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kiehkura — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • lock noun A device that fastens something shut, opened only with a key, code, or similar means.
  • plume noun A large, often decorative feather, or a cluster of feathers.
  • rib noun One of the curved bones that run from the spine around toward the breastbone, forming the cage that protects the chest.
  • whorl noun Each circle, volution or equivalent in a pattern of concentric circles, ovals, arcs, or a spiral.
  • wreath noun A ring-shaped arrangement of flowers, leaves, or other material, used for decoration or as a mark of honour or remembrance.

Senses

kiehkura is used for these senses in English:

  • plume The furry tail of certain dog breeds (such as the Samoyed) that curls over their backs or stands erect.
  • rib (Ireland, colloquial) A single strand of hair.
  • whorl (botany) A circle of three or more leaves, flowers, or other organs, about the same part or joint of a stem.
  • wreath Something twisted, intertwined, or curled.

lock — full definition

  1. noun A device that fastens something shut, opened only with a key, code, or similar means.
  2. verb To fasten something with a lock, or to become fixed in place.
  3. noun A section of a canal enclosed by gates, used to raise or lower boats between different water levels.
  4. noun A strand or tuft of hair.

plume — full definition

  1. noun A large, often decorative feather, or a cluster of feathers.
  2. noun A rising column of smoke, dust, or similar substance.
  3. verb Of a bird: to smooth and arrange its feathers.
  4. verb To feel proud of oneself, often excessively.

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