doblar — meaning in English
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English meaning
- bend verb To force something into a curved or angled shape.
- bow noun A weapon made from a curved piece of flexible material strung with a cord, used to shoot arrows.
- crook noun A dishonest person, especially a criminal or swindler.
- double adj Twice the usual size, amount, or number, or consisting of two matching parts.
- dub verb To give something a name or nickname.
- fold verb To bend something, especially paper or fabric, over on itself.
- kink noun A tight twist or bend in something that is normally straight, such as hair, rope, or wire.
- knell verb To ring a bell slowly and solemnly, especially to mark a death or funeral.
- lap noun The flat area formed by the thighs of a seated person.
- turn verb To move or rotate around an axis, or to change direction.
Senses
doblar is used for these senses in English:
- bend (transitive, nautical) To tie, as in securing a line to a cleat; to shackle a chain to an anchor; make fast.
- bow (transitive, figurative) To exercise powerful or controlling influence over; to bend, figuratively; to turn; to incline.
- crook To turn from the path of rectitude; to pervert; to misapply; to twist.
- double (transitive) To multiply by two.
- double (transitive) To fold over so as to make two folds.
- double (intransitive) To turn sharply, following a winding course.
- double (bridge) To make a call that will double certain scoring points if the preceding bid becomes the contract.
- knell (intransitive) To ring a bell slowly, especially for a funeral; to toll.
bend — full definition
- verb To force something into a curved or angled shape.
- verb To curve or change direction.
- verb To lean or stoop the body.
- verb To adapt rules or facts to suit a purpose.
- noun A curve, turn, or angle.
bow — full definition
- noun A weapon made from a curved piece of flexible material strung with a cord, used to shoot arrows.
- noun A rod strung with hair, used to play a stringed instrument.
- noun A knot with two loops, often used for decoration or to tie laces.
- verb To bend forward at the waist, or lower the head, as a sign of respect or greeting.
- verb To give in or stop resisting.