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
- 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.
- verb To fasten or secure something firmly, typically with battens — especially in the phrase "batten down."
- verb Followed by "on": to grow fat or prosper, often at someone else's expense.
cast — full definition
- verb To throw something, especially with some force or intent.
- verb To choose actors for the roles in a play, film, or show.
- verb To shape a liquid material, especially molten metal, by pouring it into a mould.
- noun The group of actors performing in a play, film, or show.
- noun A rigid support, often plaster, used to hold a broken bone in place while it heals.