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блесна́ — meaning in English

blesna

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English meaning

  • fly noun A small flying insect, especially the common housefly.
  • jig noun A lively folk dance, or the fast tune written for it, typically in 6/8 time.
  • lure noun Something that tempts or attracts, often with the promise of pleasure or reward.
  • spoon noun A utensil with a small shallow bowl on a handle, used for eating, stirring, or serving.

Senses

блесна́ is used for these senses in English:

  • fly (fishing) A lightweight fishing lure resembling an insect.
  • jig (fishing) A type of lure consisting of a hook molded into a weight, usually with a bright or colorful body.
  • lure (fishing) An artificial bait attached to a fishing line to attract fish.
  • spoon (fishing) A type of metal lure resembling the concave head of a tablespoon.

fly — full definition

  1. noun A small flying insect, especially the common housefly.
  2. verb To travel through the air, especially by aircraft.
  3. verb To move or proceed very quickly.
  4. adj Stylish, cool, or fashionable.

jig — full definition

  1. noun A lively folk dance, or the fast tune written for it, typically in 6/8 time.
  2. noun A tool or frame used to hold a workpiece steady and guide a cutting tool in exactly the same way each time.
  3. noun A type of fishing lure with a weighted hook, jerked up and down in the water.
  4. verb To move with quick, bouncing, jerky motions.

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