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voitelu — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • dash verb To run or move quickly, usually for a short distance.
  • lubrication noun The act of applying a lubricant between moving parts to reduce friction and heat.
  • score noun The total number of points, goals, or runs earned in a game or contest.
  • unction noun An ointment or salve.

Senses

voitelu is used for these senses in English:

  • anointment The act of anointing with oil or other liquids.
  • dash (Nigeria, Ghana, Liberia) A bribe or gratuity; a gift.
  • inunction The anointing or rubbing in of oil or balm.
  • lubrication The application of a substance (lubricant) between moving surfaces in contact in order to reduce friction and minimize heating.
  • score A bribe paid to a police officer.
  • unction A religious or ceremonial anointing.

dash — full definition

  1. verb To run or move quickly, usually for a short distance.
  2. verb To destroy or ruin something, especially hopes or plans.
  3. noun A short horizontal line used in punctuation, or a small added amount of something.

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