скоба́ — meaning in English
skoba
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English meaning
- brace noun A device or support that holds something firmly in place or steadies it.
- clamp noun A device used to hold or squeeze objects tightly together.
- clinch verb To settle something definitely, or make a deal or victory certain.
- clip noun A device used to fasten or hold things together.
- staple noun A basic food or item that is used regularly and is essential to daily life.
Senses
скоба́ is used for these senses in English:
- brace That which holds anything tightly or supports it firmly; a bandage or a prop.
- clinch Any of several fastenings.
- clip Something which clips or grasps; a device for attaching one object to another.
- staple A wire fastener, made of thin wire, used to secure stacks of paper by penetrating all the sheets and curling around.
brace — full definition
- noun A device or support that holds something firmly in place or steadies it.
- noun A pair of something, especially game birds or similar items.
- verb To prepare oneself for something difficult or unpleasant, such as an impact or shock.
clamp — full definition
- noun A device used to hold or squeeze objects tightly together.
- noun A device fitted to a car wheel to stop it being driven until a fine is paid.
- verb To fasten or hold something tightly in place.
- verb To immobilise a vehicle using a wheel clamp.