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1 Water
subs.P. and V. ὕδωρ, τό, or use Ar. and V. δρόσος, ἡ, νᾶμα, τό (also, Plat. but rare P.), V. χεῦμα, τό, νασμός, ὁ, νοτίς, ἡ (also Plat. but rare P.). ποτόν, τό; see also Stream, River.Water for drinking: P. and V. ποτόν, τό.A draught of water: V. πῶμα ὑδρηχόον (Eur., frag.).Lustral water: P. and V. χέρνιψ, ἡ.Streams of water: V. λιβάδες ὑδρηλαί (Æsch., Pers. 613).Living in water, aquatic, adj.: Ar. and P. ἔνυδρος.Under water: P. ὕφυδρος.Vessels for water: V. κρωσσοὶ ὑδρηλοί, οἱ (Eur., Cycl. 89).Water for washing: V. νίπτρα, τά.Get water: P. ὑδρεύεσθαι.The task of getting water: P. ὑδρεία, ἡ.——————v. trans.P. and V. ἄρδειν (Plat.), V. ἀρδεύειν, ὑγραίνειν.Sprinkle with water: V. ὑδραίνειν; see Sprinkle.Give to drink: P. ποτίζειν (acc.) (Plat.).Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Water
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2 great diving beetle
(a water insect that carries a bubble of air under its wing cover for breathing when it is under water.) είδος υδροβίου εντόμου -
3 duck
I verb1) (to push briefly under water: They splashed about, ducking each other in the pool.) βούτω2) (to lower the head suddenly as if to avoid a blow: He ducked as the ball came at him.) σκύβωII plurals - ducks, duck; noun1) (a kind of wild or domesticated water-bird with short legs and a broad flat beak.) πάπια2) (a female duck. See also drake.) θηλυκή πάπια3) (in cricket, a score of nil by a batsman: He was out for a duck.) (κρίκετ)μηδενικό σκορ•- duckling -
4 Duck
subs.Ar. νῆττα, ἡ.As term of endearment: Ar. νηττάριον, τό.——————v. trans.Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Duck
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5 diver
noun (a person who dives, especially one who works under water using special breathing equipment.) (κατά)δύτης -
6 periscope
['periskəup](a tube containing mirrors, through which a person can look in order to see things which cannot be seen from the position the person is in, especially one used in submarines when under water to allow a person to see what is happening on the surface of the sea.) περισκόπιο -
7 shelf
[ʃelf]plural - shelves; noun1) (a board for laying things on: There are shelves on the kitchen walls.) ράφι2) (a rock surface shaped like a shelf, especially on a mountain or under water.) προεξοχή βράχου/σκόπελος•- shelve- on the shelf -
8 skin-diving
noun (diving and swimming under water with simple equipment (a mask, flippers etc).) υποβρύχια κολύμβηση -
9 submerge
[səb'mə:‹](to cover with, or sink under, water or other liquid: I watched the submarine submerging.) βυθίζω/-ομαι- submergence
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10 sunken
1) (sunk under water: a sunken ship.) βυθισμένος2) (below the level of the surrounding area: a sunken garden.) σκαφτός,σε χαμηλότερο επίπεδο, σε βαθούλωμα -
11 fountain
1) (an often ornamental structure which produces a spring of water that rises into the air: Rome is famous for its beautifully carved stone fountains.) συντριβάνι2) (the water coming from such a structure: It was so hot that he stood under the fountain to get cool.) πίδακας3) (a source: God is the fountain of all goodness.) πηγή• -
12 pump
1. noun1) (a machine for making water etc rise from under the ground: Every village used to have a pump from which everyone drew their water.) αντλία2) (a machine or device for forcing liquid or gas into, or out of, something: a bicycle pump (for forcing air into the tyres).) τρόμπα2. verb1) (to raise or force with a pump: Oil is being pumped out of the ground.) αντλώ2) (to get information from by asking questions: He tried to pump me about the exam.) αντλώ πληροφορίες,`ψαρεύω`•- pump up -
