maschio — meaning in English
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English meaning
- boy noun A male child or young man.
- bull noun An adult male of cattle, or of certain other large animals such as elephants and whales.
- male adj Of the sex that produces sperm rather than eggs, in humans, animals, or plants.
- sire noun The male parent of an animal, especially in breeding contexts.
- tap noun A fitting on a pipe or container that controls the flow of a liquid or gas.
- tom name A common diminutive of the male given name Thomas, also used as a name in its own right.
Senses
maschio is used for these senses in English:
- boy A male child. [from 15th c.]
- boy A young man.
- bull (attributive, of large mammals) Adult male.
- bull An adult male of certain large mammals, such as whales, elephants, camels and seals.
- male Belonging to the sex which typically produces sperm, or to the gender which is typically associated with it. [from 14th c.]
- male (of bacteria) Having the F factor; able to impart DNA into another bacterium which does not have the F factor (a female).
- sire A male animal that has fathered a particular offspring (especially used of domestic animals and/or in biological research).
- tap (mechanics) A cylindrical tool used to cut an internal screw thread in a hole, with cutting edges around the lower end and an upper end to which a handle is fitted to turn the tool.
boy — full definition
- noun A male child or young man.
- interjection Used to express surprise, delight, or strong feeling.
bull — full definition
- noun An adult male of cattle, or of certain other large animals such as elephants and whales.
- adj Describing a market where prices are rising or expected to rise.
- noun Nonsense; empty or dishonest talk (informal).
- noun An official document or edict issued by the Pope.