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uachtar — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • ascendant adj Rising in power, influence, or status; dominant.
  • cream noun The rich, fatty part of milk that rises to the top, or a dairy product made from it.
  • summit noun The highest point of a mountain or hill.
  • surface noun The outer or top layer of something.
  • top noun The highest point or part of something.
  • upper adj Positioned higher, in rank, level, or physical location, than something else.

Senses

uachtar is used for these senses in English:

  • ascendant (astrology, also, figurative) The degree of the zodiac or point of the ecliptic which rises in an eastern direction above the horizon at a particular moment (especially the moment of a person's birth), which is supposed to have a commanding influence on a person's fortune and life; a horoscope.
  • cream The butterfat or milkfat part of milk which rises to the top; this part when separated from the remainder.
  • cream A yellowish white color; the color of cream.
  • cream (medicine) A viscous aqueous oil or fat emulsion with a medicament added, used to apply that medicament to the skin. (compare with ointment)
  • summit The highest point of a hill, mountain, or similar geographical feature.
  • surface (intransitive) To rise to the surface.
  • top The highest or uppermost part of something.
  • upper (shoemaking) The piece of leather, etc., that forms the top part of a shoe above the sole.

ascendant — full definition

  1. adj Rising in power, influence, or status; dominant.
  2. noun A position of dominance or commanding influence, especially in the phrase "in the ascendant."

cream — full definition

  1. noun The rich, fatty part of milk that rises to the top, or a dairy product made from it.
  2. noun A thick, smooth cosmetic or medicinal substance applied to the skin.
  3. noun The best part of a group; the finest examples.
  4. adj Having a pale yellowish-white color.
  5. verb To beat butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.

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