; Can you do breaststroke/backstroke?) tag; svømning; -svømning7) (an effort or action: I haven't done a stroke (of work) all day.) pind8) (a sudden attack of illness which damages the brain, causing paralysis, loss of feeling in the body etc.) hjerneblødning; slagtilfælde•II 1. verb(to rub (eg a furry animal) gently and repeatedly in one direction, especially as a sign of affection: He stroked the cat / her hair; The dog loves being stroked.) stryge2. noun(an act of stroking: He gave the dog a stroke.) kærtegn; aen* * *[strəuk] I noun1) (an act of hitting, or the blow given: He felled the tree with one stroke of the axe; the stroke of a whip.) slag2) (a sudden occurrence of something: a stroke of lightning; an unfortunate stroke of fate; What a stroke of luck to find that money!) lynnedslag; skæbnetilfælde; lykketræf3) (the sound made by a clock striking the hour: She arrived on the stroke of (= punctually at) ten.) slag4) (a movement or mark made in one direction by a pen, pencil, paintbrush etc: short, even pencil strokes.) strøg5) (a single pull of an oar in rowing, or a hit with the bat in playing cricket.) slag6) (a movement of the arms and legs in swimming, or a particular method of swimming: He swam with slow, strong strokes; Can you do breaststroke/backstroke?) tag; svømning; -svømning7) (an effort or action: I haven't done a stroke (of work) all day.) pind8) (a sudden attack of illness which damages the brain, causing paralysis, loss of feeling in the body etc.) hjerneblødning; slagtilfælde•II 1. verb(to rub (eg a furry animal) gently and repeatedly in one direction, especially as a sign of affection: He stroked the cat / her hair; The dog loves being stroked.) stryge2. noun(an act of stroking: He gave the dog a stroke.) kærtegn; aen -
8 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 -
9 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 -
10 draw
[dro:] 1. past tense - drew; verb1) (to make a picture or pictures (of), usually with a pencil, crayons etc: During his stay in hospital he drew a great deal; Shall I draw a cow?) tegne2) (to pull along, out or towards oneself: She drew the child towards her; He drew a gun suddenly and fired; All water had to be drawn from a well; The cart was drawn by a pony.) trække3) (to move (towards or away from someone or something): The car drew away from the kerb; Christmas is drawing closer.) fjerne sig; nærme sig4) (to play (a game) in which neither side wins: The match was drawn / We drew at 1-1.) spille uafgjort5) (to obtain (money) from a fund, bank etc: to draw a pension / an allowance.) trække; hæve6) (to open or close (curtains).) trække fra; trække for7) (to attract: She was trying to draw my attention to something.) tiltrække2. noun1) (a drawn game: The match ended in a draw.) uafgjort kamp2) (an attraction: The acrobats' act should be a real draw.) attraktion; trækplaster3) (the selecting of winning tickets in a raffle, lottery etc: a prize draw.) trækning; lodtrækning; -trækning4) (an act of drawing, especially a gun: He's quick on the draw.) det at trække en pistol•- drawing- drawn
- drawback
- drawbridge
- drawing-pin
- drawstring
- draw a blank
- draw a conclusion from
- draw in
- draw the line
- draw/cast lots
- draw off
- draw on1
- draw on2
- draw out
- draw up
- long drawn out* * *[dro:] 1. past tense - drew; verb1) (to make a picture or pictures (of), usually with a pencil, crayons etc: During his stay in hospital he drew a great deal; Shall I draw a cow?) tegne2) (to pull along, out or towards oneself: She drew the child towards her; He drew a gun suddenly and fired; All water had to be drawn from a well; The cart was drawn by a pony.) trække3) (to move (towards or away from someone or something): The car drew away from the kerb; Christmas is drawing closer.) fjerne sig; nærme sig4) (to play (a game) in which neither side wins: The match was drawn / We drew at 1-1.) spille uafgjort5) (to obtain (money) from a fund, bank etc: to draw a pension / an allowance.) trække; hæve6) (to open or close (curtains).) trække fra; trække for7) (to attract: She was trying to draw my attention to something.) tiltrække2. noun1) (a drawn game: The match ended in a draw.) uafgjort kamp2) (an attraction: The acrobats' act should be a real draw.) attraktion; trækplaster3) (the selecting of winning tickets in a raffle, lottery etc: a prize draw.) trækning; lodtrækning; -trækning4) (an act of drawing, especially a gun: He's quick on the draw.) det at trække en pistol•- drawing- drawn
