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1 spring
[spriŋ] 1. past tense - sprang; verb1) (to jump, leap or move swiftly (usually upwards): She sprang into the boat.) springe; hoppe2) (to arise or result from: His bravery springs from his love of adventure.) komme af3) (to (cause a trap to) close violently: The trap must have sprung when the hare stepped in it.) smække i2. noun1) (a coil of wire or other similar device which can be compressed or squeezed down but returns to its original shape when released: a watch-spring; the springs in a chair.) fjeder2) (the season of the year between winter and summer when plants begin to flower or grow leaves: Spring is my favourite season.) forår3) (a leap or sudden movement: The lion made a sudden spring on its prey.) spring4) (the ability to stretch and spring back again: There's not a lot of spring in this old trampoline.) elasticitet5) (a small stream flowing out from the ground.) kilde•- springy- springiness
- sprung
- springboard
- spring cleaning
- springtime
- spring up* * *[spriŋ] 1. past tense - sprang; verb1) (to jump, leap or move swiftly (usually upwards): She sprang into the boat.) springe; hoppe2) (to arise or result from: His bravery springs from his love of adventure.) komme af3) (to (cause a trap to) close violently: The trap must have sprung when the hare stepped in it.) smække i2. noun1) (a coil of wire or other similar device which can be compressed or squeezed down but returns to its original shape when released: a watch-spring; the springs in a chair.) fjeder2) (the season of the year between winter and summer when plants begin to flower or grow leaves: Spring is my favourite season.) forår3) (a leap or sudden movement: The lion made a sudden spring on its prey.) spring4) (the ability to stretch and spring back again: There's not a lot of spring in this old trampoline.) elasticitet5) (a small stream flowing out from the ground.) kilde•- springy- springiness
- sprung
- springboard
- spring cleaning
- springtime
- spring up -
2 to spring a leak
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3 crouch
1) (to stand with the knees well bent; to squat: He crouched behind the bush.) sidde på hug2) ((of animals) to lie close to the ground, in fear, readiness for action etc: The tiger was crouching ready to spring on its prey.) ligge på spring* * *1) (to stand with the knees well bent; to squat: He crouched behind the bush.) sidde på hug2) ((of animals) to lie close to the ground, in fear, readiness for action etc: The tiger was crouching ready to spring on its prey.) ligge på spring -
4 lengthen
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5 jump
1. verb1) (to (cause to) go quickly off the ground with a springing movement: He jumped off the wall / across the puddle / over the fallen tree / into the swimming-pool; Don't jump the horse over that fence!) hoppe; springe2) (to rise; to move quickly (upwards): She jumped to her feet; He jumped into the car.) springe3) (to make a startled movement: The noise made me jump.) fare sammen4) (to pass over (a gap etc) by bounding: He jumped the stream easily.) springe over; hoppe over2. noun1) (an act of jumping: She crossed the stream in one jump.) spring; hop2) (an obstacle to be jumped over: Her horse fell at the third jump.) forhindring3) (a jumping competition: the high jump.) -spring4) (a startled movement: She gave a jump when the door suddenly banged shut.) faren sammen5) (a sudden rise, eg in prices: There has been a jump in the price of potatoes.) stigning•- jumpy- jump at
- jump for joy
- jump on
- jump the gun
- jump the queue
- jump to conclusions / jump to the conclusion that
