teroittaa — meaning in English
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English meaning
- caution noun Careful attention to avoid danger or mistakes.
- drill verb To make a hole in something using a rotating cutting tool.
- sharpen verb To make something sharp or sharper.
- strap noun A narrow strip of leather, fabric, or similar material used to fasten, carry, or hold something in place.
- whet verb To sharpen a blade or tool by rubbing it against a stone.
Senses
teroittaa is used for these senses in English:
- caution (transitive) To warn; to alert, advise that caution is warranted.
- drill (transitive) To repeat an idea frequently in order to encourage someone to remember it.
- sharpen (transitive, sometimes, figurative) To make sharp.
- strap (transitive) To sharpen by rubbing on a strap; to strop.
- whet (transitive) To hone or rub on with some substance, as a piece of stone, for the purpose of sharpening – see whetstone.
caution — full definition
- noun Careful attention to avoid danger or mistakes.
- noun A formal warning given by police instead of pursuing prosecution for a minor offense (chiefly UK).
- verb To warn someone about a risk or potential consequence.
drill — full definition
- verb To make a hole in something using a rotating cutting tool.
- verb To practise something repeatedly, often in a military or training context, until it becomes automatic.
- noun A tool or machine used for boring holes.
- noun A repeated practice exercise designed to build a skill or prepare for an emergency.
- noun A dark, gritty style of trap music known for aggressive, often violent lyrics.