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colpo — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • bang noun A sudden loud noise, such as an explosion or a hard impact.
  • belt noun A strip of leather or fabric worn around the waist to hold up clothing or carry items.
  • blow verb To produce a current of air, especially by expelling breath through the mouth.
  • catch verb To capture or seize something moving, such as a ball or a fleeing person.
  • chop noun A cut of meat, often including part of a rib bone.
  • knock verb To strike something, especially a door, sharply with the knuckles or an object.
  • sensation noun A physical feeling produced by something affecting the body or senses.
  • stroke noun A sudden loss of blood flow to part of the brain, which can cause lasting damage or death.
  • whack verb To hit something hard and sharply.
  • whiplash noun A neck injury caused by a sudden, violent jerking of the head, often in a car accident.

Senses

colpo is used for these senses in English:

  • bang A strike upon an object causing such a noise.
  • belt A powerful blow, often made with a fist or heavy object.
  • blow An instance of the act of striking or hitting.
  • catch (countable) The act of noticing, understanding or hearing.
  • chop A blow with an axe, cleaver, or similar implement.
  • knock An abrupt rapping sound, as from an impact of a hard object against wood.
  • knock A sharp impact.
  • sensation A widespread reaction of interest or excitement.

bang — full definition

  1. noun A sudden loud noise, such as an explosion or a hard impact.
  2. verb To hit something hard, often producing a loud noise.
  3. noun In plural, a fringe of hair cut straight across the forehead (chiefly US).

belt — full definition

  1. noun A strip of leather or fabric worn around the waist to hold up clothing or carry items.
  2. noun A safety strap that holds a person in place, such as in a car.
  3. noun A looping band that transfers motion or power in a machine.
  4. noun A region known for a particular feature, industry, or crop.
  5. verb Informally, to hit hard, or to sing loudly and powerfully.

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