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
- verb To divide or open something using a sharp tool such as a knife or scissors.
- verb To reduce or remove part of something.
- noun A wound or opening made by something sharp.
- noun A reduction, especially in pay, budget, or size.
- noun A particular piece of meat, or a specific edit/version of a film or recording.
dig — full definition
- verb To move earth aside, typically with a tool, in order to make a hole.
- verb To search for information; to investigate.
- verb (informal) To like or appreciate something.
- noun A site where an archaeological excavation is taking place.
- noun A sarcastic or critical remark aimed at someone.