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doblegar — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • bend verb To force something into a curved or angled shape.
  • buckle noun A clasp with a hinged pin, used to fasten a belt or strap.
  • dwarf noun A person, animal, or plant much smaller than typical for its kind.
  • kink noun A tight twist or bend in something that is normally straight, such as hair, rope, or wire.
  • subdue verb To bring a person, animal, or feeling under control, often by force or effort.

Senses

doblegar is used for these senses in English:

  • bend (transitive) To force to submit.
  • bend (transitive, nautical) To tie, as in securing a line to a cleat; to shackle a chain to an anchor; make fast.
  • buckle To cause (something) to bend, or to become distorted.
  • dwarf (transitive) To make appear (much) smaller, puny, tiny; to be much larger than.
  • subdue (transitive) To overcome, quieten, or bring under control.

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.

buckle — full definition

  1. noun A clasp with a hinged pin, used to fasten a belt or strap.
  2. verb To fasten something with a buckle.
  3. verb To bend or collapse under pressure.
  4. verb To give in to pressure or stress; to stop resisting.

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