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massif — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • bulk noun The overall size, volume, or mass of something, especially when large.
  • clump noun A small, dense cluster of things, especially plants or hair.
  • massive adjective Extremely large in size, extent, or degree.
  • sail noun A large piece of fabric rigged on a boat to catch the wind and drive it forward.
  • solid adjective Firm and stable in structure; not liquid or gas.

Senses

massif is used for these senses in English:

  • bulk Being large in size, mass, or volume (of goods, etc.).
  • clump A small group of trees or plants.
  • massif A principal mountain mass.
  • massive Very large or bulky and heavy and solid.
  • massive (medicine) Affecting a large portion of the body, or severe.
  • sail (nautical) A piece of fabric attached to a boat and arranged such that it causes the wind to drive the boat along. The sail may be attached to the boat via a combination of mast, spars and ropes.
  • sail A tower-like structure found on the dorsal (topside) surface of submarines.
  • solid Large in size, quantity, or value.

bulk — full definition

  1. noun The overall size, volume, or mass of something, especially when large.
  2. noun The main or largest part of something.
  3. noun Goods transported or sold in large, unpackaged quantities rather than individually.
  4. verb To deliberately gain muscle and body weight through diet and training.

clump — full definition

  1. noun A small, dense cluster of things, especially plants or hair.
  2. verb To gather or stick together into a compact mass.
  3. verb To walk with heavy, thudding steps.

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