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переды́шка — meaning in English

peredyshka

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English meaning

  • blow verb To produce a current of air, especially by expelling breath through the mouth.
  • breath noun The air drawn into or expelled from the lungs; a single instance of breathing.
  • breather noun A short break or pause to rest.
  • grace noun Smooth, elegant movement or manner.
  • pause verb To stop something briefly, intending to continue later.
  • reprieve verb To cancel or delay a punishment, especially an execution.
  • respite noun A short period of rest or relief from something difficult or demanding.

Senses

переды́шка is used for these senses in English:

  • blow (informal) A chance to catch one's breath.
  • breath (countable) A rest or pause.
  • breather A short break; a rest or respite.
  • grace (uncountable, finance) An allowance of time granted to a debtor during which he or she is free of at least part of his normal obligations towards the creditor.
  • pause A temporary stop or rest; an intermission of action; interruption; suspension; cessation.
  • reprieve Relief from pain etc., especially temporary.
  • respite A brief interval of rest or relief.

blow — full definition

  1. verb To produce a current of air, especially by expelling breath through the mouth.
  2. verb To explode or shatter suddenly, or to cause something to do so.
  3. verb (informal) To waste or squander, especially money or an opportunity.
  4. noun A hard hit or strike.
  5. noun A sudden shock or setback.

breath — full definition

  1. noun The air drawn into or expelled from the lungs; a single instance of breathing.
  2. noun A slight trace or hint of something.

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