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цикл — meaning in English

tsikl

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English meaning

  • circuit noun A closed path that electric current can flow around, usually containing components like wires, switches, and resistors.
  • curse noun A spell or supernatural force believed to bring harm or bad luck.
  • cycle noun A series of events that repeats itself in the same order.
  • loop noun A shape made by a line or path that curves back to cross or meet itself.
  • period noun A stretch of time, or a particular era seen as a distinct whole.

Senses

цикл is used for these senses in English:

  • circuit The act of moving or revolving around, or as in a circle or orbit; a revolution
  • curse (slang, dated, derogatory, usually with "the") A woman's menses.
  • cycle A complete rotation of anything.
  • loop (programming) A programmed sequence of instructions that is repeated until or while a particular condition is satisfied.
  • period The length of time during which the same characteristics of a periodic phenomenon recur, such as the repetition of a wave or the rotation of a planet. [from 17th c.]

circuit — full definition

  1. noun A closed path that electric current can flow around, usually containing components like wires, switches, and resistors.
  2. noun A regular route or series of venues that someone travels for work, sport, or performance.
  3. verb To travel all the way around something.

curse — full definition

  1. noun A spell or supernatural force believed to bring harm or bad luck.
  2. noun A rude or offensive word used to express anger.
  3. verb To wish harm on someone, or to swear angrily.

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