spil — meaning in English
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English meaning
- backlash noun A strong, usually negative, public reaction against a decision, action, or trend.
- game noun An activity played for entertainment or competition, following a set of rules.
- play verb To engage in an activity purely for fun or recreation.
- winch noun A mechanical device with a drum and crank (or motor) used to haul or hoist a rope or cable.
Senses
spil is used for these senses in English:
- capstan (especially, nautical) A vertical cylindrical machine that revolves on a spindle, typically surmounted by a drumhead with sockets for levers for turning it; used to apply force to cables, ropes, etc.
- game A playful activity that may be unstructured; an amusement or pastime.
- play (countable) A theatrical performance featuring actors.
- winch A wince (machine used in dyeing or steeping cloth).
backlash — full definition
- noun A strong, usually negative, public reaction against a decision, action, or trend.
- noun A sudden reverse or recoil movement, such as slack snapping back in a rope or gear.
- verb To react strongly and negatively against something.
game — full definition
- noun An activity played for entertainment or competition, following a set of rules.
- adj Willing and ready to take part in something, especially something risky or new.
- adj Showing determination to keep going despite injury or difficulty.
- noun Wild animals hunted for food or sport.
- verb To manipulate or exploit the rules of a system for personal advantage.