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ruim — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • capacious adj Having a lot of space inside; roomy.
  • cosmic adj Relating to the universe as a whole, especially outer space.
  • full adj Holding as much as possible; with no more room left.
  • hold verb To grasp, carry, or support something with your hands or arms.
  • loose adj Not firmly attached, fixed, or fitting tightly.
  • loosely adv In a way that is not tight or firmly fixed.
  • roomy adj Having plenty of space; spacious.
  • spatial adj Relating to space, position, area, or the way things are arranged in relation to one another.

Senses

ruim is used for these senses in English:

  • capacious Having a lot of space inside; roomy.
  • cargo hold (nautical) A hold on a ship (including the forehold and stern hold), used to store cargo during a voyage.
  • cosmic Of or from or pertaining to the cosmos or universe.
  • full (of, clothing) Of a size that is ample, wide, or having ample folds or pleats to be comfortable.
  • hold (nautical, aviation) The cargo area of a ship or aircraft (often holds or cargo hold).
  • loose (not comparable, sports) Not being in the possession of any competing team during a game.
  • loosely Not tightly.
  • roomy Spacious, expansive, comfortable.

capacious — full definition

  1. adj Having a lot of space inside; roomy.
  2. adj Capable, able.

cosmic — full definition

  1. adj Relating to the universe as a whole, especially outer space.
  2. adj Vast in scale, almost beyond comprehension.

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