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Fassung — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • composure noun A calm and controlled state of mind, especially under pressure.
  • countenance noun A person's face or facial expression, especially as it reveals their mood.
  • fixture noun A permanent fitting or appliance attached to a building, such as a sink or light.
  • poise noun A calm, self-assured manner; composure under pressure.
  • receptacle noun A container designed to hold something.
  • socket noun A hollow opening designed to hold or receive a matching part, such as an electrical plug or a light bulb.
  • version noun One particular form of something that exists in multiple variants.

Senses

Fassung is used for these senses in English:

  • bezel The rim and flange which encompasses and fastens a jewel or other object, such as the crystal of a watch, in the cavity in which it is set.
  • composure Calmness of mind or temperament.
  • countenance Calm facial expression, composure, self-control.
  • fixture A lighting unit; a luminaire.
  • poise A state of balance, equilibrium or stability.
  • poise Composure; freedom from embarrassment or affectation.
  • receptacle (electricity, US) A contact device installed at an outlet for the connection of an attachment plug (typically by receiving the plug's prongs) to supply portable appliances or equipment.
  • socket (electrical) An opening into which a plug or other connecting part is designed to fit (e.g. a light bulb socket).

countenance — full definition

  1. noun A person's face or facial expression, especially as it reveals their mood.
  2. verb To approve of, tolerate, or support something.
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