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
- 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.
buckle — full definition
- noun A clasp with a hinged pin, used to fasten a belt or strap.
- verb To fasten something with a buckle.
- verb To bend or collapse under pressure.
- verb To give in to pressure or stress; to stop resisting.