beslaan — meaning in English

English meaning

• compass noun A device with a magnetic needle (or an electronic equivalent) that points to show direction, especially north.
• shoe noun An outer covering for the foot, usually with a sturdy sole, that stops short of the ankle.

Senses

beslaan is used for these senses in English:

• compass To surround; to encircle; to environ; to stretch round.
• shoe (transitive) To put shoes on someone or something else's feet, especially to put horseshoes on a horse.

compass — full definition

1. noun A device with a magnetic needle (or an electronic equivalent) that points to show direction, especially north.
2. noun A hinged drawing tool with two arms, used to draw circles or measure distances on a map or diagram.
3. noun The overall range or scope of something, such as a voice or a set of abilities.
4. verb To surround or encircle something completely.

shoe — full definition

1. noun An outer covering for the foot, usually with a sturdy sole, that stops short of the ankle.
2. noun A curved metal plate nailed to a horse's hoof for protection.
3. verb To fit someone or something with shoes, especially to fit a horse with horseshoes.

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