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1 side with
(to give support to in an argument etc: Don't side with him against us!) tage parti for* * *(to give support to in an argument etc: Don't side with him against us!) tage parti for -
2 side
1. noun1) ((the ground beside) an edge, border or boundary line: He walked round the side of the field; He lives on the same side of the street as me.) side2) (a surface of something: A cube has six sides.) side3) (one of the two of such surfaces which are not the top, bottom, front, or back: There is a label on the side of the box.) side4) (either surface of a piece of paper, cloth etc: Don't waste paper - write on both sides!) side5) (the right or left part of the body: I've got a pain in my side.) side6) (a part or division of a town etc: He lives on the north side of the town.) -side7) (a slope (of a hill): a mountain-side.) -side8) (a point of view; an aspect: We must look at all sides of the problem.) side9) (a party, team etc which is opposing another: Whose side are you on?; Which side is winning?) side2. adjective(additional, but less important: a side issue.) side-- - side- - sided
- sidelong
- sideways
- sideburns
- side effect
- sidelight
- sideline
- sidelines
- side road
- sidestep
- side-street
- sidetrack
- sidewalk
- from all sides
- on all sides
- side by side
- side with
- take sides* * *1. noun1) ((the ground beside) an edge, border or boundary line: He walked round the side of the field; He lives on the same side of the street as me.) side2) (a surface of something: A cube has six sides.) side3) (one of the two of such surfaces which are not the top, bottom, front, or back: There is a label on the side of the box.) side4) (either surface of a piece of paper, cloth etc: Don't waste paper - write on both sides!) side5) (the right or left part of the body: I've got a pain in my side.) side6) (a part or division of a town etc: He lives on the north side of the town.) -side7) (a slope (of a hill): a mountain-side.) -side8) (a point of view; an aspect: We must look at all sides of the problem.) side9) (a party, team etc which is opposing another: Whose side are you on?; Which side is winning?) side2. adjective(additional, but less important: a side issue.) side-- - side- - sided
- sidelong
- sideways
- sideburns
- side effect
- sidelight
- sideline
- sidelines
- side road
- sidestep
- side-street
- sidetrack
- sidewalk
- from all sides
- on all sides
- side by side
- side with
- take sides -
3 leaf
[li:f]plural - leaves; noun1) (a part of a plant growing from the side of a stem, usually green, flat and thin, but of various shapes depending on the plant: Many trees lose their leaves in autumn.) blad2) (something thin like a leaf, especially the page of a book: Several leaves had been torn out of the book.) blad3) (an extra part of a table, either attached to one side with a hinge or added to the centre when the two ends are apart.) plade•- leaflet- leafy
- turn over a new leaf* * *[li:f]plural - leaves; noun1) (a part of a plant growing from the side of a stem, usually green, flat and thin, but of various shapes depending on the plant: Many trees lose their leaves in autumn.) blad2) (something thin like a leaf, especially the page of a book: Several leaves had been torn out of the book.) blad3) (an extra part of a table, either attached to one side with a hinge or added to the centre when the two ends are apart.) plade•- leaflet- leafy
- turn over a new leaf -
4 wide
1. adjective1) (great in extent, especially from side to side: wide streets; Her eyes were wide with surprise.) bred; stor; vidt åben2) (being a certain distance from one side to the other: This material is three metres wide; How wide is it?) bred3) (great or large: He won by a wide margin.) stor4) (covering a large and varied range of subjects etc: a wide experience of teaching.) stor; bred; omfattende2. adverb(with a great distance from top to bottom or side to side: He opened his eyes wide.) vidt- widely- widen
- wideness
- width
- wide-ranging
- widespread
- give a wide berth to
- give a wide berth
- wide apart
- wide awake
- wide open* * *1. adjective1) (great in extent, especially from side to side: wide streets; Her eyes were wide with surprise.) bred; stor; vidt åben2) (being a certain distance from one side to the other: This material is three metres wide; How wide is it?) bred3) (great or large: He won by a wide margin.) stor4) (covering a large and varied range of subjects etc: a wide experience of teaching.) stor; bred; omfattende2. adverb(with a great distance from top to bottom or side to side: He opened his eyes wide.) vidt- widely- widen
- wideness
- width
- wide-ranging
- widespread
- give a wide berth to
- give a wide berth
- wide apart
- wide awake
- wide open -
5 lash
