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41 moor
I [muə] noun(a large stretch of open, unfarmed land with poor soil often covered with heather, coarse grass etc.) hrjóstrugt mÿrlendi, lyngheiði- moorlandII [muə] verb(to fasten (a ship etc) by a rope, cable or anchor: We moored (the yacht) in the bay.) leggja við akkeri; festa með landfestum- mooring- moorings -
42 peg
[peɡ] 1. noun1) (a usually short, not very thick, piece of wood, metal etc used to fasten or mark something: There were four pegs stuck in the ground.) pinni, tittur2) (a hook on a wall or door for hanging clothes etc on: Hang your clothes on the pegs in the cupboard.) snagi3) ((also clothes-peg) a wooden or plastic clip for holding clothes etc to a rope while drying.) þvottaklemma2. verb(to fasten with a peg: She pegged the clothes on the washing-line.) festa með þvottaklemmum- take someone down a peg or two- take down a peg or two
- take someone down a peg
- take down a peg -
43 pulley
['puli](a wheel over which a rope etc can pass in order to lift heavy objects.) talía, blökk; trissa -
44 put
[put]present participle - putting; verb1) (to place in a certain position or situation: He put the plate in the cupboard; Did you put any sugar in my coffee?; He put his arm round her; I'm putting a new lock on the door; You're putting too much strain on that rope; When did the Russians first put a man into space?; You've put me in a bad temper; Can you put (=translate) this sentence into French?) setja, láta; senda; þÿða2) (to submit or present (a proposal, question etc): I put several questions to him; She put her ideas before the committee.) leggja fram, bera upp3) (to express in words: He put his refusal very politely; Children sometimes have such a funny way of putting things!) orða4) (to write down: I'm trying to write a letter to her, but I don't know what to put.) skrifa5) (to sail in a particular direction: We put out to sea; The ship put into harbour for repairs.) halda til hafnar/á haf út•- put-on- a put-up job
- put about
- put across/over
- put aside
- put away
- put back
- put by
- put down
- put down for
- put one's feet up
- put forth
- put in
- put in for
- put off
- put on
- put out
- put through
- put together
- put up
- put up to
- put up with -
45 quoits
[koi, ]( American[) kwoi ](a game in which rings of metal, rope etc, called quoits, are thrown on to one or more small rods or hooks.) kasthringaleikur -
46 relax
[rə'læks]1) (to make or become less tight or tense or less worried etc; to rest completely: The doctor gave him a drug to make him relax; Relax your shoulders; He relaxed his grip for a second and the rope was dragged out of his hand.) slaka á2) (to make or become less strict or severe: The rules were relaxed because of the Queen's visit.) slaka á, gefa eftir• -
47 release
[rə'li:s] 1. verb1) (to set free; to allow to leave: He was released from prison yesterday; I am willing to release him from his promise to me.) sleppa, láta lausan2) (to stop holding etc; to allow to move, fall etc: He released (his hold on) the rope.) sleppa, losa3) (to move (a catch, brake etc) which prevents something else from moving, operating etc: He released the handbrake and drove off.) losa4) (to allow (news etc) to be made known publicly: The list of winners has just been released.) birta5) (to offer (a film, record etc) to the general public: Their latest record will be released next week.) setja á markað2. noun1) (the act of releasing or being released: After his release, the prisoner returned to his home town; the release of a new film; ( also adjective) the release catch.) frelsun, lausn2) (something that is released: This record is their latest release; The Government issued a press release (= a statement giving information about something, sent or given to newspapers, reporters etc).) útgáfa, sem sett er á markað -
48 secure
[si'kjuə] 1. adjective1) ((often with against or from) safe; free from danger, loss etc: Is your house secure against burglary?; He went on holiday, secure in the knowledge that he had done well in the exam.) öruggur2) (firm, fastened, or fixed: Is that door secure?) traustur3) (definite; not likely to be lost: She has had a secure offer of a job; He has a secure job.) fastur; öruggur2. verb1) ((with against or from (something bad)) to guarantee or make safe: Keep your jewellery in the bank to secure it against theft.) tryggja (gegn/fyrir)2) (to fasten or make firm: He secured the boat with a rope.) binda, festa•- securely- security
