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buille — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • belt noun A strip of leather or fabric worn around the waist to hold up clothing or carry items.
  • hit verb To strike someone or something, often forcefully.
  • jab noun A quick, sharp poke or short straight punch.
  • punch noun A hit made with a closed fist.
  • throb verb To beat or pulse strongly and repeatedly, often with pain.

Senses

buille is used for these senses in English:

  • belt A powerful blow, often made with a fist or heavy object.
  • hit A blow; a punch; a striking against; the collision of one body against another; the stroke that touches anything.
  • jab (boxing) A short straight punch.
  • punch (countable) A hit or strike with one's fist.
  • throb A beating, vibration or palpitation.

belt — full definition

  1. noun A strip of leather or fabric worn around the waist to hold up clothing or carry items.
  2. noun A safety strap that holds a person in place, such as in a car.
  3. noun A looping band that transfers motion or power in a machine.
  4. noun A region known for a particular feature, industry, or crop.
  5. verb Informally, to hit hard, or to sing loudly and powerfully.

hit — full definition

  1. verb To strike someone or something, often forcefully.
  2. verb To reach or achieve a target, level, or milestone.
  3. verb To affect someone or something negatively or suddenly.
  4. noun Something very popular or successful, such as a song or movie.
  5. noun A blow, strike, or instance of hitting.

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