- jump to it* * *1. verb1) (to (cause to) go quickly off the ground with a springing movement: He jumped off the wall / across the puddle / over the fallen tree / into the swimming-pool; Don't jump the horse over that fence!) hoppe; springe2) (to rise; to move quickly (upwards): She jumped to her feet; He jumped into the car.) springe3) (to make a startled movement: The noise made me jump.) fare sammen4) (to pass over (a gap etc) by bounding: He jumped the stream easily.) springe over; hoppe over2. noun1) (an act of jumping: She crossed the stream in one jump.) spring; hop2) (an obstacle to be jumped over: Her horse fell at the third jump.) forhindring3) (a jumping competition: the high jump.) -spring4) (a startled movement: She gave a jump when the door suddenly banged shut.) faren sammen5) (a sudden rise, eg in prices: There has been a jump in the price of potatoes.) stigning•- jumpy- jump at
- jump for joy
- jump on
- jump the gun
- jump the queue
- jump to conclusions / jump to the conclusion that
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6 wind
I 1. [wind] noun1) ((an) outdoor current of air: The wind is strong today; There wasn't much wind yesterday; Cold winds blow across the desert.) vind2) (breath: Climbing these stairs takes all the wind out of me.) luft3) (air or gas in the stomach or intestines: His stomach pains were due to wind.) luft2. verb(to cause to be out of breath: The heavy blow winded him.) presse luften ud af3. adjective((of a musical instrument) operated or played using air pressure, especially a person's breath.) blæse-- windy- windiness
- windfall
- windmill
- windpipe
- windsurf
- windsurfer
- windsurfing
- windscreen
- windsock
- windsurf
- windsurfer
- windsurfing
- windswept
- get the wind up
- get wind of
- get one's second wind
- in the wind
- like the wind II past tense, past participle - wound; verb1) (to wrap round in coils: He wound the rope around his waist and began to climb.) vikle2) (to make into a ball or coil: to wind wool.) vinde3) ((of a road etc) to twist and turn: The road winds up the mountain.) sno sig4) (to tighten the spring of (a clock, watch etc) by turning a knob, handle etc: I forgot to wind my watch.) trække op•- winder- winding
- wind up
- be/get wound up* * *I 1. [wind] noun1) ((an) outdoor current of air: The wind is strong today; There wasn't much wind yesterday; Cold winds blow across the desert.) vind2) (breath: Climbing these stairs takes all the wind out of me.) luft3) (air or gas in the stomach or intestines: His stomach pains were due to wind.) luft2. verb(to cause to be out of breath: The heavy blow winded him.) presse luften ud af3. adjective((of a musical instrument) operated or played using air pressure, especially a person's breath.) blæse-- windy- windiness
- windfall
- windmill
- windpipe
- windsurf
- windsurfer
- windsurfing
- windscreen
- windsock
- windsurf
- windsurfer
- windsurfing
- windswept
- get the wind up
- get wind of
- get one's second wind
- in the wind
- like the wind II past tense, past participle - wound; verb1) (to wrap round in coils: He wound the rope around his waist and began to climb.) vikle2) (to make into a ball or coil: to wind wool.) vinde3) ((of a road etc) to twist and turn: The road winds up the mountain.) sno sig4) (to tighten the spring of (a clock, watch etc) by turning a knob, handle etc: I forgot to wind my watch.) trække op•- winder- winding
- wind up
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7 bloom
[blu:m] 1. noun1) (a flower: These blooms are withering now.) blomst2) (the state of flowering: The flowers are in bloom.) blomstring3) (freshness: in the bloom of youth.) ungdommens vår2. verb(to flower or flourish: Daffodils bloom in the spring.) blomstre* * *[blu:m] 1. noun1) (a flower: These blooms are withering now.) blomst2) (the state of flowering: The flowers are in bloom.) blomstring3) (freshness: in the bloom of youth.) ungdommens vår2. verb(to flower or flourish: Daffodils bloom in the spring.) blomstre -
8 bounce
