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έφοδος — meaning in English

efodos

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English meaning

  • attack verb To use violent force against a person or place.
  • dash verb To run or move quickly, usually for a short distance.
  • raid noun A sudden attack or surprise incursion, often by armed forces or police.
  • storm noun A period of violent weather with strong winds and often rain, thunder, or snow.

Senses

έφοδος is used for these senses in English:

  • attack A time in which one attacks; the offence of a battle.
  • dash A short run, flight.
  • ephod (biblical, Judaism) A priestly apron, or breastplate, described in the Bible in Exodus 28: vi–xxx, which only the chief priest of ancient Israel was allowed to wear.
  • raid (law enforcement) An attack or invasion for the purpose of making arrests, seizing property, or plundering.
  • storm (military) A violent assault on a fortified position or stronghold.

attack — full definition

  1. verb To use violent force against a person or place.
  2. verb To criticize someone or something harshly in words.
  3. verb To begin dealing with a task or problem with energy and determination.
  4. noun A violent or aggressive act intended to harm.
  5. noun A sudden episode of illness or pain.

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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