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näbb — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • beak noun The hard, pointed structure at the front of a bird's face, used for eating, grooming, and carrying things.
  • bill noun A request for payment, listing what is owed for goods or services.
  • nib noun The tip of a pen or tool that touches the surface, transferring ink to paper.
  • rostrum noun A dais, pulpit, or similar platform for a speaker, conductor, or other performer.

Senses

näbb is used for these senses in English:

  • beak A rigid structure projecting from the front of a bird's face, used for pecking, grooming, foraging, carrying items, eating food, etc.
  • bill (zootomy) The beak of a bird, especially when small or flattish; sometimes also used with reference to a platypus, turtle, or other animal.
  • rostrum (zoology) The beak-shaped projection on the head of insects such as weevils.
  • rostrum (zoology) The snout of a dolphin.

beak — full definition

  1. noun The hard, pointed structure at the front of a bird's face, used for eating, grooming, and carrying things.
  2. noun Informal British slang for a person's nose, especially a large or pointed one.
  3. noun British slang for a magistrate or judge.

bill — full definition

  1. noun A request for payment, listing what is owed for goods or services.
  2. noun A proposed law presented to a legislature for debate and approval.
  3. noun A piece of paper currency.
  4. noun The beak of a bird.
  5. verb To send someone an invoice for money owed.

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