13 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.) κρατώ2) (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.) κρατώ3) (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.) κρατώ4) (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?) αντέχω,βαστώ5) (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.) κρατώ6) (to (be able to) contain: This jug holds two pints; You can't hold water in a handkerchief; This drawer holds all my shirts.) περιέχω,χωρώ7) (to cause to take place: The meeting will be held next week; We'll hold the meeting in the hall.) οργανώνω,διενεργώ8) (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.) κρατώ9) (to have or be in (a job etc): He held the position of company secretary for five years.) διατηρώ10) (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.) θεωρώ,υποστηρίζω11) (to continue to be valid or apply: Our offer will hold until next week; These rules hold under all circumstances.) ισχύω12) ((with to) to force (a person) to do something he has promised to do: I intend to hold him to his promises.) δεσμεύω13) (to defend: They held the castle against the enemy.) υπερασπίζομαι14) (not to be beaten by: The general realized that the soldiers could not hold the enemy for long.) συγκρατώ15) (to keep (a person's attention): If you can't hold your pupils' attention, you can't be a good teacher.) κρατώ16) (to keep someone in a certain state: Don't hold us in suspense, what was the final decision?) κρατώ17) (to celebrate: The festival is held on 24 June.) γιορτάζω18) (to be the owner of: He holds shares in this company.) κατέχω19) ((of good weather) to continue: I hope the weather holds until after the school sports.) βαστώ,διατηρούμαι20) ((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?) περιμένω(στο τηλέφωνο)21) (to continue to sing: Please hold that note for four whole beats.) κρατώ(νότα)22) (to keep (something): They'll hold your luggage at the station until you collect it.) φυλάγω23) ((of the future) to be going to produce: I wonder what the future holds for me?) επιφυλάσσω2. noun1) (the act of holding: He caught/got/laid/took hold of the rope and pulled; Keep hold of that rope.) πιάσιμο,κράτημα2) (power; influence: He has a strange hold over that girl.) εξουσία,επιρροή3) ((in wrestling etc) a manner of holding one's opponent: The wrestler invented a new hold.) λαβή•- - 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.) αμπάρι -
14 Below
prep.Beneath: P. and V. ὑπό (gen., V. also dat.; see under), Ar. and P. ὑπένερθε (gen.), V. ἔνερθε(ν) (gen.), νέρθε(ν) (gen.), κάτω (gen.).Inferior to: use adj., P. and V. ἥσσων (gen.), ὕστερος (gen.).——————adv.P. and V. κάτω, V. ἔνερθ(ν), νέρθε(ν).From below: P. and V. κάτωθεν.A little below on the left hand you may perchance see a spring of water: V. βαιὸν δʼ ἔνερθεν εξ ἀριστερᾶς τάχ’ ἀν ἴδοις ποτὸν κρηναῖον (Soph., Ph. 20, 21).Those below, i.e., the dead: P. and V. οἱ κάτω, οἱ κάτωθεν, V. οἱ ἔνερθε, οἱ ἐνέρτεροι, οἱ νέρτεροι, οἱ κατὰ χθονός.Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Below
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15 Draw
v. trans.Attract: P. and V. ἐφέλκεσθαι, ἐπισπᾶσθαι, ἕλκειν, προσάγεσθαι.Represent by lines: P. and V. γράφειν.Draw (tears, etc.): V. ἐκκαλεῖσθαι.With him ( is gone) Andromache, drawing many a tear from my eyes: V. μετʼ αὐτοῦ δʼ Ἀνδρομάχη πολλῶν ἐμοὶ δακρύων ἀγωγός (Eur., Tro. 1130).Draw lots: see under Lot.Drawn swords sprang from the sheath: V. κολεῶν ἐρυστὰ διεπεραιώθη ξίφη (Soph., Aj 730).Draw water: P. ὕδωρ ἀνασπᾶν (Thuc. 4, 97), ἀρύτειν (or mid.) (acc.) (mid. also in Ar.).Draw back: P. and V. ἀνασπᾶν.Hc draws back his left foot: V. λαιὸν μὲν εἰς τοὔπισθεν ἀμφέρει πόδα (Eur., Phoen. 1410).Draw near: P. and V. προσέρχεσθαι (πρός, acc., or V. dat. alone), προσβαίνειν (dat.), προσμιγνύναι (dat.), V. πελάζειν (or pass.) (dat.) (also Xen. but rare P.), πλησάζεσθαι (dat.), χρίμπτεσθαι (dat.), ἐγχρίμπτειν (dat.); see approach..The ship drew nearer, ever nearer to the rocks: V. μᾶλλον δε μᾶλλον πρὸς πέτρας ᾔει σκάφος (Eur., I.T. 1406).Draw off an enemy: P. ἀπάγειν (Thuc. 1, 109).V. intrans. See Retire.Draw on, lead on: P. and V. ὑπάγειν, προάγειν.Draw over to one's side: see win over.Draw a veil over: see Veil.Draw the line, lay down limits: P. and V. ὁρίζειν.Draw through: Ar. διέλκειν (τι διά τινος).Compose: P. συγγράφειν.Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Draw
