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1 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 -
2 out of line with
(in or out of agreement with: His views are out of line with those of his colleagues.) på linie med; ikke på linie med* * *(in or out of agreement with: His views are out of line with those of his colleagues.) på linie med; ikke på linie med -
3 fishing-line
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4 dice with death
(to do something very risky (and dangerous): He diced with death every time he took a short cut across the main railway line.) lege med døden* * *(to do something very risky (and dangerous): He diced with death every time he took a short cut across the main railway line.) lege med døden -
5 connect
[kə'nekt]1) (to join or be joined in some way; to tie or fasten or link together: He connected the radio to the mains; This road connects the two farms; a connecting link; This telephone line connects with the President.) forbinde; sætte i forbindelse med2) (to associate in the mind: People tend to connect money with happiness.) forbinde•* * *[kə'nekt]1) (to join or be joined in some way; to tie or fasten or link together: He connected the radio to the mains; This road connects the two farms; a connecting link; This telephone line connects with the President.) forbinde; sætte i forbindelse med2) (to associate in the mind: People tend to connect money with happiness.) forbinde• -
6 parallel
['pærəlel] 1. adjective1) ((of straight lines) going in the same direction and always staying the same distance apart: The road is parallel to/with the river.) parallel2) (alike (in some way): There are parallel passages in the two books.) parallel2. adverb(in the same direction but always about the same distance away: We sailed parallel to the coast for several days.) parallelt3. noun1) (a line parallel to another: Draw a parallel to this line.) parallel2) (a likeness or state of being alike: Is there a parallel between the British Empire and the Roman Empire?) lighedspunkt; parallel3) (a line drawn from east to west across a map etc at a fixed distance from the equator: The border between Canada and the United States follows the forty-ninth parallel.) breddegrad4. verb(to be equal to: His stupidity can't be paralleled.) finde ingen lige* * *['pærəlel] 1. adjective1) ((of straight lines) going in the same direction and always staying the same distance apart: The road is parallel to/with the river.) parallel2) (alike (in some way): There are parallel passages in the two books.) parallel2. adverb(in the same direction but always about the same distance away: We sailed parallel to the coast for several days.) parallelt3. noun1) (a line parallel to another: Draw a parallel to this line.) parallel2) (a likeness or state of being alike: Is there a parallel between the British Empire and the Roman Empire?) lighedspunkt; parallel3) (a line drawn from east to west across a map etc at a fixed distance from the equator: The border between Canada and the United States follows the forty-ninth parallel.) breddegrad4. verb(to be equal to: His stupidity can't be paralleled.) finde ingen lige -
7 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 -
8 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
- join in
- join up -
9 furrow
1. noun1) (a line cut into the earth by a plough: The farmer planted potatoes in the furrows.) plovfure2) (a line in the skin of the face; a wrinkle: The furrows in her forehead made her look older.) rynke2. verb(to make furrows in: Her face was furrowed with worry.) rynke- furrowed* * *1. noun1) (a line cut into the earth by a plough: The farmer planted potatoes in the furrows.) plovfure2) (a line in the skin of the face; a wrinkle: The furrows in her forehead made her look older.) rynke2. verb(to make furrows in: Her face was furrowed with worry.) rynke- furrowed -
10 rule
[ru:l] 1. noun1) (government: under foreign rule.) styre2) (a regulation or order: school rules.) regel; -regel3) (what usually happens or is done; a general principle: He is an exception to the rule that fat people are usually happy.) regel4) (a general standard that guides one's actions: I make it a rule never to be late for appointments.) regel5) (a marked strip of wood, metal etc for measuring: He measured the windows with a rule.) lineal2. verb1) (to govern: The king ruled (the people) wisely.) regere2) (to decide officially: The judge ruled that the witness should be heard.) erklære3) (to draw (a straight line): He ruled a line across the page.) tegne (med lineal)•- ruled- ruler
- ruling 3. noun(an official decision: The judge gave his ruling.) afsige kendelse- rule off
