speling — meaning in English

English meaning

• allowance noun A fixed sum of money given regularly, especially to a child or for expenses.
• backlash noun A strong, usually negative, public reaction against a decision, action, or trend.
• leeway noun Extra freedom or flexibility to act without strict limits.

Senses

speling is used for these senses in English:

• allowance (engineering) A planned deviation between an exact dimension and a nominal or theoretical dimension.
• backlash (mechanics) The jarring or reflex motion caused in badly fitting machinery by irregularities in velocity or a reverse of motion.
• leeway A varying degree or amount of freedom or flexibility.

allowance — full definition

1. noun A fixed sum of money given regularly, especially to a child or for expenses.
2. noun An amount permitted or accepted as reasonable, especially as a deduction or adjustment.

backlash — full definition

1. noun A strong, usually negative, public reaction against a decision, action, or trend.
2. noun A sudden reverse or recoil movement, such as slack snapping back in a rope or gear.
3. verb To react strongly and negatively against something.

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