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тире́ — meaning in English

tire

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English meaning

  • dah noun The spoken sound representing a dash in Morse code, as opposed to a "dit" for a dot.
  • dash verb To run or move quickly, usually for a short distance.

Senses

тире́ is used for these senses in English:

  • dah The spoken representation of a dash in radio and telegraph Morse code.
  • dash (typography) Any of the following symbols: ‒ (figure dash), – (en dash), — (em dash), or ― (horizontal bar).
  • dash (by extension) The longer of the two symbols of Morse code.
  • em dash (typography) The symbol (—) (used to demarcate a parenthetical thought or to indicate a break, or for emphasis)

dash — full definition

  1. verb To run or move quickly, usually for a short distance.
  2. verb To destroy or ruin something, especially hopes or plans.
  3. noun A short horizontal line used in punctuation, or a small added amount of something.

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