Kreuz — meaning in English
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English meaning
- anguish noun Severe mental or physical suffering, often caused by grief, loss, or distress.
- club noun A group of people who join together for a shared interest or purpose, such as sport or recreation.
- cross noun A shape formed by two intersecting lines, or an upright post with a crossbar, especially as a religious symbol.
- dagger noun A short weapon with a pointed, double-edged blade, used for stabbing.
- incubus noun In medieval European folklore, a male demon believed to settle on people as they sleep and cause nightmares.
- obelisk noun A tall, four-sided stone pillar that narrows to a pointed top, often built as a monument.
- rail noun A horizontal bar used as a support or barrier, or one of the metal bars that trains run on.
- yoke noun A wooden bar or frame joining two draught animals, such as oxen, at the neck so they can pull a plough or cart together.
Senses
Kreuz is used for these senses in English:
- True Cross (Christianity) The cross on which Christ was crucified, particularly considered as a relic.
- anguish Extreme pain, either of body or mind; excruciating distress.
- club (card games) A black clover shape (♣), one of the four symbols used to mark the suits of playing cards.
- clubs (card games) One of the four suits of playing cards, marked with the symbol ♣.
- cross (Christianity) A hand gesture made in imitation of the shape of the Cross; sign of the cross.
- cross to bear (idiomatic) A problem, or unpleasant or painful situation or person that one has to accept and deal with, although one finds it very difficult, or it causes trouble or worry over a long period of time.
- dagger (weapons) A stabbing weapon, similar to a sword but with a short, double-edged blade.
- incubus (by extension) Any oppressive thing or person; a burden.
anguish — full definition
- noun Severe mental or physical suffering, often caused by grief, loss, or distress.
- verb To suffer or cause severe mental distress.
club — full definition
- noun A group of people who join together for a shared interest or purpose, such as sport or recreation.
- noun A heavy stick used as a weapon, or (in sports) an implement used to strike a ball, such as in golf.
- noun A venue offering entertainment, especially music and dancing (a nightclub).
- verb To hit someone or something with a heavy stick or similar object.
- verb To join together to form a group, or to pool money for a shared purpose.