- rule out* * *[ru:l] 1. noun1) (government: under foreign rule.) styre2) (a regulation or order: school rules.) regel; -regel3) (what usually happens or is done; a general principle: He is an exception to the rule that fat people are usually happy.) regel4) (a general standard that guides one's actions: I make it a rule never to be late for appointments.) regel5) (a marked strip of wood, metal etc for measuring: He measured the windows with a rule.) lineal2. verb1) (to govern: The king ruled (the people) wisely.) regere2) (to decide officially: The judge ruled that the witness should be heard.) erklære3) (to draw (a straight line): He ruled a line across the page.) tegne (med lineal)•- ruled- ruler
- ruling 3. noun(an official decision: The judge gave his ruling.) afsige kendelse- rule off
- rule out -
11 busy
['bizi] 1. adjective1) (having a lot (of work etc) to do: I am very busy.) travl2) (full of traffic, people, activity etc: The roads are busy; a busy time of year.) travl3) ((especially American) (of a telephone line) engaged: All the lines to New York are busy.) optaget2. verb((sometimes with with) to occupy (oneself) with: She busied herself preparing the meal.) travl med; beskæftige sig med- busily* * *['bizi] 1. adjective1) (having a lot (of work etc) to do: I am very busy.) travl2) (full of traffic, people, activity etc: The roads are busy; a busy time of year.) travl3) ((especially American) (of a telephone line) engaged: All the lines to New York are busy.) optaget2. verb((sometimes with with) to occupy (oneself) with: She busied herself preparing the meal.) travl med; beskæftige sig med- busily -
12 cut
1. present participle - cutting; verb1) (to make an opening in, usually with something with a sharp edge: He cut the paper with a pair of scissors.) skære; beskære; klippe; fælde; hugge2) (to separate or divide by cutting: She cut a slice of bread; The child cut out the pictures; She cut up the meat into small pieces.) klippe; skære3) (to make by cutting: She cut a hole in the cloth.) klippe; skære4) (to shorten by cutting; to trim: to cut hair; I'll cut the grass.) klippe; studse5) (to reduce: They cut my wages by ten per cent.) reducere6) (to remove: They cut several passages from the film.) skære7) (to wound or hurt by breaking the skin (of): I cut my hand on a piece of glass.) skære8) (to divide (a pack of cards).) tage af9) (to stop: When the actress said the wrong words, the director ordered `Cut!') klippe; stoppe; cutte10) (to take a short route or way: He cut through/across the park on his way to the office; A van cut in in front of me on the motorway.) skyde genvej11) (to meet and cross (a line or geometrical figure): An axis cuts a circle in two places.) skære12) (to stay away from (a class, lecture etc): He cut school and went to the cinema.) pjække fra13) ((also cut dead) to ignore completely: She cut me dead in the High Street.) ignorere; se lige forbi2. noun1) (the result of an act of cutting: a cut on the head; a power-cut (= stoppage of electrical power); a haircut; a cut in prices.) sår; afbrydelse; klipning; nedskæring; reduktion; nedsættelse2) (the way in which something is tailored, fashioned etc: the cut of the jacket.) tilskæring; snit3) (a piece of meat cut from an animal: a cut of beef.) kødstykke•- cutter- cutting 3. adjective(insulting or offending: a cutting remark.) skarp; bidende; sårende- cut-price
- cut-throat 4. adjective(fierce; ruthless: cut-throat business competition.) hensynsløs; skånselsløs- cut and dried
- cut back
- cut both ways
- cut a dash
- cut down
- cut in
- cut it fine
- cut no ice
- cut off
- cut one's losses
- cut one's teeth
- cut out
- cut short* * *1. present participle - cutting; verb1) (to make an opening in, usually with something with a sharp edge: He cut the paper with a pair of scissors.) skære; beskære; klippe; fælde; hugge2) (to separate or divide by cutting: She cut a slice of bread; The child cut out the pictures; She cut up the meat into small pieces.) klippe; skære3) (to make by cutting: She cut a hole in the cloth.) klippe; skære4) (to shorten by cutting; to trim: to cut hair; I'll cut the grass.) klippe; studse5) (to reduce: They cut my wages by ten per cent.) reducere6) (to remove: They cut several passages from the film.) skære7) (to wound or hurt by breaking the skin (of): I cut my hand on a piece of glass.) skære8) (to divide (a pack of cards).) tage af9) (to stop: When the actress said the wrong words, the director ordered `Cut!') klippe; stoppe; cutte10) (to take a short route or way: He cut through/across the park on his way to the office; A van cut in in front of me on the motorway.) skyde genvej11) (to meet and cross (a line or geometrical figure): An axis cuts a circle in two places.) skære12) (to stay away from (a class, lecture etc): He cut school and went to the cinema.) pjække fra13) ((also cut dead) to ignore completely: She cut me dead in the High Street.) ignorere; se lige forbi2. noun1) (the result of an act of cutting: a cut on the head; a power-cut (= stoppage of electrical power); a haircut; a cut in prices.) sår; afbrydelse; klipning; nedskæring; reduktion; nedsættelse2) (the way in which something is tailored, fashioned etc: the cut of the jacket.) tilskæring; snit3) (a piece of meat cut from an animal: a cut of beef.) kødstykke•- cutter- cutting 3. adjective(insulting or offending: a cutting remark.) skarp; bidende; sårende- cut-price
