spannen — meaning in English
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English meaning
- brace noun A device or support that holds something firmly in place or steadies it.
- draw verb To create a picture using a pencil, pen, or similar tool.
- stretch verb To pull or extend something so it becomes longer or tighter.
- tense adjective Feeling or showing stress, anxiety, or strain; not relaxed.
Senses
spannen is used for these senses in English:
- brace To draw tight; to tighten; to put in a state of tension; to strain; to strengthen.
- draw (intransitive, archery) To pull back an arrow or bowstring in preparation for shooting the arrow; also, to cause a bow to bend by pulling back the bowstring.
- rubbernecking Generally, any act of observation in a manner considered unduly overt or otherwise unseemly.
- stretch (intransitive) To extend physically, especially from limit point to limit point.
- stretch out (intransitive) To lie fully extended.
- tense (transitive) To make tense.
- tense (intransitive) To become tense.
brace — full definition
- noun A device or support that holds something firmly in place or steadies it.
- noun A pair of something, especially game birds or similar items.
- verb To prepare oneself for something difficult or unpleasant, such as an impact or shock.
draw — full definition
- verb To create a picture using a pencil, pen, or similar tool.
- verb To pull something toward oneself or in a particular direction.
- verb To attract attention, interest, or a crowd.
- verb To take money out of an account, or to receive a wage or benefit.
- verb To end a game or contest with neither side winning.