[læʃ] 1. noun1) (an eyelash: She looked at him through her thick lashes.) øjenvippe2) (a stroke with a whip etc: The sailor was given twenty lashes as a punishment.) piskeslag3) (a thin piece of rope or cord, especially of a whip: a whip with a long, thin lash.) piskesnert; snert2. verb1) (to strike with a lash: He lashed the horse with his whip.) slå2) (to fasten with a rope or cord: All the equipment had to be lashed to the deck of the ship.) surre fast3) (to make a sudden or restless movement (with) (a tail): The tiger crouched in the tall grass, its tail lashing from side to side.) slå med; slå4) ((of rain) to come down very heavily.) piske ned•- lash out* * *[læʃ] 1. noun1) (an eyelash: She looked at him through her thick lashes.) øjenvippe2) (a stroke with a whip etc: The sailor was given twenty lashes as a punishment.) piskeslag3) (a thin piece of rope or cord, especially of a whip: a whip with a long, thin lash.) piskesnert; snert2. verb1) (to strike with a lash: He lashed the horse with his whip.) slå2) (to fasten with a rope or cord: All the equipment had to be lashed to the deck of the ship.) surre fast3) (to make a sudden or restless movement (with) (a tail): The tiger crouched in the tall grass, its tail lashing from side to side.) slå med; slå4) ((of rain) to come down very heavily.) piske ned•- lash out -
6 line
I 1. noun1) ((a piece of) thread, cord, rope etc: She hung the washing on the line; a fishing-rod and line.) snor; line2) (a long, narrow mark, streak or stripe: She drew straight lines across the page; a dotted/wavy line.) streg; linie3) (outline or shape especially relating to length or direction: The ship had very graceful lines; A dancer uses a mirror to improve his line.) linie4) (a groove on the skin; a wrinkle.) rynke5) (a row or group of objects or persons arranged side by side or one behind the other: The children stood in a line; a line of trees.) række6) (a short letter: I'll drop him a line.) et par linier7) (a series or group of persons which come one after the other especially in the same family: a line of kings.) linie; slægt; række8) (a track or direction: He pointed out the line of the new road; a new line of research.) rute; retning9) (the railway or a single track of the railway: Passengers must cross the line by the bridge only.) jernbanelinie; jernbanespor10) (a continuous system (especially of pipes, electrical or telephone cables etc) connecting one place with another: a pipeline; a line of communication; All (telephone) lines are engaged.) pipeline; rør; -linie11) (a row of written or printed words: The letter contained only three lines; a poem of sixteen lines.) linie12) (a regular service of ships, aircraft etc: a shipping line.) rute13) (a group or class (of goods for sale) or a field of activity, interest etc: This has been a very popular new line; Computers are not really my line.) linie; branche14) (an arrangement of troops, especially when ready to fight: fighting in the front line.) linie; -linie2. verb1) (to form lines along: Crowds lined the pavement to see the Queen.) stå langs med2) (to mark with lines.) markere med linier•- lineage- linear- lined- liner- lines- linesman
- hard lines!
- in line for
- in
- out of line with
- line up
- read between the lines II verb1) (to cover on the inside: She lined the box with newspaper.) fore; beklæde2) (to put a lining in: She lined the dress with silk.) fore•- lined- liner- lining* * *I 1. noun1) ((a piece of) thread, cord, rope etc: She hung the washing on the line; a fishing-rod and line.) snor; line2) (a long, narrow mark, streak or stripe: She drew straight lines across the page; a dotted/wavy line.) streg; linie3) (outline or shape especially relating to length or direction: The ship had very graceful lines; A dancer uses a mirror to improve his line.) linie4) (a groove on the skin; a wrinkle.) rynke5) (a row or group of objects or persons arranged side by side or one behind the other: The children stood in a line; a line of trees.) række6) (a short letter: I'll drop him a line.) et par linier7) (a series or group of persons which come one after the other especially in the same family: a line of kings.) linie; slægt; række8) (a track or direction: He pointed out the line of the new road; a new line of research.) rute; retning9) (the railway or a single track of the railway: Passengers must cross the line by the bridge only.) jernbanelinie; jernbanespor10) (a continuous system (especially of pipes, electrical or telephone cables etc) connecting one place with another: a pipeline; a line of communication; All (telephone) lines are engaged.) pipeline; rør; -linie11) (a row of written or printed words: The letter contained only three lines; a poem of sixteen lines.) linie12) (a regular service of ships, aircraft etc: a shipping line.) rute13) (a group or class (of goods for sale) or a field of activity, interest etc: This has been a very popular new line; Computers are not really my line.) linie; branche14) (an arrangement of troops, especially when ready to fight: fighting in the front line.) linie; -linie2. verb1) (to form lines along: Crowds lined the pavement to see the Queen.) stå langs med2) (to mark with lines.) markere med linier•- lineage- linear- lined- liner- lines- linesman
- hard lines!
