heilauttaa — meaning in English

English meaning

• jerk verb To move suddenly and sharply, often without control.
• sway verb To move slowly and rhythmically from side to side.
• sweep verb To clean a surface by brushing dirt or debris away, usually with a broom.
• swing verb To move back and forth or in a circular path while hanging from a fixed point.

Senses

heilauttaa is used for these senses in English:

• jerk (transitive) To give a quick, often unpleasant tug or shake.
• sway (transitive) To move or wield with the hand; to swing; to wield.
• sweep (transitive, ergative) To move something in a long sweeping motion, as a broom.
• sweep To carry with a long, swinging, or dragging motion; hence, to carry in a stately or proud fashion.
• swing (transitive, and, intransitive, boxing) To move one's arm in a punching motion.

jerk — full definition

1. verb To move suddenly and sharply, often without control.
2. verb To pull or tug something quickly and sharply.
3. noun An unpleasant or inconsiderate person.
4. noun A Jamaican style of seasoning and slow-cooking meat over spiced coals, or the meat prepared this way.

sway — full definition

1. verb To move slowly and rhythmically from side to side.
2. verb To influence someone's opinion or decision.
3. noun Power or influence over someone or something.

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