klå — meaning in English
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English meaning
- beat verb To hit repeatedly, or to defeat someone in a contest.
- become verb To start being something different; to change into.
- clad adj Dressed or covered in something, especially clothing or a protective layer.
- clothe verb To dress someone, or to supply them with clothing.
- dress verb To put clothes (or, formerly, armour) on (oneself or someone, a doll, a mannequin, etc.); to clothe.
- outfit noun A set of clothes worn together, often for a particular occasion.
- thrash verb To beat someone severely, or to defeat an opponent decisively.
Senses
klå is used for these senses in English:
- beat (transitive) To win against; to defeat or overcome; to do or be better than (someone); to excel in a particular, competitive event.
- clad (archaic, literary, or, obsolete, past tense clad) To clothe, to dress.
- clothe (transitive) To adorn or cover with clothing; to dress; to supply clothes or clothing.
- dress (also, reflexive, and, figuratively) To put clothes (or, formerly, armour) on (oneself or someone, a doll, a mannequin, etc.); to clothe. [from 15th c.]
- outfit (transitive) To provide with, usually for a specific purpose.
- thrash To beat mercilessly.
- thrash To defeat utterly.
beat — full definition
- verb To hit repeatedly, or to defeat someone in a contest.
- verb To mix ingredients rapidly, usually with a whisk or spoon.
- noun A regular rhythmic pulse, especially in music.
- noun A journalist's or police officer's regular area of responsibility or patrol.
- adj Informal: completely exhausted.
become — full definition
- verb To start being something different; to change into.
- verb To suit or look attractive on someone (formal/literary).