пожа́ть — meaning in English

English meaning

• reap verb To cut and gather a crop, especially grain.
• shake verb To move something rapidly back and forth or up and down.

Senses

пожа́ть is used for these senses in English:

• reap (transitive) To cut (for example a grain) with a sickle, scythe, or reaping machine
• reap (transitive) To obtain or receive as a reward, in a good or a bad sense.
• shake (intransitive, usually as "shake on") To shake hands.

reap — full definition

1. verb To cut and gather a crop, especially grain.
2. verb To receive something, often as a consequence or reward, of earlier effort.

shake — full definition

1. verb To move something rapidly back and forth or up and down.
2. verb To move one's head from side to side, usually to say no or express disbelief.
3. verb To upset or emotionally disturb someone.
4. verb To get rid of or escape from someone or something.
5. noun A thick drink made by blending ice cream (or milk) with flavoring.

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