spronare — meaning in English
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English meaning
- galvanize verb To cover something with a layer of metal using an electric current.
- poke verb To prod or jab something with a finger or object.
- prod verb To poke someone or something, usually with a finger or pointed object.
- spur noun A spiked device worn on a rider's boot heel to urge a horse forward.
Senses
spronare is used for these senses in English:
- galvanize (figurative) To shock or stimulate into sudden activity, as if by electric shock.
- poke To prod or jab with an object such as a finger or a stick. [from late 14th c.]
- prod (transitive) To poke, to push, to touch.
- spur (transitive) To prod (especially a horse) on the side or flank, with the intent to urge motion or haste, to gig.
- spur (transitive) To urge or encourage to action, or to a more vigorous pursuit of an object
galvanize — full definition
- verb To cover something with a layer of metal using an electric current.
- verb To cover metal with zinc, using electricity, so that it will not rust.
- verb To suddenly push someone into action, as though giving them a jolt.
- verb To pass an electric current through something.
poke — full definition
- verb To prod or jab something with a finger or object.
- verb To thrust something out or forward, such as one's head or tongue.
- noun A prod, jab, or thrust.
- noun A Hawaiian dish of cubed raw fish mixed with seasonings.
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