farfalla — meaning in English
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English meaning
- butterfly noun An insect with large, often brightly patterned wings, known for its delicate flight.
- damper noun Something that spoils an otherwise good mood or occasion.
- slide verb To move smoothly along a surface while staying in contact with it.
- throttle noun A valve or lever that controls how much fuel or air reaches an engine, and therefore its speed.
Senses
farfalla is used for these senses in English:
- butterfly A flying insect of the order Lepidoptera, distinguished from moths by their diurnal activity and generally brighter colouring. [from 11th c.]
- butterfly stroke A swimming stroke in which the body is prone, the arms are moved in simultaneous circles, and the feet are kicked up and down.
- damper A valve or movable plate in the flue or other part of a stove, furnace, etc., used to check or regulate the draught of air.
- slide A valve that works by sliding, such as in a trombone.
butterfly — full definition
- noun An insect with large, often brightly patterned wings, known for its delicate flight.
- verb To slice food almost all the way through and open it flat like a book.
- noun A swimming stroke in which both arms move together in a circular motion while the legs kick in a dolphin-like motion.
damper — full definition
- noun Something that spoils an otherwise good mood or occasion.
- noun A metal plate or valve inside a fireplace, stove, or duct that controls airflow.
- noun A device that reduces vibration or shock in a mechanical system.