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chien — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • bull noun An adult male of cattle, or of certain other large animals such as elephants and whales.
  • cur noun A mongrel or low-quality dog, especially one seen as vicious or worthless.
  • dog noun A domesticated mammal (Canis familiaris) kept as a pet or working animal, closely related to wolves.
  • hammer noun A hand tool with a heavy head, used for driving nails, breaking things apart, or shaping metal.

Senses

chien is used for these senses in English:

  • bull (US, slang) A policeman; a detective; a railroad security guard.
  • cur (dated, or, humorous) A detestable person.
  • dog A mammal of the family Canidae:
  • dog (derogatory) Someone who is cowardly, worthless, or morally reprehensible.
  • hammer (firearms) A moving part of a firearm that strikes the firing pin to discharge a gun.

bull — full definition

  1. noun An adult male of cattle, or of certain other large animals such as elephants and whales.
  2. adj Describing a market where prices are rising or expected to rise.
  3. noun Nonsense; empty or dishonest talk (informal).
  4. noun An official document or edict issued by the Pope.

cur — full definition

  1. noun A mongrel or low-quality dog, especially one seen as vicious or worthless.
  2. noun An insult for a cowardly or contemptible person.

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