puhemies — meaning in English
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English meaning
- matchmaker noun A person who introduces people in hopes of starting a romantic relationship or marriage.
- mouthpiece noun The part of an instrument or device placed at or near the mouth.
- speaker noun A device that converts electrical signals into sound.
- spokesperson noun A person, regardless of gender, who speaks officially for a person, group, or organization.
- voice noun The sound a person produces when speaking or singing.
- wingman noun A pilot who flies alongside and supports the lead aircraft in a formation.
Senses
puhemies is used for these senses in English:
- best man The primary attendant to the groom in a wedding ceremony.
- matchmaker Someone who finds suitable dates or marriage partners for other people.
- mouthpiece (by extension) A spokesman; one who speaks on behalf of someone else.
- speaker (politics) The chair or presiding officer of certain legislative bodies, such as the U.K. House of Commons or the U.S. House of Representatives.
- spokesperson A person who acts as the voice of another person or a group of people.
- voice One who speaks; a speaker.
- wingman (by extension) A friend who accompanies one to offer (or receive) support, especially in flirting with love interests.
matchmaker — full definition
- noun A person who introduces people in hopes of starting a romantic relationship or marriage.
- noun Someone who arranges professional sporting contests, especially boxing bouts.
mouthpiece — full definition
- noun The part of an instrument or device placed at or near the mouth.
- noun A person or publication that speaks on behalf of someone else, often a group or organization.
- noun Informal term for a defense lawyer.