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splanc — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • bolt noun A metal fastener with a threaded shaft, used with a nut to hold things together.
  • brand noun A name, symbol, or identity that marks a product or company and distinguishes it from competitors.
  • ember noun A small glowing piece of coal or wood left over after a fire has died down.
  • flash verb To shine briefly or repeatedly.
  • intoxicate verb To stupefy by doping with chemical substances such as alcohol.
  • spark noun A small glowing particle thrown off by fire, friction, or an electrical discharge.
  • sparkle noun A small flash of light, or a general quality of shining brightness.

Senses

splanc is used for these senses in English:

  • bolt A lightning spark, i.e., a lightning bolt.
  • brand (archaic, or, poetic) A piece of burning wood or peat, or a glowing cinder.
  • ember A piece of coal or wood glowing by heat; a hot coal.
  • flash A sudden, short, temporary burst of light.
  • intoxicate To excite to enthusiasm or madness.
  • spark A small particle of glowing matter, either molten or on fire, resulting from an electrical surge or excessive heat created by friction.
  • spark (figuratively) A small amount of something, such as an idea or romantic affection, that has the potential to become something greater, just as a spark can start a fire.
  • sparkle A little spark; a scintillation.

bolt — full definition

  1. noun A metal fastener with a threaded shaft, used with a nut to hold things together.
  2. noun A sliding bar used to lock a door.
  3. noun A flash of lightning.
  4. verb To run away suddenly, or move very fast.
  5. verb To fasten something with a bolt, or to lock a door with a bolt.

brand — full definition

  1. noun A name, symbol, or identity that marks a product or company and distinguishes it from competitors.
  2. noun A particular make or type of product.
  3. noun A mark burned into skin or hide with a hot iron, especially to show ownership of livestock.
  4. verb To mark permanently with a hot iron, or to label someone unfairly with a lasting reputation.

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