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16 cloud
1.1) (a mass of tiny drops of water floating in the sky: white clouds in a blue sky; The hills were hidden in cloud.) σύννεφο2) (a great number or quantity of anything small moving together: a cloud of flies.) σύννεφο3) (something causing fear, depression etc: a cloud of sadness.) σύννεφο2. verb1) ((often with over) to become cloudy: The sky clouded over and it began to rain.) συννεφιάζω2) (to (cause to) become blurred or not clear: Her eyes were clouded with tears.) θολώνω3) (to (cause to) become gloomy or troubled: His face clouded at the unhappy news.) σκοτεινιάζω•- cloudy
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17 immerse
[i'mə:s](to put completely under the surface of a liquid: She immersed the vegetables in boiling water.) βυθίζω,βουτώ- immersion heater -
18 root
I 1. [ru:t] noun1) (the part of a plant that grows under the ground and draws food and water from the soil: Trees often have deep roots; Carrots and turnips are edible roots.) ρίζα2) (the base of something growing in the body: the roots of one's hair/teeth.) ρίζα3) (cause; origin: Love of money is the root of all evil; We must get at the root of the trouble.) ρίζα4) ((in plural) family origins: Our roots are in Scotland.) καταγωγή, ρίζες2. verb(to (make something) grow roots: These plants aren't rooting very well; He rooted the plants in compost.) ριζώνω/ φυτεύω- root crop
- root out
- take root II [ru:t] verb1) (to poke about in the ground: The pigs were rooting about for food.) ψάχνω με το ρύγχος2) (to search by turning things over etc: She rooted about in the cupboard.) ανασκαλεύω -
19 slip
I 1. [slip] past tense, past participle - slipped; verb1) (to slide accidentally and lose one's balance or footing: I slipped and fell on the path.) γλιστρώ(και πέφτω)2) (to slide, or drop, out of the right position or out of control: The plate slipped out of my grasp.) γλιστρώ3) (to drop in standard: I'm sorry about my mistake - I must be slipping!) λαθεύω,χάνω4) (to move quietly especially without being noticed: She slipped out of the room.) (ξε)γλιστρώ5) (to escape from: The dog had slipped its lead and disappeared.) ξεγλιστρώ6) (to put or pass (something) with a quick, light movement: She slipped the letter back in its envelope.) χώνω στα κλεφτά/φορώ βιαστικά2. noun1) (an act of slipping: Her sprained ankle was a result of a slip on the path.) γλίστρημα,γλίστρα2) (a usually small mistake: Everyone makes the occasional slip.) μικρολάθος,παραδρομή,ολίσθημα3) (a kind of undergarment worn under a dress; a petticoat.) μεσοφόρι,κομπινεζόν4) ((also slipway) a sloping platform next to water used for building and launching ships.) ναυπηγική κλίνη•- slipper- slippery
- slipperiness
- slip road
- slipshod
- give someone the slip
- give the slip
- let slip
- slip into
- slip off
- slip on
- slip up II [slip] noun(a strip or narrow piece of paper: She wrote down his telephone number on a slip of paper.) λωρίδα χαρτί -
20 snow
[snəu] 1. noun(frozen water vapour that falls to the ground in soft white flakes: We woke up to find snow on the ground; We were caught in a heavy snow-shower; About 15 centimetres of snow had fallen overnight.) χιόνι2. verb(to shower down in, or like, flakes of snow: It's snowing heavily.) χιονίζω- snowy- snowball
- snowboard
- snow-capped
- snowdrift
- snowfall
- snowflake
- snowstorm
- snow-white
- snowed under
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