sbavatura — meaning in English

English meaning

• backwash noun Water that flows back after being pushed forward, for example by oars or breaking waves.
• burr noun A prickly seed case or flower head that clings to fur or clothing.
• smear verb To spread a soft or sticky substance across a surface, often messily.
• smudge noun A smear or blurry mark, especially one made by dirt, ink, or makeup.

Senses

sbavatura is used for these senses in English:

• backwash The saliva, spit or food particles that have flowed back into a drink after someone has drunk from it.
• burr A small piece of material left on an edge after a cutting operation.
• smear A mark made by smearing.
• smudge A blemish or smear, especially a dark or sooty one.

backwash — full definition

1. noun Water that flows back after being pushed forward, for example by oars or breaking waves.
2. noun The stream of air pushed backwards by an aircraft's engine.
3. noun The lasting effects that follow on from something that has happened.
4. noun Saliva, spit, or bits of food that flow back into a drink once someone has taken a sip from it.

burr — full definition

1. noun A prickly seed case or flower head that clings to fur or clothing.
2. noun A strong, rolled pronunciation of the letter "r," or an accent marked by it.
3. verb To grind or smooth using a small rotating abrasive tool.

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