- in line for
- in
- out of line with
- line up
- read between the lines II verb1) (to cover on the inside: She lined the box with newspaper.) fore; beklæde2) (to put a lining in: She lined the dress with silk.) fore•- lined- liner- lining -
7 compare
[kəm'peə]1) (to put (things etc) side by side in order to see to what extent they are the same or different: If you compare his work with hers you will find hers more accurate; This is a good essay compared with your last one.) sammenligne2) (to describe as being similar to: She compared him to a monkey.) sammenligne med3) (to be near in standard or quality: He just can't compare with Mozart.) måle sig med; tåle sammenligning; ikke tåle sammenligning•- comparative
- comparatively
- comparison* * *[kəm'peə]1) (to put (things etc) side by side in order to see to what extent they are the same or different: If you compare his work with hers you will find hers more accurate; This is a good essay compared with your last one.) sammenligne2) (to describe as being similar to: She compared him to a monkey.) sammenligne med3) (to be near in standard or quality: He just can't compare with Mozart.) måle sig med; tåle sammenligning; ikke tåle sammenligning•- comparative
- comparatively
- comparison -
8 credit
['kredit] 1. noun1) (time allowed for payment of goods etc after they have been received: We don't give credit at this shop.) kredit2) (money loaned (by a bank).) kredit3) (trustworthiness regarding ability to pay for goods etc: Your credit is good.) kreditværdighed4) ((an entry on) the side of an account on which payments received are entered: Our credits are greater than our debits.) kreditpostering; aktiv5) (the sum of money which someone has in an account at a bank: Your credit amounts to 2,014 dollars.) kredit6) (belief or trust: This theory is gaining credit.) anerkendelse; ære7) ((American) a certificate to show that a student has completed a course which counts towards his degree.) kursusbevis2. verb1) (to enter (a sum of money) on the credit side (of an account): This cheque was credited to your account last month.) indsætte; kreditere2) ((with with) to think of (a person or thing) as having: He was credited with magical powers.) tillægge; tilskrive3) (to believe (something) to be possible: Well, would you credit that!) tro•- creditably
- creditor
- credits
- credit card
- be a credit to someone
- be a credit to
- do someone credit
- do credit
- give someone credit for something
- give credit for something
- give someone credit
- give credit
- on credit
- take the credit for something
- take credit for something
- take the credit
- take credit* * *['kredit] 1. noun1) (time allowed for payment of goods etc after they have been received: We don't give credit at this shop.) kredit2) (money loaned (by a bank).) kredit3) (trustworthiness regarding ability to pay for goods etc: Your credit is good.) kreditværdighed4) ((an entry on) the side of an account on which payments received are entered: Our credits are greater than our debits.) kreditpostering; aktiv5) (the sum of money which someone has in an account at a bank: Your credit amounts to 2,014 dollars.) kredit6) (belief or trust: This theory is gaining credit.) anerkendelse; ære7) ((American) a certificate to show that a student has completed a course which counts towards his degree.) kursusbevis2. verb1) (to enter (a sum of money) on the credit side (of an account): This cheque was credited to your account last month.) indsætte; kreditere2) ((with with) to think of (a person or thing) as having: He was credited with magical powers.) tillægge; tilskrive3) (to believe (something) to be possible: Well, would you credit that!) tro•- creditably
- creditor
- credits
- credit card
- be a credit to someone
- be a credit to
- do someone credit
- do credit
- give someone credit for something
- give credit for something
- give someone credit
- give credit
- on credit
- take the credit for something
- take credit for something
- take the credit
- take credit -
9 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 -
10 swing
[swiŋ] 1. past tense, past participle - swung; verb1) (to (cause to) move or sway in a curve (from side to side or forwards and backwards) from a fixed point: You swing your arms when you walk; The children were swinging on a rope hanging from a tree; The door swung open; He swung the load on to his shoulder.) svinge; gynge2) (to walk with a stride: He swung along the road.) gå med lange skridt3) (to turn suddenly: He swung round and stared at them; He is hoping to swing the voters in his favour.) vende2. noun1) (an act, period, or manner, of swinging: He was having a swing on the rope; Most golfers would like to improve their swing.) gyngetur; sving2) (a swinging movement: the swing of the dancers' skirts.) sving3) (a strong dancing rhythm: The music should be played with a swing.) swing4) (a change in public opinion etc: a swing away from the government.) omsving; bevægelse5) (a seat for swinging, hung on ropes or chains from a supporting frame etc.) gynge•- swinging- swing bridge
