облапо́шивать — meaning in English

English meaning

• screw noun A metal fastener with a spiral thread, driven in with a twisting motion to hold materials together.
• trick noun An action meant to deceive, fool, or outsmart someone.

Senses

облапо́шивать is used for these senses in English:

• screw (transitive) To extort or practice extortion upon; to oppress by unreasonable or extortionate exactions; to put the screws on.
• trick (transitive) To fool; to cause to believe something untrue; to deceive.

screw — full definition

1. noun A metal fastener with a spiral thread, driven in with a twisting motion to hold materials together.
2. noun A ship's propeller.
3. verb To attach or fasten something using a screw, or by twisting it into place.
4. verb (informal) To cheat, mistreat, or ruin things for someone.
5. noun (slang) A prison guard.

trick — full definition

1. noun An action meant to deceive, fool, or outsmart someone.
2. noun A skillful or clever technique for achieving something, especially something difficult.
3. noun A playful prank meant to surprise or embarrass someone.
4. verb To deceive someone, often to gain an advantage.
5. adj Not reliable; prone to giving out or failing.

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