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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

  1. verb To force something into a curved or angled shape.
  2. verb To curve or change direction.
  3. verb To lean or stoop the body.
  4. verb To adapt rules or facts to suit a purpose.
  5. noun A curve, turn, or angle.

bow — full definition

  1. noun A weapon made from a curved piece of flexible material strung with a cord, used to shoot arrows.
  2. noun A rod strung with hair, used to play a stringed instrument.
  3. noun A knot with two loops, often used for decoration or to tie laces.
  4. verb To bend forward at the waist, or lower the head, as a sign of respect or greeting.
  5. verb To give in or stop resisting.

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