- swing door
- be in full swing
- get into the swing of things
- get into the swing
- go with a swing* * *[swiŋ] 1. past tense, past participle - swung; verb1) (to (cause to) move or sway in a curve (from side to side or forwards and backwards) from a fixed point: You swing your arms when you walk; The children were swinging on a rope hanging from a tree; The door swung open; He swung the load on to his shoulder.) svinge; gynge2) (to walk with a stride: He swung along the road.) gå med lange skridt3) (to turn suddenly: He swung round and stared at them; He is hoping to swing the voters in his favour.) vende2. noun1) (an act, period, or manner, of swinging: He was having a swing on the rope; Most golfers would like to improve their swing.) gyngetur; sving2) (a swinging movement: the swing of the dancers' skirts.) sving3) (a strong dancing rhythm: The music should be played with a swing.) swing4) (a change in public opinion etc: a swing away from the government.) omsving; bevægelse5) (a seat for swinging, hung on ropes or chains from a supporting frame etc.) gynge•- swinging- swing bridge
- swing door
- be in full swing
- get into the swing of things
- get into the swing
- go with a swing -
11 favour
['feivə] 1. noun1) (a kind action: Will you do me a favour and lend me your car?) tjeneste2) (kindness or approval: She looked on him with great favour.) sympati; billigelse3) (preference or too much kindness: By doing that he showed favour to the other side.) imødekommenhed4) (a state of being approved of: He was very much in favour with the Prime Minister.) gunst; velvilje2. verb(to support or show preference for: Which side do you favour?) støtte; foretrække- favourably
- favourite 3. noun(a person or thing that one likes best: Of all her paintings that is my favourite.) favorit- in favour of
- in one's favour* * *['feivə] 1. noun1) (a kind action: Will you do me a favour and lend me your car?) tjeneste2) (kindness or approval: She looked on him with great favour.) sympati; billigelse3) (preference or too much kindness: By doing that he showed favour to the other side.) imødekommenhed4) (a state of being approved of: He was very much in favour with the Prime Minister.) gunst; velvilje2. verb(to support or show preference for: Which side do you favour?) støtte; foretrække- favourably
- favourite 3. noun(a person or thing that one likes best: Of all her paintings that is my favourite.) favorit- in favour of
- in one's favour -
12 over
['əuvə] 1. preposition1) (higher than; above in position, number, authority etc: Hang that picture over the fireplace; He's over 90 years old.) over2) (from one side to another, on or above the top of; on the other side of: He jumped over the gate; She fell over the cat; My friend lives over the street.) over; på den anden side af3) (covering: He put his handkerchief over his face.) over4) (across: You find people like him all over the world.) over5) (about: a quarrel over money.) over6) (by means of: He spoke to her over the telephone.) over7) (during: Over the years, she grew to hate her husband.) over; i løbet af8) (while having etc: He fell asleep over his dinner.) under2. adverb1) (higher, moving etc above: The plane flew over about an hour ago.) over2) (used to show movement, change of position: He rolled over on his back; He turned over the page.) om3) (across: He went over and spoke to them.) over4) (downwards: He fell over.) omkuld5) (higher in number etc: for people aged twenty and over.) derover6) (remaining: There are two cakes for each of us, and two over.) i overskud7) (through from beginning to end, carefully: Read it over; Talk it over between you.) igennem3. adjective(finished: The affair is over now.) forbi4. noun((in cricket) a certain number of balls bowled from one end of the wicket: He bowled thirty overs in the match.) over5. as part of a word1) (too (much), as in overdo.)2) (in a higher position, as in overhead.)3) (covering, as in overcoat.)4) (down from an upright position, as in overturn.)5) (completely, as in overcome.)•- over all
