viiru — meaning in English

English meaning

• scratch verb To rub or drag nails, claws, or a sharp point across a surface, especially to relieve an itch or leave a mark.
• streak noun A thin line or smear, often left by dirt, color, or motion.

Senses

viiru is used for these senses in English:

• scratch A disruption, mark or shallow cut on a surface made by scratching.
• streak An irregular line left from smearing or motion.
• streak The color of the powder of a mineral. So called, because a simple field test for a mineral is to streak it against unglazed white porcelain.

scratch — full definition

1. verb To rub or drag nails, claws, or a sharp point across a surface, especially to relieve an itch or leave a mark.
2. noun A mark, cut, or sound produced by scratching.
3. verb To withdraw from a race or competition one had previously entered.
4. noun Informal term for money, especially cash.

streak — full definition

1. noun A thin line or smear, often left by dirt, color, or motion.
2. noun A continuous run of the same kind of result, especially in sport, luck, or behavior.
3. noun A noticeable trait in someone's personality.
4. verb To move extremely fast, or to run naked in public as a prank or protest.

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