tañer — meaning in English
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English meaning
- chime noun A bell-like instrument, or set of them, that rings out a musical note.
- knock verb To strike something, especially a door, sharply with the knuckles or an object.
- play verb To engage in an activity purely for fun or recreation.
- ring noun A small circular band, often worn on a finger as jewelry.
- toot noun A short blast of sound from a horn or whistle.
Senses
tañer is used for these senses in English:
- knock (intransitive) To rap one's knuckles against something, especially wood.
- play (transitive, intransitive, especially, of a, person) To produce music using a musical instrument.
- ring (transitive) To make (a bell, etc.) produce a resonant sound.
- toot To cause a horn or whistle to produce a noise.
chime — full definition
- noun A bell-like instrument, or set of them, that rings out a musical note.
- verb To make a ringing sound, like a bell.
- verb To agree or fit together (often "chime in" for joining a conversation).
knock — full definition
- verb To strike something, especially a door, sharply with the knuckles or an object.
- verb To criticize someone or something.
- noun A sharp rapping sound, or a blow or setback.