krümmen — meaning in English
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English meaning
- arch noun A curved structure that spans an opening, typically supporting the weight above it.
- crook noun A dishonest person, especially a criminal or swindler.
- screw noun A metal fastener with a spiral thread, driven in with a twisting motion to hold materials together.
- writhe verb To twist the body sharply, especially in pain or extreme discomfort.
Senses
krümmen is used for these senses in English:
- arch (transitive) To form into an arch shape.
- crook To turn from the path of rectitude; to pervert; to misapply; to twist.
- screw (transitive) To extort or practice extortion upon; to oppress by unreasonable or extortionate exactions; to put the screws on.
- writhe (intransitive) To twist bodily; to contort one's self; to be distorted.
arch — full definition
- noun A curved structure that spans an opening, typically supporting the weight above it.
- verb To bend into a curved shape.
- adj Deliberately playful, knowing, or mischievous, often in tone or expression.
- adj Chief or foremost, used as a prefix in words like "archenemy" or "archbishop".
crook — full definition
- noun A dishonest person, especially a criminal or swindler.
- noun A hooked staff, such as the one used by shepherds or carried by a bishop.
- noun A bend or curve, especially in a part of the body such as the arm.
- verb To bend something, especially a finger or arm.
- adj Australian/NZ informal: unwell, or of poor quality.