buail — meaning in English
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English meaning
- beat verb To hit repeatedly, or to defeat someone in a contest.
- hit verb To strike someone or something, often forcefully.
- mint noun A fragrant herb, or the flavor it gives to food and sweets.
- pop verb To make a sudden sharp sound, especially from bursting.
- punch noun A hit made with a closed fist.
- strike verb To hit someone or something, often forcefully.
Senses
buail is used for these senses in English:
- beat (transitive) To win against; to defeat or overcome; to do or be better than (someone); to excel in a particular, competitive event.
- hit (transitive) To administer a blow to, directly or with a weapon or missile.
- mint To invent; to forge; to fabricate; to fashion.
- punch (transitive) To operate (a device or system) by depressing a button, key, bar, or pedal, or by similar means.
- strike (transitive) To give, as a blow; to impel, as with a blow; to give a force to; to dash; to cast.
beat — full definition
- verb To hit repeatedly, or to defeat someone in a contest.
- verb To mix ingredients rapidly, usually with a whisk or spoon.
- noun A regular rhythmic pulse, especially in music.
- noun A journalist's or police officer's regular area of responsibility or patrol.
- adj Informal: completely exhausted.
hit — full definition
- verb To strike someone or something, often forcefully.
- verb To reach or achieve a target, level, or milestone.
- verb To affect someone or something negatively or suddenly.
- noun Something very popular or successful, such as a song or movie.
- noun A blow, strike, or instance of hitting.