- drawback
- drawbridge
- drawing-pin
- drawstring
- draw a blank
- draw a conclusion from
- draw in
- draw the line
- draw/cast lots
- draw off
- draw on1
- draw on2
- draw out
- draw up
- long drawn out -
11 crayon
['kreiən] 1. noun(a coloured pencil or stick of chalk etc for drawing with.) farveblyant; farvekridt2. verb(to use crayons to draw a picture etc.) tegne med farveblyant; tegne med farvekridt* * *['kreiən] 1. noun(a coloured pencil or stick of chalk etc for drawing with.) farveblyant; farvekridt2. verb(to use crayons to draw a picture etc.) tegne med farveblyant; tegne med farvekridt -
12 snap
[snæp] 1. past tense, past participle - snapped; verb1) ((with at) to make a biting movement, to try to grasp with the teeth: The dog snapped at his ankles.) snappe2) (to break with a sudden sharp noise: He snapped the stick in half; The handle of the cup snapped off.) brække; knække3) (to (cause to) make a sudden sharp noise, in moving etc: The lid snapped shut.) klikke4) (to speak in a sharp especially angry way: `Mind your own business!' he snapped.) vrisse5) (to take a photograph of: He snapped the children playing in the garden.) fotografere2. noun1) ((the noise of) an act of snapping: There was a loud snap as his pencil broke.) knæk2) (a photograph; a snapshot: He wanted to show us his holiday snaps.) snapshot; foto3) (a kind of simple card game: They were playing snap.) snap3. adjective(done, made etc quickly: a snap decision.) rap; forhastet- snappy- snappily
- snappiness
- snapshot
- snap one's fingers
- snap up* * *[snæp] 1. past tense, past participle - snapped; verb1) ((with at) to make a biting movement, to try to grasp with the teeth: The dog snapped at his ankles.) snappe2) (to break with a sudden sharp noise: He snapped the stick in half; The handle of the cup snapped off.) brække; knække3) (to (cause to) make a sudden sharp noise, in moving etc: The lid snapped shut.) klikke4) (to speak in a sharp especially angry way: `Mind your own business!' he snapped.) vrisse5) (to take a photograph of: He snapped the children playing in the garden.) fotografere2. noun1) ((the noise of) an act of snapping: There was a loud snap as his pencil broke.) knæk2) (a photograph; a snapshot: He wanted to show us his holiday snaps.) snapshot; foto3) (a kind of simple card game: They were playing snap.) snap3. adjective(done, made etc quickly: a snap decision.) rap; forhastet- snappy- snappily
- snappiness
- snapshot
- snap one's fingers
- snap up -
13 suck
1. verb1) (to draw liquid etc into the mouth: As soon as they are born, young animals learn to suck (milk from their mothers); She sucked up the lemonade through a straw.) sutte; suge2) (to hold something between the lips or inside the mouth, as though drawing liquid from it: I told him to take the sweet out of his mouth, but he just went on sucking; He sucked the end of his pencil.) sutte3) (to pull or draw in a particular direction with a sucking or similar action: The vacuum cleaner sucked up all the dirt from the carpet; A plant sucks up moisture from the soil.) suge4) ((American) (slang) to be awful, boring, disgusting etc: Her singing sucks; This job sucks.) være under al kritik2. noun(an act of sucking: I gave him a suck of my lollipop.) sut- sucker- suck up to* * *1. verb1) (to draw liquid etc into the mouth: As soon as they are born, young animals learn to suck (milk from their mothers); She sucked up the lemonade through a straw.) sutte; suge2) (to hold something between the lips or inside the mouth, as though drawing liquid from it: I told him to take the sweet out of his mouth, but he just went on sucking; He sucked the end of his pencil.) sutte3) (to pull or draw in a particular direction with a sucking or similar action: The vacuum cleaner sucked up all the dirt from the carpet; A plant sucks up moisture from the soil.) suge4) ((American) (slang) to be awful, boring, disgusting etc: Her singing sucks; This job sucks.) være under al kritik2. noun(an act of sucking: I gave him a suck of my lollipop.) sut- sucker- suck up to -
