rí — meaning in English

English meaning

• forearm noun The part of the arm between the elbow and the wrist.
• king noun A male monarch who rules a country, typically inheriting the position by birth.
• sovereign adjective Having supreme power or independent authority.

Senses

rí is used for these senses in English:

• forearm (anatomy) The part of the arm between the wrist and the elbow.
• sovereign A monarch; the ruler of a country.

forearm — full definition

1. noun The part of the arm between the elbow and the wrist.
2. verb To prepare for something in advance.

king — full definition

1. noun A male monarch who rules a country, typically inheriting the position by birth.
2. noun The most important or dominant person or thing in a particular field.
3. noun The most important piece in chess, which must be protected from checkmate to avoid losing the game.
4. noun A playing card ranked just below the ace, showing an image of a king.
5. verb To make someone king; to crown as monarch.

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