slag — meaning in English

English meaning

• bang noun A sudden loud noise, such as an explosion or a hard impact.
• battle noun A fight between opposing armed forces, especially as part of a larger war.
• belt noun A strip of leather or fabric worn around the waist to hold up clothing or carry items.
• blow verb To produce a current of air, especially by expelling breath through the mouth.
• clout noun Influence or power, especially in politics or business.
• combat noun Fighting between armed opponents, especially as part of a war.
• fight verb To engage in physical combat or violence with someone.
• hit verb To strike someone or something, often forcefully.
• kind noun A type or category of thing that shares common features with others.
• strike verb To hit someone or something, often forcefully.
• stroke noun A sudden loss of blood flow to part of the brain, which can cause lasting damage or death.

Senses

slag is used for these senses in English:

• bang A strike upon an object causing such a noise.
• battle (military) A general action, fight, or encounter, in which all the divisions of an army are or may be engaged; a combat, an engagement.
• belt A powerful blow, often made with a fist or heavy object.
• blow An instance of the act of striking or hitting.
• blow A damaging occurrence.
• clout A blow with the hand.
• combat A battle, a fight (often one in which weapons are used).
• fight (archaic) A battle between opposing armies.

bang — full definition

1. noun A sudden loud noise, such as an explosion or a hard impact.
2. verb To hit something hard, often producing a loud noise.
3. noun In plural, a fringe of hair cut straight across the forehead (chiefly US).

battle — full definition

1. noun A fight between opposing armed forces, especially as part of a larger war.
2. noun A prolonged, difficult struggle or contest of any kind.
3. verb To fight or struggle against someone or something.

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