frusta — meaning in English
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English meaning
- strap noun A narrow strip of leather, fabric, or similar material used to fasten, carry, or hold something in place.
- whip noun A flexible rod or braided cord, often of leather, used to strike an animal or person, or to make a sharp cracking noise.
- whiplash noun A neck injury caused by a sudden, violent jerking of the head, often in a car accident.
- whisk noun A kitchen tool made of looped wires, used to beat eggs, cream, or batter.
Senses
frusta is used for these senses in English:
- strap A piece of leather, or strip of wood covered with a suitable material, used to hone the sharpened edge of a razor; a strop.
- whip A lash; a pliant, flexible instrument, such as a rod (commonly of cane or rattan) or a plaited or braided rope or thong (commonly of leather) used to create a sharp "crack" sound for directing or herding animals.
- whiplash (countable) The lash of a whip.
- whiplash An injury to the upper spine connected to a violent jerk of the head in either a backward or forward or side to side direction, resembling the motion of a whip.
- whisk A kitchen utensil, now usually made from stiff wire loops fixed to a handle (and formerly of twigs), used for whipping (or a mechanical device with the same function).
strap — full definition
- noun A narrow strip of leather, fabric, or similar material used to fasten, carry, or hold something in place.
- verb To fasten or secure something using a strap.
whip — full definition
- noun A flexible rod or braided cord, often of leather, used to strike an animal or person, or to make a sharp cracking noise.
- noun A politician responsible for making sure party members vote according to party policy.
- verb To strike with a whip or similar flexible object.
- verb To beat food quickly, especially cream or eggs, so that it becomes light and airy.
- verb To move something suddenly and quickly.