beleg — meaning in English

English meaning

• siege noun A prolonged military operation in which an army surrounds a city or fortress to force its surrender.
• topping noun Food added on top of a dish for flavour or decoration.

Senses

beleg is used for these senses in English:

• siege (military) A prolonged military assault or a blockade of a city or fortress with the intent of conquering by force or attrition.
• topping Any food item added on top of another, such as sprinkles on ice cream or pepperoni on pizza.

siege — full definition

1. noun A prolonged military operation in which an army surrounds a city or fortress to force its surrender.
2. noun A prolonged period of difficulty or hardship, especially due to illness or hostile pressure.
3. verb To besiege; to surround and blockade.

topping — full definition

1. noun Food added on top of a dish for flavour or decoration.
2. adj Excellent or first-rate (dated, British).

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