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Peitschenschnur — meaning in English

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English meaning

lash noun A hair growing from the edge of the eyelid; an eyelash.

Senses

Peitschenschnur is used for these senses in English:

lash The thong or braided cord of a whip, with which the blow is given.
whipcord A hard, twisted cord used for making whiplashes.

lash — full definition

noun A hair growing from the edge of the eyelid; an eyelash.
noun A strike delivered with a whip, or the flexible cord of a whip itself.
verb To hit hard with a whip or something similarly flexible.
verb To tie something down tightly with rope or cord.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related German words

Schlag Peitschenhieb Hieb