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Spiel — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • act verb To do something; to take action.
  • backlash noun A strong, usually negative, public reaction against a decision, action, or trend.
  • clearance noun Official permission to proceed, access something, or travel.
  • gamble verb To bet money or stake something valuable on an uncertain outcome, especially in games of chance.
  • game noun An activity played for entertainment or competition, following a set of rules.
  • match noun An organized contest between competitors, as in sport.
  • play verb To engage in an activity purely for fun or recreation.

Senses

Spiel is used for these senses in English:

  • act (countable) A display of behaviour.
  • gamble (transitive) To risk (something) for potential gain.
  • match (sports) A competitive sporting event such as a boxing meet (commonly called a "bout"), a baseball game, or a cricket match.

act — full definition

  1. verb To do something; to take action.
  2. verb To perform a role in a play, film, or show.
  3. verb To behave in a particular way.
  4. noun Something done; a deed.
  5. noun A law passed by a legislative body.

backlash — full definition

  1. noun A strong, usually negative, public reaction against a decision, action, or trend.
  2. noun A sudden reverse or recoil movement, such as slack snapping back in a rope or gear.
  3. verb To react strongly and negatively against something.

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