schmettern — meaning in English

English meaning

• belt noun A strip of leather or fabric worn around the waist to hold up clothing or carry items.
• dash verb To run or move quickly, usually for a short distance.
• smash noun The loud sound of a violent collision or impact.

Senses

schmettern is used for these senses in English:

• belt (transitive, informal, normally belt out) To scream or sing in a loud, strong manner.
• dash (transitive) To throw violently.
• smash (transitive) To hit extremely hard.

belt — full definition

1. noun A strip of leather or fabric worn around the waist to hold up clothing or carry items.
2. noun A safety strap that holds a person in place, such as in a car.
3. noun A looping band that transfers motion or power in a machine.
4. noun A region known for a particular feature, industry, or crop.
5. verb Informally, to hit hard, or to sing loudly and powerfully.

dash — full definition

1. verb To run or move quickly, usually for a short distance.
2. verb To destroy or ruin something, especially hopes or plans.
3. noun A short horizontal line used in punctuation, or a small added amount of something.

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