1. verb1) (to (cause to) spring or jump back from a solid surface.) hoppe; springe tilbage2) ((of a cheque) to be sent back unpaid, because of lack of money in a bank account.) afvise2. noun1) ((of a ball etc) an act of springing back: With one bounce the ball went over the net.) tilbagehop2) (energy: She has a lot of bounce.) kraft•- bouncing* * *1. verb1) (to (cause to) spring or jump back from a solid surface.) hoppe; springe tilbage2) ((of a cheque) to be sent back unpaid, because of lack of money in a bank account.) afvise2. noun1) ((of a ball etc) an act of springing back: With one bounce the ball went over the net.) tilbagehop2) (energy: She has a lot of bounce.) kraft•- bouncing -
9 delay
[di'lei] 1. verb1) (to put off to another time: We have delayed publication of the book till the spring.) udskyde; udsætte2) (to keep or stay back or slow down: I was delayed by the traffic.) forsinke; forhale2. noun((something which causes) keeping back or slowing down: He came without delay; My work is subject to delays.) forsinkelse; udsættelse* * *[di'lei] 1. verb1) (to put off to another time: We have delayed publication of the book till the spring.) udskyde; udsætte2) (to keep or stay back or slow down: I was delayed by the traffic.) forsinke; forhale2. noun((something which causes) keeping back or slowing down: He came without delay; My work is subject to delays.) forsinkelse; udsættelse -
10 fancy
['fænsi] 1. plural - fancies; noun1) (a sudden (often unexpected) liking or desire: The child had many peculiar fancies.) grille; indfald2) (the power of the mind to imagine things: She had a tendency to indulge in flights of fancy.) fantasi; indbildning3) (something imagined: He had a sudden fancy that he could see Spring approaching.) forestilling; indbildning2. adjective(decorated; not plain: fancy cakes.) dekoreret; kunstfærdig3. verb1) (to like the idea of having or doing something: I fancy a cup of tea.) kunne tænke sig; have lyst til2) (to think or have a certain feeling or impression (that): I fancied (that) you were angry.) forestille sig3) (to have strong sexual interest in (a person): He fancies her a lot.) være varm på•- fanciful- fancifully
- fancy dress
- take a fancy to
- take one's fancy* * *['fænsi] 1. plural - fancies; noun1) (a sudden (often unexpected) liking or desire: The child had many peculiar fancies.) grille; indfald2) (the power of the mind to imagine things: She had a tendency to indulge in flights of fancy.) fantasi; indbildning3) (something imagined: He had a sudden fancy that he could see Spring approaching.) forestilling; indbildning2. adjective(decorated; not plain: fancy cakes.) dekoreret; kunstfærdig3. verb1) (to like the idea of having or doing something: I fancy a cup of tea.) kunne tænke sig; have lyst til2) (to think or have a certain feeling or impression (that): I fancied (that) you were angry.) forestille sig3) (to have strong sexual interest in (a person): He fancies her a lot.) være varm på•- fanciful- fancifully
- fancy dress
- take a fancy to
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11 hop
I 1. [hop] past tense, past participle - hopped; verb1) ((of people) to jump on one leg: The children had a competition to see who could hop the farthest; He hopped about in pain when the hammer fell on his foot.) hoppe på et ben; hinke2) ((of certain small birds, animals and insects) to jump on both or all legs: The sparrow/frog hopped across the lawn.) hoppe; springe; smutte3) (to jump: He hopped (over) the fence and ran away; He hopped out of bed.) springe; hoppe4) ((with in(to), out (of)) to get into or out of a car etc: The car stopped and the driver told the hikers to hop in; I'll hop out of the car at the next crossroads.) hoppe2. noun1) (a short jump on one leg.) hop2) ((of certain small birds, animals and insects) a short jump on both or all legs: The sparrow crossed the lawn in a series of hops.) hop; spring; smut•- catch someone on the hop
- catch on the hop
- keep someone on the hop
