袖 — meaning in English
xiù
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English meaning
- begging noun The act of asking others for money, food, or help.
- frame noun A rigid structure that supports or surrounds something, such as a picture, window, or building.
- set verb To put something in a particular place or position.
- yoke noun A wooden bar or frame joining two draught animals, such as oxen, at the neck so they can pull a plough or cart together.
Senses
袖 is used for these senses in English:
- begging The act of one who begs.
- frame (snooker) A complete game of snooker, from break-off until all the balls (or as many as necessary to win) have been potted.
- maunch (heraldiccharge) A long stylised sleeve.
- set (in plural, “sets”, mathematics, informal) Set theory.
- snath The shaft of a scythe.
- yoke (aviation) Any of various devices with crosspieces used to control an aircraft; specifically, the control column. [from 20th c.]
frame — full definition
- noun A rigid structure that supports or surrounds something, such as a picture, window, or building.
- verb To put a border or support structure around something.
- verb To present or word something in a particular way to shape how it is understood.
- verb To falsely make someone appear guilty of a crime they didn't commit.