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ottelu — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • bout noun A short period of an activity, especially something difficult like an illness or a fight.
  • fight verb To engage in physical combat or violence with someone.
  • game noun An activity played for entertainment or competition, following a set of rules.
  • leg noun One of the limbs used for standing and walking.
  • match noun An organized contest between competitors, as in sport.

Senses

ottelu is used for these senses in English:

  • ball game A specific contest or match between teams playing such a game, in particular a baseball game.
  • bout (boxing) A boxing match.
  • bout A fighting competition.
  • fight (sports) A boxing or martial arts match.
  • game (countable) A particular instance of playing a game.
  • leg (sports) A single game or match played in a tournament or other sporting contest.
  • match (sports) A competitive sporting event such as a boxing meet (commonly called a "bout"), a baseball game, or a cricket match.

fight — full definition

  1. verb To engage in physical combat or violence with someone.
  2. verb To struggle or campaign strongly for or against something.
  3. noun An instance of physical combat or a violent confrontation.
  4. noun A conflict, argument, or contest, not necessarily physical.
  5. noun The determination or spirit needed to keep struggling.

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