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кана́т — meaning in English

kanat

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English meaning

  • cable noun A thick, strong rope or bundle of wires used to pull, support, or carry electricity or signals.
  • rope noun A thick, strong cord made by twisting together fibers, strands, or wires.
  • sling verb To throw something with a swinging or arcing motion.

Senses

кана́т is used for these senses in English:

  • cable (nautical) A strong rope or chain used to moor or anchor a ship.
  • cable A strong, large-diameter wire or rope, or something resembling such a rope.
  • rope (uncountable) Thick strings, yarn, monofilaments, metal wires, or strands of other cordage that are twisted together to form a stronger line.
  • sling A loop of rope, or a rope or chain with hooks, for suspending a barrel, bale, or other heavy object, in hoisting or lowering.

cable — full definition

  1. noun A thick, strong rope or bundle of wires used to pull, support, or carry electricity or signals.
  2. verb To send a message by telegraph or undersea cable; more loosely, to send an urgent message.

rope — full definition

  1. noun A thick, strong cord made by twisting together fibers, strands, or wires.
  2. verb To tie, secure, or catch something with a rope.

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