kiilata — meaning in English

English meaning

• cut verb To divide or open something using a sharp tool such as a knife or scissors.
• stuff noun Miscellaneous items, belongings, or unspecified material.
• wedge noun A piece of material, thick at one end and tapering to a thin edge, used to split, tighten, or lever things apart.

Senses

kiilata is used for these senses in English:

• cut (transitive, computing) To remove (text, a picture, etc.) and place in memory in order to paste at a later time.
• cut off (transitive, North American) To swerve in front of (another car) while driving.
• stuff (transitive) To cut off another competitor in a race by disturbing his projected and committed racing line (trajectory) by an abrupt manoeuvre.

cut — full definition

1. verb To divide or open something using a sharp tool such as a knife or scissors.
2. verb To reduce or remove part of something.
3. noun A wound or opening made by something sharp.
4. noun A reduction, especially in pay, budget, or size.
5. noun A particular piece of meat, or a specific edit/version of a film or recording.

stuff — full definition

1. noun Miscellaneous items, belongings, or unspecified material.
2. verb To fill something tightly, often to the point of being packed full.

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