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εγχειρίδιο — meaning in English

encheiridio

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English meaning

  • dagger noun A short weapon with a pointed, double-edged blade, used for stabbing.
  • guide noun A person who shows others around a place or leads them along a route, especially one hired for the purpose.
  • handbook noun A concise reference book covering a particular subject, meant to be kept close at hand.
  • manual noun A book giving instructions on how to use or operate something.
  • textbook noun A book used for formal study of a particular subject, especially in schools or universities.

Senses

εγχειρίδιο is used for these senses in English:

  • dagger (weapons) A stabbing weapon, similar to a sword but with a short, double-edged blade.
  • guide A document or book that offers information or instruction; guidebook.
  • handbook A topically organized book of reference on a certain field of knowledge, regardless of size, but archetypally one to be kept readily at hand.
  • manual A booklet that instructs on the usage of a particular machine or product.
  • textbook (education) A coursebook, a formal manual of instruction in a specific subject, especially one for use in schools or colleges.

dagger — full definition

  1. noun A short weapon with a pointed, double-edged blade, used for stabbing.
  2. noun The symbol †, used in writing to mark footnotes or, historically, a person's death.

guide — full definition

  1. noun A person who shows others around a place or leads them along a route, especially one hired for the purpose.
  2. noun A book or document that gives instructions or information on a subject.
  3. noun A sign, marking, or device that helps direct movement, machinery, or attention.
  4. verb To lead, direct, or show someone the way.

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