- over and done with* * *['əuvə] 1. preposition1) (higher than; above in position, number, authority etc: Hang that picture over the fireplace; He's over 90 years old.) over2) (from one side to another, on or above the top of; on the other side of: He jumped over the gate; She fell over the cat; My friend lives over the street.) over; på den anden side af3) (covering: He put his handkerchief over his face.) over4) (across: You find people like him all over the world.) over5) (about: a quarrel over money.) over6) (by means of: He spoke to her over the telephone.) over7) (during: Over the years, she grew to hate her husband.) over; i løbet af8) (while having etc: He fell asleep over his dinner.) under2. adverb1) (higher, moving etc above: The plane flew over about an hour ago.) over2) (used to show movement, change of position: He rolled over on his back; He turned over the page.) om3) (across: He went over and spoke to them.) over4) (downwards: He fell over.) omkuld5) (higher in number etc: for people aged twenty and over.) derover6) (remaining: There are two cakes for each of us, and two over.) i overskud7) (through from beginning to end, carefully: Read it over; Talk it over between you.) igennem3. adjective(finished: The affair is over now.) forbi4. noun((in cricket) a certain number of balls bowled from one end of the wicket: He bowled thirty overs in the match.) over5. as part of a word1) (too (much), as in overdo.)2) (in a higher position, as in overhead.)3) (covering, as in overcoat.)4) (down from an upright position, as in overturn.)5) (completely, as in overcome.)•- over all
- over and done with -
13 through
[Ɵru:] 1. preposition1) (into from one direction and out of in the other: The water flows through a pipe.) gennem2) (from side to side or end to end of: He walked (right) through the town.) gennem3) (from the beginning to the end of: She read through the magazine.) igennem4) (because of: He lost his job through his own stupidity.) på grund af5) (by way of: He got the job through a friend.) gennem6) ((American) from... to (inclusive): I work Monday through Friday.) fra... til2. adverb(into and out of; from one side or end to the other; from beginning to end: He went straight/right through.) igennem3. adjective1) ((of a bus or train) that goes all the way to one's destination, so that one doesn't have to change (buses or trains): There isn't a through train - you'll have to change.) direkte2) (finished: Are you through yet?) færdig•4. adverb(in every part: The house was furnished throughout.) hele vejen igennem- soaked
- wet through
- through and through
- through with* * *[Ɵru:] 1. preposition1) (into from one direction and out of in the other: The water flows through a pipe.) gennem2) (from side to side or end to end of: He walked (right) through the town.) gennem3) (from the beginning to the end of: She read through the magazine.) igennem4) (because of: He lost his job through his own stupidity.) på grund af5) (by way of: He got the job through a friend.) gennem6) ((American) from... to (inclusive): I work Monday through Friday.) fra... til2. adverb(into and out of; from one side or end to the other; from beginning to end: He went straight/right through.) igennem3. adjective1) ((of a bus or train) that goes all the way to one's destination, so that one doesn't have to change (buses or trains): There isn't a through train - you'll have to change.) direkte2) (finished: Are you through yet?) færdig•4. adverb(in every part: The house was furnished throughout.) hele vejen igennem- soaked
- wet through
- through and through
- through with -
14 toss
[tos] 1. verb1) (to throw into or through the air: She tossed the ball up into the air.) kaste; smide2) ((often with about) to throw oneself restlessly from side to side: She tossed about all night, unable to sleep.) vende og dreje sig3) ((of a ship) to be thrown about: The boat tossed wildly in the rough sea.) kaste4) (to throw (a coin) into the air and decide a matter according to (a correct guess about) which side falls uppermost: They tossed a coin to decide which of them should go first.) slå plat eller krone2. noun(an act of tossing.) kast- toss up- win/lose the toss* * *[tos] 1. verb1) (to throw into or through the air: She tossed the ball up into the air.) kaste; smide2) ((often with about) to throw oneself restlessly from side to side: She tossed about all night, unable to sleep.) vende og dreje sig3) ((of a ship) to be thrown about: The boat tossed wildly in the rough sea.) kaste4) (to throw (a coin) into the air and decide a matter according to (a correct guess about) which side falls uppermost: They tossed a coin to decide which of them should go first.) slå plat eller krone2. noun(an act of tossing.) kast- toss up- win/lose the toss -
15 lay aside
