hedgehog in Swedish
hedgehog in Swedish is igelkott, spansk ryttare — hedgehog means to curl into a tight defensive ball, or to set up spiky defenses, the way a hedgehog protects itself.
hedgehog in Swedish
igelkott
A small mammal of the subfamily Erinaceinae, characterized by their spiny back and often by the habit of rolling up into a ball when attacked, native to Afro-Eurasia.
spansk ryttare
(military) Ellipsis of Czech hedgehog (“an antitank obstacle constructed from three steel rails”).
igelkott
(military) Ellipsis of Czech hedgehog (“an antitank obstacle constructed from three steel rails”).
What does "hedgehog" mean?
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verb To curl into a tight defensive ball, or to set up spiky defenses, the way a hedgehog protects itself.
"The troops hedgehogged their position with anti-tank spikes."
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hedgehog in a sentence
- The troops hedgehogged their position with anti-tank spikes.
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What is "hedgehog" in Swedish?
"hedgehog" in Swedish is igelkott, spansk ryttare. hedgehog means: To curl into a tight defensive ball, or to set up spiky defenses, the way a hedgehog protects itself.
How do you use "hedgehog" in a sentence?
Example: "The troops hedgehogged their position with anti-tank spikes." In Swedish, "hedgehog" is igelkott, spansk ryttare.
Are there other ways to say "hedgehog" in Swedish?
Yes — Swedish has 2 translations listed for "hedgehog": igelkott, spansk ryttare.
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