綱 — meaning in English

English meaning

• class noun A group of people or things sharing common features; a category.
• leash noun A strap or cord used to hold and control an animal, especially a dog.
• rope noun A thick, strong cord made by twisting together fibers, strands, or wires.

Senses

綱 is used for these senses in English:

• class (taxonomy, countable) A rank in the classification of organisms, below phylum and above order; a taxon of that rank.
• leash A strap, cord or rope with which to restrain an animal, often a dog.
• rope (uncountable) Thick strings, yarn, monofilaments, metal wires, or strands of other cordage that are twisted together to form a stronger line.

class — full definition

1. noun A group of people or things sharing common features; a category.
2. noun A social group defined by wealth, occupation, or background.
3. noun A group of students taught together, or a single scheduled lesson.
4. noun Elegance, style, or dignified behaviour.
5. verb To place something or someone into a particular category.

leash — full definition

1. noun A strap or cord used to hold and control an animal, especially a dog.
2. verb To attach a leash to, or to hold something back or under control.

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