по́вод — meaning in English
povod
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English meaning
- halter noun A rope or strap fitted around an animal's head, used to lead or restrain it.
- leash noun A strap or cord used to hold and control an animal, especially a dog.
- matter noun Physical substance in general — anything that has mass and takes up space.
- motive noun A reason that drives someone to act, especially in a suspicious or criminal context.
- occasion noun A particular time when something happens, especially something notable.
- pretext noun A false reason given to hide the real motive behind an action.
- reason noun A cause or explanation for something; the motive behind an action.
- rein noun A strap attached to a bridle, used to control and guide a horse.
Senses
по́вод is used for these senses in English:
- halter A bitless headpiece of rope or straps, placed on the head of animals such as cattle or horses to lead or tie them.
- leash A strap, cord or rope with which to restrain an animal, often a dog.
- matter (obsolete) (The) inducing cause or reason, especially of anything disagreeable or distressing.
- motive (law) Something which causes someone to want to commit a crime; a reason for criminal behaviour. [from 18th c.]
- occasion The time when something happens.
- occasion An occurrence or state of affairs which causes some event or reaction; a motive or reason. [from 14th c.]
- occasion A particular happening; an instance or time when something occurred. [from 15th c.]
- pretext A false, contrived, or assumed purpose or reason; a pretense.
halter — full definition
- noun A rope or strap fitted around an animal's head, used to lead or restrain it.
- noun A top that ties or fastens behind the neck, leaving the back and shoulders bare.
- verb To fit a halter onto an animal.
leash — full definition
- noun A strap or cord used to hold and control an animal, especially a dog.
- verb To attach a leash to, or to hold something back or under control.