rúisc — meaning in English

English meaning

• fusillade noun The simultaneous firing of a number of firearms.
• poke verb To prod or jab something with a finger or object.
• trounce verb To beat severely; to thrash.
• volley noun A number of things, especially shots, insults, or questions, released or fired all at once.

Senses

rúisc is used for these senses in English:

• decorticate (transitive, ergative) To peel or remove the bark, husk, or outer layer from something.
• fusillade The simultaneous firing of a number of firearms.
• poke To stir up a fire to remove ash or promote burning.
• strip off (intransitive) To be removed by stripping.
• trounce (transitive) To beat severely; to thrash.
• volley The simultaneous firing of a number of missiles or bullets; the projectiles so fired.

fusillade — full definition

1. noun The simultaneous firing of a number of firearms.
2. noun A rapid burst.

poke — full definition

1. verb To prod or jab something with a finger or object.
2. verb To thrust something out or forward, such as one's head or tongue.
3. noun A prod, jab, or thrust.
4. noun A Hawaiian dish of cubed raw fish mixed with seasonings.

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