élancement — meaning in English

English meaning

• fineness noun The quality or degree of being fine.
• twinge noun A sudden, brief sharp pain in part of the body.

Senses

élancement is used for these senses in English:

• fineness The ratio of length to width of a ship, aircraft or rocket
• twinge A sudden, pinching or sharp pain in a specific part of the body, especially one lasting for a short time.

fineness — full definition

1. noun The quality or degree of being fine.
2. noun The ratio, in a precious metal, of the primary metal to any additives or impurities.
3. noun The ratio of length to width of a ship, aircraft or rocket

twinge — full definition

1. noun A sudden, brief sharp pain in part of the body.
2. noun A brief, sharp pang of emotion, such as guilt or regret.
3. verb To experience a sudden sharp pain.

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