kumartua — meaning in English
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English meaning
- bend verb To force something into a curved or angled shape.
- bow noun A weapon made from a curved piece of flexible material strung with a cord, used to shoot arrows.
- crouch verb To bend the knees and lower the body close to the ground, often to hide, prepare to spring, or avoid being seen.
- stoop verb To bend the body forward and down.
Senses
kumartua is used for these senses in English:
- bend (intransitive) To bow in prayer, or in token of submission.
- bend (transitive, nautical) To tie, as in securing a line to a cleat; to shackle a chain to an anchor; make fast.
- bend over (intransitive) To bend one's upper body forward and down while standing or kneeling.
- crouch (intransitive) To bend down; to stoop low; to stand close to the ground with legs bent, like an animal when waiting for prey, or someone in fear.
- crouch (intransitive) To bend servilely; to bow in reverence or humility.
- stoop To bend the upper part of the body forward and downward to a half-squatting position; crouch.
bend — full definition
- verb To force something into a curved or angled shape.
- verb To curve or change direction.
- verb To lean or stoop the body.
- verb To adapt rules or facts to suit a purpose.
- noun A curve, turn, or angle.
bow — full definition
- noun A weapon made from a curved piece of flexible material strung with a cord, used to shoot arrows.
- noun A rod strung with hair, used to play a stringed instrument.
- noun A knot with two loops, often used for decoration or to tie laces.
- verb To bend forward at the waist, or lower the head, as a sign of respect or greeting.
- verb To give in or stop resisting.