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centelhar — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • spark noun A small glowing particle thrown off by fire, friction, or an electrical discharge.
  • sparkle noun A small flash of light, or a general quality of shining brightness.

Senses

centelhar is used for these senses in English:

  • spark (intransitive) To give off a spark or sparks.
  • sparkle (by extension) To shine as if throwing off sparks; to emit flashes of light; to scintillate; to twinkle

spark — full definition

  1. noun A small glowing particle thrown off by fire, friction, or an electrical discharge.
  2. noun A small trace of a feeling or quality that could grow into something bigger.
  3. verb To trigger or set off, especially an argument, idea, or reaction.
  4. verb To give off small bursts of electrical discharge.

sparkle — full definition

  1. noun A small flash of light, or a general quality of shining brightness.
  2. noun Liveliness or charm in a person's manner.
  3. verb To shine with quick flashes of light.

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