furculae — meaning in English

English meaning

• defile verb To make something dirty, corrupt, or impure, often something considered sacred or pure.
• pass verb To move from one place, position, or state to another.

Senses

furculae is used for these senses in English:

• defile A narrow passage or way (originally (military) , one which soldiers could only march through in a single file or line), especially a narrow gorge or pass between mountains.
• pass An opening, road, or track, available for passing; especially, one through or over some dangerous or otherwise impracticable barrier such as a mountain range; a passageway; a defile; a ford.

defile — full definition

1. verb To make something dirty, corrupt, or impure, often something considered sacred or pure.
2. noun A narrow gorge or pass, originally one narrow enough for soldiers to march through only in single file.

pass — full definition

1. verb To move from one place, position, or state to another.
2. verb To succeed in a test, exam, or inspection.
3. verb To hand something to someone, or to send the ball to a teammate in sport.
4. verb To decline a turn or an opportunity.
5. noun A document or ticket granting entry or permission.

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