- cut-throat 4. adjective(fierce; ruthless: cut-throat business competition.) hensynsløs; skånselsløs- cut and dried
- cut back
- cut both ways
- cut a dash
- cut down
- cut in
- cut it fine
- cut no ice
- cut off
- cut one's losses
- cut one's teeth
- cut out
- cut short -
13 down
I 1. adverb1) (towards or in a low or lower position, level or state: He climbed down to the bottom of the ladder.) nedad; ned2) (on or to the ground: The little boy fell down and cut his knee.) ned3) (from earlier to later times: The recipe has been handed down in our family for years.) (gå) i arv4) (from a greater to a smaller size, amount etc: Prices have been going down steadily.) (gå) ned5) (towards or in a place thought of as being lower, especially southward or away from a centre: We went down from Glasgow to Bristol.) ned mod2. preposition1) (in a lower position on: Their house is halfway down the hill.) nede2) (to a lower position on, by, through or along: Water poured down the drain.) ned gennem; ned langs3) (along: The teacher's gaze travelled slowly down the line of children.) ned langs3. verb(to finish (a drink) very quickly, especially in one gulp: He downed a pint of beer.) sluge- downward- downwards
- downward
- down-and-out
- down-at-heel
- downcast
- downfall
- downgrade
- downhearted
- downhill
- downhill racing
- downhill skiing
- down-in-the-mouth
- down payment
- downpour
- downright 4. adjectiveHe is a downright nuisance!) fuldkommen- downstream
- down-to-earth
- downtown
- downtown
- down-trodden
- be/go down with
- down on one's luck
- down tools
- down with
- get down to
- suit someone down to the ground
- suit down to the ground II noun(small, soft feathers: a quilt filled with down.) dun- downie®- downy* * *I 1. adverb1) (towards or in a low or lower position, level or state: He climbed down to the bottom of the ladder.) nedad; ned2) (on or to the ground: The little boy fell down and cut his knee.) ned3) (from earlier to later times: The recipe has been handed down in our family for years.) (gå) i arv4) (from a greater to a smaller size, amount etc: Prices have been going down steadily.) (gå) ned5) (towards or in a place thought of as being lower, especially southward or away from a centre: We went down from Glasgow to Bristol.) ned mod2. preposition1) (in a lower position on: Their house is halfway down the hill.) nede2) (to a lower position on, by, through or along: Water poured down the drain.) ned gennem; ned langs3) (along: The teacher's gaze travelled slowly down the line of children.) ned langs3. verb(to finish (a drink) very quickly, especially in one gulp: He downed a pint of beer.) sluge- downward- downwards
- downward
- down-and-out
- down-at-heel
- downcast
- downfall
- downgrade
- downhearted
- downhill
- downhill racing
- downhill skiing
- down-in-the-mouth
- down payment
- downpour
- downright 4. adjectiveHe is a downright nuisance!) fuldkommen- downstream
- down-to-earth
- downtown
- downtown
- down-trodden
- be/go down with
- down on one's luck
- down tools
- down with
- get down to
- suit someone down to the ground
- suit down to the ground II noun(small, soft feathers: a quilt filled with down.) dun- downie®- downy -
14 fence
I 1. [fens] noun(a line of wooden or metal posts joined by wood, wire etc to stop people, animals etc moving on to or off a piece of land: The garden was surrounded by a wooden fence.) hegn; -hegn; stakit; -stakit2. verb(to enclose (an area of land) with a fence eg to prevent people, animals etc from getting in: We fenced off the field.) indhegne- fencingII [fens] verb1) (to fight with (blunted) swords as a sport.) fægte2) (to avoid answering questions: He fenced with me for half an hour before I got the truth.) undvige•- fencing* * *I 1. [fens] noun(a line of wooden or metal posts joined by wood, wire etc to stop people, animals etc moving on to or off a piece of land: The garden was surrounded by a wooden fence.) hegn; -hegn; stakit; -stakit2. verb(to enclose (an area of land) with a fence eg to prevent people, animals etc from getting in: We fenced off the field.) indhegne- fencingII [fens] verb1) (to fight with (blunted) swords as a sport.) fægte2) (to avoid answering questions: He fenced with me for half an hour before I got the truth.) undvige•- fencing -
