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tira — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • heat noun The energy or sensation of high temperature; warmth.
  • list noun A series of names, items, or numbers written or said one after another.
  • pig noun A farm animal with a snout and cloven hooves, raised for meat.
  • shred noun A small torn or cut strip or fragment of something.
  • sliver noun A small, thin, often sharp piece cut or broken off from something larger.
  • strip noun A long, narrow piece of material or land.

Senses

tira is used for these senses in English:

  • comic strip (comics) A series of drawings, in sequence, often but not necessarily depicting something funny or satirical in nature; more specifically, a single work consisting of a short row of such drawings.
  • heat (uncountable, slang) The police.
  • list A strip of fabric, especially from the edge of a piece of cloth.
  • pig (derogatory, slang) A police officer. [From ante 1785.]
  • rozzer (UK, Irish, slang, dated) A police officer.
  • shred A long, narrow piece (especially of fabric) cut or torn off; a strip; specifically, a piece of cloth or clothing.
  • sliver A long piece cut or rent off; a sharp, slender fragment.
  • strip (countable) A long, thin piece of land; any long, thin area.

heat — full definition

  1. noun The energy or sensation of high temperature; warmth.
  2. noun Strong or intense emotion, especially anger or excitement.
  3. noun A qualifying round in a race or competition.
  4. noun Informal: intense pressure or scrutiny, especially from police or authorities.
  5. verb To make something hot or warm.

list — full definition

  1. noun A series of names, items, or numbers written or said one after another.
  2. verb To write or name a series of items one after another.
  3. noun A narrow strip or border, especially the edge of a piece of cloth.
  4. verb (of a ship) To lean over to one side.

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