pau — meaning in English

English meaning

• pale adjective Light in colour, or lacking the usual colour, especially in the face.
• stick noun A thin piece of wood, especially a fallen branch or twig.

Senses

pau is used for these senses in English:

• pale A wooden stake; a picket.
• stick A relatively long, thin piece of wood, of any size.

pale — full definition

1. adjective Light in colour, or lacking the usual colour, especially in the face.
2. verb To become pale, especially from shock, fear, or illness.
3. verb To seem weaker or less impressive by comparison.
4. noun The historical phrase "beyond the pale," meaning outside acceptable limits or boundaries.

stick — full definition

1. noun A thin piece of wood, especially a fallen branch or twig.
2. noun A long, thin implement used for a specific purpose, such as a walking cane, a hockey stick, or a gear lever.
3. verb To become attached to a surface, usually with glue or something sticky.
4. verb To push a pointed object into something; to pierce.
5. verb To remain firm, loyal, or persistent, especially with "with" or "to."

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