gîte — meaning in English

English meaning

• list noun A series of names, items, or numbers written or said one after another.
• rest noun Relief from work or activity, especially by sleeping or relaxing.
• roll verb To move by turning over and over on a surface.

Senses

gîte is used for these senses in English:

• list (nautical) A careening or tilting to one side, usually not intentionally or under a vessel's own power. [from early 17th c.]
• rest A place where one may rest, either temporarily, as in an inn, or permanently, as, in an abode.
• roll The rotation angle about the longitudinal axis.

list — full definition

1. noun A series of names, items, or numbers written or said one after another.
2. verb To write or name a series of items one after another.
3. noun A narrow strip or border, especially the edge of a piece of cloth.
4. verb (of a ship) To lean over to one side.

rest — full definition

1. noun Relief from work or activity, especially by sleeping or relaxing.
2. noun The remaining part of something; what is left over.
3. noun A pause of a specific length in a piece of music, or the symbol marking it.
4. verb To stop working or moving in order to relax or recover.
5. verb To lean, lie, or be supported on something.

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