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16 fiddle
['fidl] 1. noun1) (a violin: She played the fiddle.) violin2) (a dishonest business arrangement: He's working a fiddle over his taxes.) svindel; fupnummer2. verb1) (to play a violin: He fiddled while they danced.) spille violin2) ((with with) to make restless, aimless movements: Stop fiddling with your pencil!) lege3) (to manage (money, accounts etc) dishonestly: She has been fiddling the accounts for years.) fuske; svindle•- fiddler- fiddler crab
- on the fiddle* * *['fidl] 1. noun1) (a violin: She played the fiddle.) violin2) (a dishonest business arrangement: He's working a fiddle over his taxes.) svindel; fupnummer2. verb1) (to play a violin: He fiddled while they danced.) spille violin2) ((with with) to make restless, aimless movements: Stop fiddling with your pencil!) lege3) (to manage (money, accounts etc) dishonestly: She has been fiddling the accounts for years.) fuske; svindle•- fiddler- fiddler crab
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17 follow
['foləu] 1. verb1) (to go or come after: I will follow (you).) følge; følge efter2) (to go along (a road, river etc): Follow this road.) følge3) (to understand: Do you follow (my argument)?) forstå4) (to act according to: I followed his advice.) følge; rette sig efter•- follower- following 2. adjective1) (coming after: the following day.) følgende2) (about to be mentioned: You will need the following things.) følgende3. preposition(after; as a result of: Following his illness, his hair turned white.) efter; som følge af4. pronoun(things about to be mentioned: You must bring the following - pen, pencil, paper and rubber.) følgende- follow up* * *['foləu] 1. verb1) (to go or come after: I will follow (you).) følge; følge efter2) (to go along (a road, river etc): Follow this road.) følge3) (to understand: Do you follow (my argument)?) forstå4) (to act according to: I followed his advice.) følge; rette sig efter•- follower- following 2. adjective1) (coming after: the following day.) følgende2) (about to be mentioned: You will need the following things.) følgende3. preposition(after; as a result of: Following his illness, his hair turned white.) efter; som følge af4. pronoun(things about to be mentioned: You must bring the following - pen, pencil, paper and rubber.) følgende- follow up -
18 help oneself
1) ((with to) to give oneself or take (food etc): Help yourself to another piece of cake; `Can I have a pencil?' `Certainly - help yourself; He helped himself to (= stole) my jewellery.) tage selv; stjæle2) ((with cannot, could not) to be able to stop (oneself): I burst out laughing when he told me - I just couldn't help myself.) ikke kunne lade være* * *1) ((with to) to give oneself or take (food etc): Help yourself to another piece of cake; `Can I have a pencil?' `Certainly - help yourself; He helped himself to (= stole) my jewellery.) tage selv; stjæle2) ((with cannot, could not) to be able to stop (oneself): I burst out laughing when he told me - I just couldn't help myself.) ikke kunne lade være -
19 india-rubber
(rubber, especially a piece for rubbing out pencil marks etc.) viskelæder* * *(rubber, especially a piece for rubbing out pencil marks etc.) viskelæder -
20 ink
[iŋk](a black or coloured liquid used in writing, printing etc: Please sign your name in ink rather than pencil; I spilt red ink all over my dress.) blæk- inky- inkpot
- inkwell* * *[iŋk](a black or coloured liquid used in writing, printing etc: Please sign your name in ink rather than pencil; I spilt red ink all over my dress.) blæk- inky- inkpot
- inkwell
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