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tarcza — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • aim verb To point a weapon or object at a target.
  • dial noun A round, marked surface with a needle or pointer used to display a measurement, such as on a clock or gauge.
  • limb noun An arm, leg, or wing — a major projecting part of a body used for movement.
  • shield noun A piece of protective armour carried in the hand or on the arm to block blows or weapons.
  • target noun Something aimed at, such as a mark used for shooting practice.

Senses

tarcza is used for these senses in English:

  • Scutum (constellation) A small autumn constellation of the northern sky, said to resemble a shield. It lies between the constellations of Aquila, Sagittarius, and the tail of Serpens.
  • aim The point intended to be hit, or object intended to be attained or affected.
  • clock face The surface of a clock that contains the dial and hands (via the traditional design of clocks); such an arrangement on either a clock or a watch.
  • limb (astronomy) The apparent visual edge of a celestial body.
  • shield Anything that protects or defends; defense; shelter; protection.
  • shield (science fiction) A field of energy that protects or defends.
  • shield A broad piece of defensive armor, held in hand, formerly in general use in war, for the protection of the body.
  • target A butt or mark to shoot at, as for practice, or to test the accuracy of a firearm, or the force of a projectile.

aim — full definition

  1. verb To point a weapon or object at a target.
  2. verb To intend or work toward a particular goal.
  3. noun A goal or intention.
  4. noun The act of pointing something, such as a weapon, at a target; also, one's skill at hitting a target.

dial — full definition

  1. noun A round, marked surface with a needle or pointer used to display a measurement, such as on a clock or gauge.
  2. noun A rotating disc, or set of buttons, used to enter a phone number.
  3. verb To enter a phone number in order to make a call.

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