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motyl — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • butterfly noun An insect with large, often brightly patterned wings, known for its delicate flight.

Senses

motyl is used for these senses in English:

  • butterfly A flying insect of the order Lepidoptera, distinguished from moths by their diurnal activity and generally brighter colouring. [from 11th c.]
  • butterfly stroke A swimming stroke in which the body is prone, the arms are moved in simultaneous circles, and the feet are kicked up and down.
  • spinnaker (nautical) A sail supplemental to the mainsail, especially a triangular one, used on yachts for running before the wind.

butterfly — full definition

  1. noun An insect with large, often brightly patterned wings, known for its delicate flight.
  2. verb To slice food almost all the way through and open it flat like a book.
  3. noun A swimming stroke in which both arms move together in a circular motion while the legs kick in a dolphin-like motion.

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