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χειρίζομαι — meaning in English

cheirizomai

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English meaning

  • pilot noun A person who operates the controls of an aircraft.
  • treat verb To behave toward someone or something in a particular way.
  • wield verb To hold and use a tool or weapon skilfully.

Senses

χειρίζομαι is used for these senses in English:

  • pilot (transitive) To guide (a vessel) through coastal waters.
  • treat (transitive) To handle, deal with or behave towards in a specific way. [from 14th c.]
  • wield To handle with skill and ease, especially a weapon or tool.

pilot — full definition

  1. noun A person who operates the controls of an aircraft.
  2. noun A person who guides ships through a difficult or unfamiliar stretch of water, such as a harbour.
  3. noun A trial episode produced to test whether a TV series should be made.
  4. verb To fly or steer a vehicle, or to test something out before a full rollout.

treat — full definition

  1. verb To behave toward someone or something in a particular way.
  2. verb To give medical care to a person or condition.
  3. verb To pay for someone's food, drink, or entertainment as a gift.
  4. noun Something special and enjoyable, often a snack or small gift.

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