frithbhuail — meaning in English

English meaning

• pulsate verb To expand and contract rhythmically; to throb or to beat, exhibit a pulse.
• recoil verb To jerk or pull back suddenly, especially from fear, disgust, or shock.
• throb verb To beat or pulse strongly and repeatedly, often with pain.

Senses

frithbhuail is used for these senses in English:

• pulsate To expand and contract rhythmically; to throb or to beat.
• recoil (weaponry) Of a firearm: to quickly push back when fired.
• throb (intransitive) To vibrate or pulsate with a steady rhythm.

pulsate — full definition

1. verb To expand and contract rhythmically; to throb or to beat, exhibit a pulse.
2. verb To quiver, vibrate, or flash; as to the beat of music.
3. verb To pulse, to be full of life, energy: to bustle, thrive, flourish.
4. verb To produce a recurring increase and decrease of some quantity.

recoil — full definition

1. verb To jerk or pull back suddenly, especially from fear, disgust, or shock.
2. noun The backward kick of a gun when it is fired.
3. noun A sudden backward movement or a shrinking away.

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