silmukka — meaning in English
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English meaning
- becket noun A small loop or ring of rope, cord, or braid used to hold something in place — such as an oar, a pulley hook, or a medal on a jacket.
- eye noun The organ of sight in humans and animals.
- loop noun A shape made by a line or path that curves back to cross or meet itself.
- stitch noun A single loop of thread made by a needle in sewing, knitting, or in closing a wound.
Senses
silmukka is used for these senses in English:
- becket (nautical) A short piece of rope spliced to form a circle
- becket (nautical) A loop of rope with a knot at one end to catch in an eye at the other end. Used to secure oars etc. at their place.
- eye A fitting consisting of a loop of metal or other material, suitable for receiving a hook or the passage of a cord or line.
- stitch A single pass of a needle in sewing; the loop or turn of the thread thus made.
becket — full definition
- noun A small loop or ring of rope, cord, or braid used to hold something in place — such as an oar, a pulley hook, or a medal on a jacket.
- noun A pocket sewn into a piece of clothing.
eye — full definition
- noun The organ of sight in humans and animals.
- noun The ability to judge or notice something skilfully.
- noun The calm centre of a storm, especially a hurricane.
- verb To look at someone or something carefully, often with suspicion or interest.