masse — meaning in English
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English meaning
- bulk noun The overall size, volume, or mass of something, especially when large.
- ground noun The solid surface of the earth.
- lump noun A solid piece or mass of something without a definite shape.
- mace noun A heavy club, often with a spiked or knobbed head, historically used as a weapon.
- mass noun A large body or quantity of matter without a definite shape.
- Masse name A French surname, an occupational or descriptive name related to "mace" or masonry work.
- raft noun A flat floating platform, often made of logs or planks lashed together, used to carry people or cargo on water.
- sledgehammer noun A large, heavy hammer with a long handle, swung with both hands to deliver powerful blows.
Senses
masse is used for these senses in English:
- bulk Size, specifically, volume.
- ground (electricity) An electrical conductor connected to the earth, or a large conductor whose electrical potential is taken as zero (such as a steel chassis).
- lump Something that protrudes, sticks out, or sticks together; a cluster or blob; a mound or mass of no particular shape.
- mace A ceremonial form of this weapon.
- raft A large (but unspecified) number, a lot.
- sledgehammer A hammer that consists of a large, heavy, broad and flat block of metal (the head) attached to a handle typically 0.5 meter to 1 meter long. The sledgehammer's design is meant to allow it to be swung powerfully, and to distribute force over a wide area upon impact.
bulk — full definition
- noun The overall size, volume, or mass of something, especially when large.
- noun The main or largest part of something.
- noun Goods transported or sold in large, unpackaged quantities rather than individually.
- verb To deliberately gain muscle and body weight through diet and training.
ground — full definition
- noun The solid surface of the earth.
- noun A reason or basis for a belief, decision, or action.
- noun An area of land used for a particular purpose, such as sport or school premises.
- verb To forbid a child or teenager from going out as a punishment.
- verb To connect an electrical device safely to the earth.