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bain — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • cut verb To divide or open something using a sharp tool such as a knife or scissors.
  • dig verb To move earth aside, typically with a tool, in order to make a hole.
  • extract verb To pull or draw something out, often with effort or force.
  • harvest noun The gathering in of a ripe crop, or the crop itself once gathered.
  • mow verb To cut grass or crops close to the ground.
  • obtain verb To get or acquire something, often through effort or a formal process.

Senses

bain is used for these senses in English:

  • cut To divide with a knife, scissors, or another sharp instrument.
  • dig (transitive) To get by digging; to take from the ground; often with up.
  • extract (transitive) To draw out; to pull out; to remove forcibly from a fixed position, as by traction or suction, etc.
  • harvest (transitive) To bring in a harvest; reap; glean.
  • mow (transitive) To cut down grass or crops.

cut — full definition

  1. verb To divide or open something using a sharp tool such as a knife or scissors.
  2. verb To reduce or remove part of something.
  3. noun A wound or opening made by something sharp.
  4. noun A reduction, especially in pay, budget, or size.
  5. noun A particular piece of meat, or a specific edit/version of a film or recording.

dig — full definition

  1. verb To move earth aside, typically with a tool, in order to make a hole.
  2. verb To search for information; to investigate.
  3. verb (informal) To like or appreciate something.
  4. noun A site where an archaeological excavation is taking place.
  5. noun A sarcastic or critical remark aimed at someone.

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