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lappu — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • check noun An inspection to make sure something is correct, safe, or working.
  • handout noun A printed sheet of information given out, especially in a class or meeting.
  • hit verb To strike someone or something, often forcefully.
  • label noun A small tag, sticker, or printed note attached to something, giving information about it.
  • lappet noun A small decorative fold or flap, especially of lace or muslin, in a garment or headdress.
  • tab noun A small flap or strip attached to something, used for holding, opening, or labeling it.
  • tag noun A small label attached to an item, showing information such as its price, size, or owner.

Senses

lappu is used for these senses in English:

  • check A mark, certificate, or token by which errors may be prevented, or a thing or person may be identified.
  • handout A printed sheet such as a leaflet or pamphlet, or a worksheet, that is given out free of charge (usually by hand) for a certain use, for example as an advertisement or for information.
  • hit (colloquial) A dose of an illegal or addictive drug.
  • lappet A small decorative fold or flap, especially of lace or muslin, in a garment or headdress.
  • tab A small flap or strip of material attached to or inserted into something, for holding, manipulation, identification, opening etc.

check — full definition

  1. noun An inspection to make sure something is correct, safe, or working.
  2. noun A written order instructing a bank to pay a stated sum (spelled "cheque" in British English).
  3. noun The bill for a meal, especially in a restaurant.
  4. noun In chess, a position where the king is under direct threat of capture.
  5. verb To examine or verify something.

handout — full definition

  1. noun A printed sheet of information given out, especially in a class or meeting.
  2. noun Money or goods given to someone in need, often without them working for it.

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