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
- noun A device that fastens something shut, opened only with a key, code, or similar means.
- verb To fasten something with a lock, or to become fixed in place.
- noun A section of a canal enclosed by gates, used to raise or lower boats between different water levels.
- noun A strand or tuft of hair.
plume — full definition
- noun A large, often decorative feather, or a cluster of feathers.
- noun A rising column of smoke, dust, or similar substance.
- verb Of a bird: to smooth and arrange its feathers.
- verb To feel proud of oneself, often excessively.