dobrar — meaning in English
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English meaning
- bend verb To force something into a curved or angled shape.
- corner noun The point where two lines, edges, or walls meet.
- crinkle verb To fold, crease, crumple, or wad.
- double adj Twice the usual size, amount, or number, or consisting of two matching parts.
- dub verb To give something a name or nickname.
- fold verb To bend something, especially paper or fabric, over on itself.
- round adjective Shaped like a circle or sphere, with no sharp corners.
Senses
dobrar is used for these senses in English:
- bend (transitive, nautical) To tie, as in securing a line to a cleat; to shackle a chain to an anchor; make fast.
- corner (automotive, transitive) To turn a corner or drive around a curve.
- crinkle (ambitransitive) To fold, crease, crumple, or wad.
- double (transitive) To multiply by two.
- double (transitive) To fold over so as to make two folds.
- dub To replace the original soundtrack of a film with a synchronized translation
- fold (transitive) To make the proper arrangement (in a thin material) by bending.
- round (transitive) To turn past a boundary.
bend — full definition
- verb To force something into a curved or angled shape.
- verb To curve or change direction.
- verb To lean or stoop the body.
- verb To adapt rules or facts to suit a purpose.
- noun A curve, turn, or angle.
corner — full definition
- noun The point where two lines, edges, or walls meet.
- noun The place where two streets meet.
- noun A difficult or awkward situation with limited options.
- verb To force someone or something into a position with no escape.
- verb To gain enough control over a market to influence prices.