paju — meaning in English

English meaning

• sally noun A sudden dash out from a defended position to attack, or a similar sudden burst of activity.
• willow noun A tree or shrub with long, slender, often drooping branches, usually found near water.

Senses

paju is used for these senses in English:

• sally Any tree that resembles a willow.
• willow The wood of these trees.

sally — full definition

1. noun A sudden dash out from a defended position to attack, or a similar sudden burst of activity.
2. noun A short trip or excursion, or a witty, sharp remark made in conversation.
3. verb To set out suddenly, especially to venture forth from a safe place.

willow — full definition

1. noun A tree or shrub with long, slender, often drooping branches, usually found near water.
2. noun In cricket, informal word for the bat, since willow wood is traditionally used to make them.

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