ophalen — meaning in English

English meaning

• sneer verb To curl the lip slightly in contempt or scorn.
• trice noun A very short time; a moment. Almost always used in the phrase "in a trice".

Senses

ophalen is used for these senses in English:

• sneer (intransitive) To raise a corner of the upper lip slightly, especially in scorn.
• trice (transitive) To drag or haul, especially with a rope; specifically (nautical) to haul or hoist and tie up by means of a rope.

sneer — full definition

1. verb To curl the lip slightly in contempt or scorn.
2. noun A facial expression or remark showing contempt.

trice — full definition

1. noun A very short time; a moment. Almost always used in the phrase "in a trice".
2. verb In nautical use, to haul or hoist something up with a rope and secure it.

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