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tira — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • bull noun An adult male of cattle, or of certain other large animals such as elephants and whales.
  • cop noun (informal) A police officer.
  • copper noun A reddish-brown metal, chemical symbol Cu, widely used in wiring and pipes for its conductivity.
  • list noun A series of names, items, or numbers written or said one after another.
  • strap noun A narrow strip of leather, fabric, or similar material used to fasten, carry, or hold something in place.
  • strip noun A long, narrow piece of material or land.

Senses

tira is used for these senses in English:

  • bull (US, slang) A policeman; a detective; a railroad security guard.
  • comic strip (comics) A series of drawings, in sequence, often but not necessarily depicting something funny or satirical in nature; more specifically, a single work consisting of a short row of such drawings.
  • cop (informal) A police officer or prison guard.
  • copper (slang, law enforcement) A police officer.
  • list A strip of fabric, especially from the edge of a piece of cloth.
  • strap A long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like.
  • strap A piece of leather, or strip of wood covered with a suitable material, used to hone the sharpened edge of a razor; a strop.

bull — full definition

  1. noun An adult male of cattle, or of certain other large animals such as elephants and whales.
  2. adj Describing a market where prices are rising or expected to rise.
  3. noun Nonsense; empty or dishonest talk (informal).
  4. noun An official document or edict issued by the Pope.

cop — full definition

  1. noun (informal) A police officer.
  2. verb (informal) To be given, or to accept, something unpleasant such as blame or punishment.
  3. verb (slang) To get hold of, obtain, or buy something.

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