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asalto — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • assault noun A sudden violent attack, whether physical or verbal.
  • round adjective Shaped like a circle or sphere, with no sharp corners.
  • storm noun A period of violent weather with strong winds and often rain, thunder, or snow.

Senses

asalto is used for these senses in English:

  • assault A violent onset or attack with physical means, for example blows, weapons, etc.
  • round (sports) One of the specified pre-determined segments of the total time of a sport event, such as a boxing or wrestling match, during which contestants compete before being signaled to stop.
  • round A series of changes or events ending where it began; a series of like events recurring in continuance; a cycle; a periodical revolution.
  • storm (military) A violent assault on a fortified position or stronghold.

assault — full definition

  1. noun A sudden violent attack, whether physical or verbal.
  2. noun In law, an act that makes someone fear immediate physical harm, even without actual contact.
  3. verb To attack someone violently, physically or verbally.

round — full definition

  1. adjective Shaped like a circle or sphere, with no sharp corners.
  2. adjective Complete or whole, especially referring to a number ending in a zero.
  3. noun One stage or segment of a competition, game, or fight.
  4. noun A single cartridge or shot fired from a gun.
  5. noun A regular route someone travels while doing a job, such as a doctor visiting patients.

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