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σμήνος — meaning in English

sminos

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English meaning

  • cluster noun A small group of things growing, gathered, or occurring closely together.
  • flight noun A journey made by an aircraft, especially a scheduled trip between two places.
  • flock noun A group of birds, sheep, or other animals gathered or travelling together.
  • swarm noun A large group of insects, especially bees, moving or migrating together.
  • wedge noun A piece of material, thick at one end and tapering to a thin edge, used to split, tighten, or lever things apart.

Senses

σμήνος is used for these senses in English:

  • cluster (astronomy) A group of galaxies, nebulae, or stars that appear to the naked eye to be near each other.
  • flight (collective) A collective term for doves or swallows.
  • flock A number of birds together in a group, such as those gathered together for the purpose of migration.
  • swarm A large number of insects, especially when in motion or (for bees) migrating to a new colony.

cluster — full definition

  1. noun A small group of things growing, gathered, or occurring closely together.
  2. verb To gather or group closely together.

flight — full definition

  1. noun A journey made by an aircraft, especially a scheduled trip between two places.
  2. noun The act or ability of flying through the air.
  3. noun A set of stairs between two landings.
  4. noun The act of running away or escaping.
  5. noun A small tasting selection of several drinks, such as wines or beers.

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