peli — meaning in English
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English meaning
- craft noun Skill in making something by hand, especially using traditional or artistic techniques.
- dalliance noun A brief, playful romance or flirtation, not meant to be serious.
- game noun An activity played for entertainment or competition, following a set of rules.
- play verb To engage in an activity purely for fun or recreation.
Senses
peli is used for these senses in English:
- The Game A mind game where the objective is to avoid thinking about "The Game", and by thinking about it one loses, and subsequently has to announce one's loss to the world in order to make them lose.
- ball game A specific contest or match between teams playing such a game, in particular a baseball game.
- craft (figurative) A woman.
- dalliance Playful flirtation; amorous play. [from 14th c.]
- game A playful activity that may be unstructured; an amusement or pastime.
- game (countable) A particular instance of playing a game.
- game (countable) Ellipsis of video game.
- play (uncountable) An individual's performance in a sport or game.
craft — full definition
- noun Skill in making something by hand, especially using traditional or artistic techniques.
- noun A trade or occupation requiring skilled manual work.
- noun A boat, ship, aircraft, or spacecraft (used for vessels generally).
- noun Cleverness or cunning used to deceive or manipulate.
- verb To make or produce something with skill and care.
dalliance — full definition
- noun A brief, playful romance or flirtation, not meant to be serious.
- noun Time spent idly or without purpose.