- security risk -
49 skip
[skip] 1. past tense, past participle - skipped; verb1) (to go along with a hop on each foot in turn: The little girl skipped up the path.) hoppa2) (to jump over a rope that is being turned under the feet and over the head (as a children's game).) sippa3) (to miss out (a meal, part of a book etc): I skipped lunch and went shopping instead; Skip chapter two.) sleppa (úr)2. noun(a hop on one foot in skipping.) valhopp -
50 slack
[slæk]1) (loose; not firmly stretched: Leave the rope slack.) slakur2) (not firmly in position: He tightened a few slack screws.) slakur, ekki hertur3) (not strict; careless: He is very slack about getting things done.) kærulaus4) (in industry etc, not busy; inactive: Business has been rather slack lately.) dauður, í lægð•- slacken- slackly
- slackness
- slacks -
51 sneakers
noun plural (soft shoes with soles made of rubber, rope etc: He was wearing blue jeans and sneakers.) íþróttaskór, strigaskór -
52 strand
I [strænd] II [strænd] noun(a thin thread, eg one of those twisted together to form rope, string, knitting-wool etc, or a long thin lock of hair: She pushed the strands of hair back from her face.) þáttur, þráður -
53 stunt
I verb(to prevent or check the full growth or development of: It is thought that smoking by a pregnant mother may stunt the baby's growth.) hindra/draga úr vexti/þroska- stuntedII(something (daring or spectacular) done to attract attention etc: One of his stunts was to cross the Niagara Falls blindfolded on a tight rope.) glæfrabragð- stuntman -
54 tension
[-ʃən]1) (the state of being stretched, or the degree to which something is stretched: the tension of the rope.) strekking, spenna2) (mental strain; anxiety: She is suffering from nervous tension; the tensions of modern life.) taugaspenna -
55 tether
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56 tie
1. present participle - tying; verb1) ((often with to, on etc) to fasten with a string, rope etc: He tied the horse to a tree; The parcel was tied with string; I don't like this job - I hate being tied to a desk.) binda2) (to fasten by knotting; to make a knot in: He tied his shoelaces.) hnÿta; reima3) (to be joined by a knot etc: The belt of this dress ties at the front.) vera hnÿttur4) (to score the same number of points etc (in a game, competition etc): Three people tied for first place.) jafna, gera jafntefli2. noun1) (a strip of material worn tied round the neck under the collar of a shirt: He wore a shirt and tie.) hálsbindi2) (something that joins: the ties of friendship.) (vináttu)band, tengsl3) (an equal score or result (in a game, competition etc); a draw.) jafntefli4) (a game or match to be played.) leikur í útsláttarkeppni•- tie someone down
- tie down
- tie in/up -
57 tightrope
noun (a tightly-stretched rope or wire on which acrobats balance.) lína -
58 tug
1. past tense, past participle - tugged; verb(to pull (something) sharply and strongly: He tugged (at) the door but it wouldn't open.) toga í2. noun1) (a strong, sharp pull: He gave the rope a tug.) rykkur2) (a tug-boat.) dráttarbátur•- tug-boat- tug-of-war -
59 tug-of-war
noun (a competition in which two people or teams pull at opposite ends of a rope, trying to pull their opponents over a centre line.) reiptog -
60 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.) vindur2) (breath: Climbing these stairs takes all the wind out of me.) andardráttur, öndun3) (air or gas in the stomach or intestines: His stomach pains were due to wind.) vindgangur, þemba2. verb(to cause to be out of breath: The heavy blow winded him.) fá til að missa andann3. adjective((of a musical instrument) operated or played using air pressure, especially a person's breath.) blásturs-- 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.) vefja um2) (to make into a ball or coil: to wind wool.) vinda (e-ð) í hnykil/upp á spólu3) ((of a road etc) to twist and turn: The road winds up the mountain.) hlykkjast4) (to tighten the spring of (a clock, watch etc) by turning a knob, handle etc: I forgot to wind my watch.) trekkja, vinda•- winder- winding
- wind up
- be/get wound up
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