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lasta — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • batten noun A long, narrow strip of wood or metal used to strengthen, fasten, or hold something in place, especially in construction or on a ship.
  • cast verb To throw something, especially with some force or intent.
  • cradle noun A small bed for a baby that rocks or swings gently.
  • paddle noun A short pole with a broad blade at one or both ends, used to propel and steer a small boat.
  • spatula noun A flat-bladed kitchen tool with a long handle, used for flipping, lifting, or spreading food.
  • splint noun A rigid support used to hold an injured body part, like a broken bone, in place.
  • turner noun A person who shapes wood or other material on a lathe.

Senses

lasta is used for these senses in English:

  • batten (weaving) The movable bar of a loom, which strikes home or closes the threads of a woof.
  • cast A supportive and immobilising device used to help mend broken bones.
  • cradle A case for a broken or dislocated limb.
  • paddle A kitchen utensil shaped like a paddle and used for mixing, beating etc.
  • spatula (cookware) A kitchen utensil consisting of a flat surface attached to a long handle, used for turning, lifting, or stirring food.
  • splint (medicine) A device to immobilize a body part.
  • spudger A hand-held tool consisting of a short narrow rod with various shaped tools at the ends.
  • squeegee (nautical) A long-handled tool used on ships for swabbing the decks and spreading protective coatings. [1844]

batten — full definition

  1. noun A long, narrow strip of wood or metal used to strengthen, fasten, or hold something in place, especially in construction or on a ship.
  2. verb To fasten or secure something firmly, typically with battens — especially in the phrase "batten down."
  3. verb Followed by "on": to grow fat or prosper, often at someone else's expense.

cast — full definition

  1. verb To throw something, especially with some force or intent.
  2. verb To choose actors for the roles in a play, film, or show.
  3. verb To shape a liquid material, especially molten metal, by pouring it into a mould.
  4. noun The group of actors performing in a play, film, or show.
  5. noun A rigid support, often plaster, used to hold a broken bone in place while it heals.

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