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raide — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • precipitous adj Steep, like a precipice
  • stiff adjective Rigid; not easily bent or moved.
  • wooden adj Made of wood.

Senses

raide is used for these senses in English:

  • precipitous Steep, like a precipice
  • wooden (figuratively) As if made of wood; moving awkwardly, or speaking with dull lack of emotion.

precipitous — full definition

  1. adj Steep, like a precipice
  2. adj Hasty; rash; quick; sudden

stiff — full definition

  1. adjective Rigid; not easily bent or moved.
  2. adjective Formal or awkward in manner; not relaxed.
  3. adjective Severe or harsh, especially describing a penalty, competition, or drink.
  4. verb Informal: to fail to pay someone what they're owed, especially a tip or bill.
  5. noun Slang: a dead body.

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