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сопротивле́ние — meaning in English

soprotivleniye

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English meaning

  • drag verb To pull something heavy along a surface, often with effort.
  • resistance noun The act of opposing or fighting against something.
  • stand verb To be upright on one's feet, or to rise into that position.

Senses

сопротивле́ние is used for these senses in English:

  • drag (nautical) The difference between the speed of a screw steamer under sail and that of the screw when the ship outruns the screw; or between the propulsive effects of the different floats of a paddle wheel.
  • resistance The act of resisting, or the capacity to resist.
  • stand A resolute, unwavering position; firm opinion; action for a purpose in the face of opposition.

drag — full definition

  1. verb To pull something heavy along a surface, often with effort.
  2. noun A resisting force that slows down something moving through air or liquid.
  3. noun Something tedious or annoying.
  4. noun Elaborate, exaggerated clothing of the opposite gender worn for performance, especially by drag queens and kings.
  5. verb To insult or criticize someone sharply, often publicly (informal).

resistance — full definition

  1. noun The act of opposing or fighting against something.
  2. noun The degree to which a material or circuit opposes the flow of electric current.

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