tontti — meaning in English
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English meaning
- beat verb To hit repeatedly, or to defeat someone in a contest.
- domain noun A field or area of activity, knowledge, or control.
- estate noun A large area of land, usually with a big house, owned by one person or family.
- fief noun Historically, land granted by a lord to a vassal in exchange for loyalty and service.
- lot noun A large amount or number of something.
- parcel noun A wrapped package prepared for shipping or delivery.
- plot noun The sequence of events that make up a story, especially the way they are connected.
- property noun Something that a person or organization owns, especially land, buildings, or possessions.
Senses
tontti is used for these senses in English:
- beat (by extension) An area of a person's responsibility, especially
- domain A geographic area owned or controlled by a single person or organization.
- estate An (especially extensive) area of land, under a single ownership. [from 18th c.]
- fief (law, historical) Land held of a superior, particularly on condition of homage, fealty, and personal service, especially military service.
- lot A distinct portion or plot of land, usually smaller than a field.
- parcel A division of land bought and sold as a unit.
- plot An area or land used for building on or planting on. [from 1550s]
- property A piece of real estate, such as a parcel of land.
beat — full definition
- verb To hit repeatedly, or to defeat someone in a contest.
- verb To mix ingredients rapidly, usually with a whisk or spoon.
- noun A regular rhythmic pulse, especially in music.
- noun A journalist's or police officer's regular area of responsibility or patrol.
- adj Informal: completely exhausted.
domain — full definition
- noun A field or area of activity, knowledge, or control.
- noun A territory owned or ruled by one person, group, or organization.
- noun A website address (or the underlying registered name) used to identify it on the internet.