(to put away or to one side, especially to be used or dealt with at a later time: She laid the books aside for later use.) lægge til side* * *(to put away or to one side, especially to be used or dealt with at a later time: She laid the books aside for later use.) lægge til side -
16 rock
I [rok] noun1) ((a large lump or mass of) the solid parts of the surface of the Earth: The ship struck a rock and sank; the rocks on the seashore; He built his house on solid rock.) klippe; sten2) (a large stone: The climber was killed by a falling rock.) klippestykke3) (a type of hard sweet made in sticks: a stick of Edinburgh rock.) pebermyntestang•- rockery- rocky
- rockiness
- rock-bottom
- rock-garden
- rock-plant
- on the rocks II [rok] verb1) (to (cause to) swing gently backwards and forwards or from side to side: The mother rocked the cradle; This cradle rocks.) vugge; gynge2) (to swing (a baby) gently in one's arms to comfort it or make it sleep.) vugge3) (to shake or move violently: The earthquake rocked the building.) ryste•- rocker- rocky
- rockiness
- rocking-chair
- rocking-horse
- off one's rocker III [rok]((also rock music) music or songs with a strong, heavy beat and usually a simple melody: She likes rock; ( also adjective) a rock band.) rock; rock-* * *I [rok] noun1) ((a large lump or mass of) the solid parts of the surface of the Earth: The ship struck a rock and sank; the rocks on the seashore; He built his house on solid rock.) klippe; sten2) (a large stone: The climber was killed by a falling rock.) klippestykke3) (a type of hard sweet made in sticks: a stick of Edinburgh rock.) pebermyntestang•- rockery- rocky
- rockiness
- rock-bottom
- rock-garden
- rock-plant
- on the rocks II [rok] verb1) (to (cause to) swing gently backwards and forwards or from side to side: The mother rocked the cradle; This cradle rocks.) vugge; gynge2) (to swing (a baby) gently in one's arms to comfort it or make it sleep.) vugge3) (to shake or move violently: The earthquake rocked the building.) ryste•- rocker- rocky
- rockiness
- rocking-chair
- rocking-horse
- off one's rocker III [rok]((also rock music) music or songs with a strong, heavy beat and usually a simple melody: She likes rock; ( also adjective) a rock band.) rock; rock- -
17 sway
[swei] 1. verb1) (to (cause to) move from side to side or up and down with a swinging or rocking action: The branches swayed gently in the breeze.) svaje2) (to influence the opinion etc of: She's too easily swayed by her feelings.) påvirke2. noun1) (the motion of swaying: the sway of the ship's deck.) gyngen; svajen2) (power, rule or control: people under the sway of the dictator.) i nogens magt* * *[swei] 1. verb1) (to (cause to) move from side to side or up and down with a swinging or rocking action: The branches swayed gently in the breeze.) svaje2) (to influence the opinion etc of: She's too easily swayed by her feelings.) påvirke2. noun1) (the motion of swaying: the sway of the ship's deck.) gyngen; svajen2) (power, rule or control: people under the sway of the dictator.) i nogens magt -
18 wag
[wæɡ] 1. past tense, past participle - wagged; verb((especially of a dog's tail) to (cause to) move to and fro, especially from side to side: The dog wagged its tail with pleasure.) logre2. noun(a single wagging movement: The dog's tail gave a feeble wag.) logren* * *[wæɡ] 1. past tense, past participle - wagged; verb((especially of a dog's tail) to (cause to) move to and fro, especially from side to side: The dog wagged its tail with pleasure.) logre2. noun(a single wagging movement: The dog's tail gave a feeble wag.) logren -
19 astride
1. preposition(with legs on each side of: She sat astride the horse.) overskrevs2. adverb((with legs) apart: He stood with legs astride.) (med) skrævende (ben)* * *1. preposition(with legs on each side of: She sat astride the horse.) overskrevs2. adverb((with legs) apart: He stood with legs astride.) (med) skrævende (ben) -
20 beside
1. preposition1) (by the side of or near: beside the window; She sat beside her sister.) ved siden af2) (compared with: She looks ugly beside her sister.) sammenlignet med•- besides2. adverb(also: These shoes are expensive - besides, they're too small; She has three sons and an adopted one besides.) foruden- be beside oneself with- be beside oneself
- be beside the point* * *1. preposition1) (by the side of or near: beside the window; She sat beside her sister.) ved siden af2) (compared with: She looks ugly beside her sister.) sammenlignet med•- besides2. adverb(also: These shoes are expensive - besides, they're too small; She has three sons and an adopted one besides.) foruden- be beside oneself with- be beside oneself
- be beside the point
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