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retreat in Irish

retreat in Irish is cúlaigh — retreat means the act of pulling back from danger, especially a military withdrawal.

retreat in Irish

cúlaigh
verb
(intransitive) To withdraw military forces.

What does "retreat" mean?

  1. noun The act of pulling back from danger, especially a military withdrawal.
    "The army sounded the retreat as enemy forces closed in."
  2. noun A quiet, peaceful place, or a period spent away from ordinary life for rest or reflection.
    "They booked a weekend retreat in the mountains."
  3. verb To pull back or withdraw from a position, especially in the face of danger or difficulty.
    "The troops retreated to higher ground."
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retreat in a sentence

  • The army sounded the retreat as enemy forces closed in.
  • The soldiers began an orderly retreat under heavy fire.
  • They booked a weekend retreat in the mountains.
  • She went on a silent meditation retreat to clear her head.

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What is "retreat" in Irish?

"retreat" in Irish is cúlaigh. retreat means: The act of pulling back from danger, especially a military withdrawal.

How do you use "retreat" in a sentence?

Example: "The army sounded the retreat as enemy forces closed in." In Irish, "retreat" is cúlaigh.

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