sauvoa — meaning in English

English meaning

• pole noun A long, slender piece of wood or metal used for support or construction.
• punt noun A long, flat-bottomed boat that is pushed along with a pole, often used on rivers for leisure.

Senses

sauvoa is used for these senses in English:

• pole To propel by pushing with poles, to push with a pole.
• punt (nautical) To propel a punt or similar craft by means of a pole.

pole — full definition

1. noun A long, slender piece of wood or metal used for support or construction.
2. noun Either of the two points where the Earth's axis meets its surface, or a similar point on a magnet or field.
3. noun A person from Poland.
4. verb To push a boat forward using a pole.

punt — full definition

1. noun A long, flat-bottomed boat that is pushed along with a pole, often used on rivers for leisure.
2. verb To propel a punt using a pole, or (in sports) to kick a dropped ball before it hits the ground.
3. verb To take a gamble or make a speculative guess or bet.

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