- keep on the hop II [hop] noun(a climbing plant, the bitter fruits of which (hops) are used in brewing beer.) humle* * *I 1. [hop] past tense, past participle - hopped; verb1) ((of people) to jump on one leg: The children had a competition to see who could hop the farthest; He hopped about in pain when the hammer fell on his foot.) hoppe på et ben; hinke2) ((of certain small birds, animals and insects) to jump on both or all legs: The sparrow/frog hopped across the lawn.) hoppe; springe; smutte3) (to jump: He hopped (over) the fence and ran away; He hopped out of bed.) springe; hoppe4) ((with in(to), out (of)) to get into or out of a car etc: The car stopped and the driver told the hikers to hop in; I'll hop out of the car at the next crossroads.) hoppe2. noun1) (a short jump on one leg.) hop2) ((of certain small birds, animals and insects) a short jump on both or all legs: The sparrow crossed the lawn in a series of hops.) hop; spring; smut•- catch someone on the hop
- catch on the hop
- keep someone on the hop
- keep on the hop II [hop] noun(a climbing plant, the bitter fruits of which (hops) are used in brewing beer.) humle -
12 kick
[kik] 1. verb1) (to hit or strike out with the foot: The child kicked his brother; He kicked the ball into the next garden; He kicked at the locked door; He kicked open the gate.) sparke2) ((of a gun) to jerk or spring back violently when fired.) slå tilbage2. noun1) (a blow with the foot: The boy gave him a kick on the ankle; He was injured by a kick from a horse.) spark2) (the springing back of a gun after it has been fired.) tilbageslag; rekyl3) (a pleasant thrill: She gets a kick out of making people happy.) spænding•- kick off
- kick up* * *[kik] 1. verb1) (to hit or strike out with the foot: The child kicked his brother; He kicked the ball into the next garden; He kicked at the locked door; He kicked open the gate.) sparke2) ((of a gun) to jerk or spring back violently when fired.) slå tilbage2. noun1) (a blow with the foot: The boy gave him a kick on the ankle; He was injured by a kick from a horse.) spark2) (the springing back of a gun after it has been fired.) tilbageslag; rekyl3) (a pleasant thrill: She gets a kick out of making people happy.) spænding•- kick off
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13 leap
[li:p] 1. past tense, past participles - leapt; verb1) (to jump: He leapt into the boat.) springe; hoppe2) (to jump over: The dog leapt the wall.) springe; hoppe3) (to rush eagerly: She leaped into his arms.) springe2. noun(an act of leaping: The cat jumped from the roof and reached the ground in two leaps.) spring- leap year
- by leaps and bounds* * *[li:p] 1. past tense, past participles - leapt; verb1) (to jump: He leapt into the boat.) springe; hoppe2) (to jump over: The dog leapt the wall.) springe; hoppe3) (to rush eagerly: She leaped into his arms.) springe2. noun(an act of leaping: The cat jumped from the roof and reached the ground in two leaps.) spring- leap year
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14 pop
I 1. [pop] noun1) (a sharp, quick, explosive noise, such as that made by a cork as it comes out of a bottle: The paper bag burst with a loud pop.) knald2) (fizzy drink: a bottle of pop.) sodavand2. verb1) (to (cause to) make a pop: He popped the balloon; My balloon has popped.) knalde2) (to spring upwards or outwards: His eyes nearly popped out of his head in amazement.) ryge ud af hovedet3) (to go quickly and briefly somewhere: He popped out to buy a newspaper.) smutte4) (put quickly: He popped the letter into his pocket.) putte•- popcorn- pop-gun
- pop up II [pop] adjective1) ((of music) written, played etc in a modern style.) pop; pop-2) (of, or related to, pop music: a pop group; a pop singer; pop records.) pop-* * *I 1. [pop] noun1) (a sharp, quick, explosive noise, such as that made by a cork as it comes out of a bottle: The paper bag burst with a loud pop.) knald2) (fizzy drink: a bottle of pop.) sodavand2. verb1) (to (cause to) make a pop: He popped the balloon; My balloon has popped.) knalde2) (to spring upwards or outwards: His eyes nearly popped out of his head in amazement.) ryge ud af hovedet3) (to go quickly and briefly somewhere: He popped out to buy a newspaper.) smutte4) (put quickly: He popped the letter into his pocket.) putte•- popcorn- pop-gun
