Peter in Latin
Peter in Latin is Petrus — Peter means to gradually decrease and come to nothing, especially followed by "out.".
Peter in Latin
Petrus
What does "Peter" mean?
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verb To gradually decrease and come to nothing, especially followed by "out."
"Interest in the project petered out after a few months."
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noun Slang for a safe or strongbox, or, separately, for a prison cell.
"In old crime slang, cracking a "peter" meant breaking open a safe."
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Peter in a sentence
- Interest in the project petered out after a few months.
- The trail petered out into thick brush.
- In old crime slang, cracking a "peter" meant breaking open a safe.
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What is "Peter" in Latin?
"Peter" in Latin is Petrus. Peter means: To gradually decrease and come to nothing, especially followed by "out."
How do you use "Peter" in a sentence?
Example: "Interest in the project petered out after a few months." In Latin, "Peter" is Petrus.
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