raivata — meaning in English
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English meaning
Senses
raivata is used for these senses in English:
- blaze (transitive) To set a mark on (as a tree, usually by cutting off a piece of its bark).
- blaze (transitive) To indicate or mark out (a trail, especially through vegetation) by a series of blazes.
- blaze (transitive, figurative) To set a precedent for the taking-on of a challenge; lead by example.
- break ground (literally) To begin digging in the earth at the start of a new construction, or, originally, for cultivation.
- clear (transitive) To remove obstructions, impediments or other unwanted items from.
- clear (transitive, computing) To reset or unset; to return to an empty state or to zero.
- demine (transitive) To remove explosive mines (landmines or naval mines) from.
blaze — full definition
- noun A large, fast-burning fire.
- verb To burn brightly, or to shine with intense light.
- noun A white or light-coloured mark on a horse's face, or a mark cut into a tree's bark to show a trail.
clear — full definition
- adj Transparent, or free of clouds, mist, or obstruction.
- adj Easy to understand, see, or hear; free of ambiguity.
- verb To remove obstacles or unwanted items so something becomes open or unobstructed.
- verb To officially free someone from suspicion, blame, or an obligation.