- pop up II [pop] adjective1) ((of music) written, played etc in a modern style.) pop; pop-2) (of, or related to, pop music: a pop group; a pop singer; pop records.) pop- -
15 season
['si:zn] 1. noun1) (one of the main divisions of the year according to the regular variation of the weather, length of day etc: The four seasons are spring, summer, autumn and winter; The monsoon brings the rainy season.) årstid; -tid2) (the usual, proper or suitable time for something: the football season.) sæson; -sæson2. verb1) (to add salt, pepper, mustard etc to: She seasoned the meat with plenty of pepper.) krydre2) (to let (wood) be affected by rain, sun etc until it is ready for use.) lagre; modne•- seasonal
- seasoned
- seasoning
- season ticket
- in season
- out of season* * *['si:zn] 1. noun1) (one of the main divisions of the year according to the regular variation of the weather, length of day etc: The four seasons are spring, summer, autumn and winter; The monsoon brings the rainy season.) årstid; -tid2) (the usual, proper or suitable time for something: the football season.) sæson; -sæson2. verb1) (to add salt, pepper, mustard etc to: She seasoned the meat with plenty of pepper.) krydre2) (to let (wood) be affected by rain, sun etc until it is ready for use.) lagre; modne•- seasonal
- seasoned
- seasoning
- season ticket
- in season
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16 spawn
[spo:n] 1. noun(the eggs of fish, frogs etc: In the spring, the pond is full of frog-spawn.) rogn; -rogn; æg; -æg2. verb((of frogs, fish etc) to produce spawn.) gyde; lægge æg* * *[spo:n] 1. noun(the eggs of fish, frogs etc: In the spring, the pond is full of frog-spawn.) rogn; -rogn; æg; -æg2. verb((of frogs, fish etc) to produce spawn.) gyde; lægge æg -
17 spiral
1. adjective1) (coiled round like a spring, with each coil the same size as the one below: a spiral staircase.) snoet; spiral-2) (winding round and round, usually tapering to a point: a spiral shell.) snoet2. noun1) (an increase or decrease, or rise or fall, becoming more and more rapid (eg in prices).) hastig stigning; styrtdyk2) (a spiral line or object: A spiral of smoke rose from the chimney.) spiral3. verb(to go or move in a spiral, especially to increase more and more rapidly: Prices have spiralled in the last six months.) stige voldsomt- spirally* * *1. adjective1) (coiled round like a spring, with each coil the same size as the one below: a spiral staircase.) snoet; spiral-2) (winding round and round, usually tapering to a point: a spiral shell.) snoet2. noun1) (an increase or decrease, or rise or fall, becoming more and more rapid (eg in prices).) hastig stigning; styrtdyk2) (a spiral line or object: A spiral of smoke rose from the chimney.) spiral3. verb(to go or move in a spiral, especially to increase more and more rapidly: Prices have spiralled in the last six months.) stige voldsomt- spirally -
18 vault
[vo:lt] I noun1) ((a room, especially a cellar, with) an arched roof or ceiling: the castle vaults.) hvælving2) (an underground room, especially for storing valuables: The thieves broke into the bank vaults.) boks; -boks3) (a burial chamber, often for all the members of a family: He was buried in the family vault.) gravhvælving•- vaultedII 1. noun(a leap aided by the hands or by a pole: With a vault he was over the fence and away.) spring2. verb(to leap (over): He vaulted (over) the fence.) springe (over)* * *[vo:lt] I noun1) ((a room, especially a cellar, with) an arched roof or ceiling: the castle vaults.) hvælving2) (an underground room, especially for storing valuables: The thieves broke into the bank vaults.) boks; -boks3) (a burial chamber, often for all the members of a family: He was buried in the family vault.) gravhvælving•- vaultedII 1. noun(a leap aided by the hands or by a pole: With a vault he was over the fence and away.) spring2. verb(to leap (over): He vaulted (over) the fence.) springe (over)
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