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коло́ть — meaning in English

kolot

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English meaning

  • cleave verb To split something apart, typically with a sharp tool or a forceful blow.
  • crack verb To break, split, or form a line of damage without falling completely apart.
  • pang noun A sudden, sharp burst of physical pain.
  • prickle noun A sharp and often small point, especially that of a plant; a thorn.
  • prod verb To poke someone or something, usually with a finger or pointed object.
  • stab verb To pierce or wound someone or something with a pointed weapon such as a knife.

Senses

коло́ть is used for these senses in English:

  • cleave (transitive) To split or sever something with, or as if with, a sharp instrument.
  • crack (transitive, figurative) To cause to yield under interrogation or other pressure.
  • pang (transitive) To cause to have great pain or suffering; to torment, to torture.
  • prickle (transitive) To cause (someone) to feel a prickle; to prick.
  • prod (transitive) To poke, to push, to touch.
  • stab (transitive) To pierce or to wound (somebody) with a (usually pointed) tool or weapon, especially a knife or dagger.
  • stab (intransitive) To cause a sharp, painful sensation (often used with at).

cleave — full definition

  1. verb To split something apart, typically with a sharp tool or a forceful blow.
  2. verb To stick closely or stay loyal to something, especially a belief, plan, or person (an older, more formal use).

crack — full definition

  1. verb To break, split, or form a line of damage without falling completely apart.
  2. verb To solve a difficult problem or figure something out.
  3. verb To break down or give in under pressure, especially during questioning or stress.
  4. verb To make a joke.
  5. noun A thin line or split in a surface.

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