15 cord
[ko:d]1) ((a piece of) thin rope or thick string: The burglars tied up the nightwatchman with thick cord.) snor; line2) (a string-like part of the body: the spinal cord; the vocal cords.) rygsøjle; -bånd3) (a length of electric cable or flex attached to an electrical appliance: the cord of his electric razor.) ledning4) (a kind of velvet fabric with a ribbed appearance; (in plural) trousers made of this: a pair of cords.) fløjl* * *[ko:d]1) ((a piece of) thin rope or thick string: The burglars tied up the nightwatchman with thick cord.) snor; line2) (a string-like part of the body: the spinal cord; the vocal cords.) rygsøjle; -bånd3) (a length of electric cable or flex attached to an electrical appliance: the cord of his electric razor.) ledning4) (a kind of velvet fabric with a ribbed appearance; (in plural) trousers made of this: a pair of cords.) fløjl -
16 dash
[dæʃ] 1. verb1) (to move with speed and violence: A man dashed into a shop.) fare; styrte; storme2) (to knock, throw etc violently, especially so as to break: He dashed the bottle to pieces against the wall.) slå; kyle3) (to bring down suddenly and violently or to make very depressed: Our hopes were dashed.) tilintetgøre; knuse2. noun1) (a sudden rush or movement: The child made a dash for the door.) styrte hen til; løbe hen til2) (a small amount of something, especially liquid: whisky with a dash of soda.) smule; stænk3) ((in writing) a short line (-) to show a break in a sentence etc.) tankestreg4) (energy and enthusiasm: All his activities showed the same dash and spirit.) fut; pep; go•- dashing- dash off* * *[dæʃ] 1. verb1) (to move with speed and violence: A man dashed into a shop.) fare; styrte; storme2) (to knock, throw etc violently, especially so as to break: He dashed the bottle to pieces against the wall.) slå; kyle3) (to bring down suddenly and violently or to make very depressed: Our hopes were dashed.) tilintetgøre; knuse2. noun1) (a sudden rush or movement: The child made a dash for the door.) styrte hen til; løbe hen til2) (a small amount of something, especially liquid: whisky with a dash of soda.) smule; stænk3) ((in writing) a short line (-) to show a break in a sentence etc.) tankestreg4) (energy and enthusiasm: All his activities showed the same dash and spirit.) fut; pep; go•- dashing- dash off -
17 feather
['feðə] 1. noun(one of the things that grow from a bird's skin that form the covering of its body: They cleaned the oil off the seagull's feathers.) fjer2. verb(to line, cover or decorate with feathers: The eagle feathers its nest with down from its own breast.) fjerbeklæde- feathery
- a feather in one's cap
- feather one's own nest
- feather one's nest* * *['feðə] 1. noun(one of the things that grow from a bird's skin that form the covering of its body: They cleaned the oil off the seagull's feathers.) fjer2. verb(to line, cover or decorate with feathers: The eagle feathers its nest with down from its own breast.) fjerbeklæde- feathery
- a feather in one's cap
- feather one's own nest
- feather one's nest -
18 file
I 1. noun(a line of soldiers etc walking one behind the other.) række2. verb(to walk in a file: They filed across the road.) gå i rækkeII 1. noun1) (a folder, loose-leaf book etc to hold papers.) mappe; ringbind2) (a collection of papers on a particular subject (kept in such a folder).) sagsmappe3) (in computing, a collection of data stored eg on a disc.) fil2. verb1) (to put (papers etc) in a file: He filed the letter under P.) anbringe; arkivere2) (to bring (a suit) before a law court: to file (a suit) for divorce.) indgive; indsende•- filename- filing cabinet III 1. noun(a steel tool with a rough surface for smoothing or rubbing away wood, metal etc.) fil2. verb(to cut or smooth with a file: She filed her nails.) file- filings* * *I 1. noun(a line of soldiers etc walking one behind the other.) række2. verb(to walk in a file: They filed across the road.) gå i rækkeII 1. noun1) (a folder, loose-leaf book etc to hold papers.) mappe; ringbind2) (a collection of papers on a particular subject (kept in such a folder).) sagsmappe3) (in computing, a collection of data stored eg on a disc.) fil2. verb1) (to put (papers etc) in a file: He filed the letter under P.) anbringe; arkivere2) (to bring (a suit) before a law court: to file (a suit) for divorce.) indgive; indsende•- filename- filing cabinet III 1. noun(a steel tool with a rough surface for smoothing or rubbing away wood, metal etc.) fil2. verb(to cut or smooth with a file: She filed her nails.) file- filings -
19 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 -
20 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
- off the hook
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