spænde — meaning in English

English meaning

• buckle noun A clasp with a hinged pin, used to fasten a belt or strap.
• stretch verb To pull or extend something so it becomes longer or tighter.
• tension noun A feeling of unease, stress, or unresolved conflict between people.

Senses

spænde is used for these senses in English:

• buckle A metal clasp with a hinged tongue or a spike through which a belt or strap is passed and penetrated by the tongue or spike, in order to fasten the ends of the belt together or to secure the strap to something else.
• stretch (transitive) To pull tight.
• tension To place an object in tension, to pull or place strain on.

buckle — full definition

1. noun A clasp with a hinged pin, used to fasten a belt or strap.
2. verb To fasten something with a buckle.
3. verb To bend or collapse under pressure.
4. verb To give in to pressure or stress; to stop resisting.

stretch — full definition

1. verb To pull or extend something so it becomes longer or tighter.
2. verb To extend one's own body or limbs, often to loosen muscles.
3. verb To make a limited resource or piece of information go further than it comfortably should.
4. noun A continuous extent of time or distance.

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