spel — meaning in English

English meaning

• backlash noun A strong, usually negative, public reaction against a decision, action, or trend.
• game noun An activity played for entertainment or competition, following a set of rules.
• play verb To engage in an activity purely for fun or recreation.
• recess noun A break from an activity or from regular proceedings, especially in a school, court, or legislature.

Senses

spel is used for these senses in English:

• game A playful activity that may be unstructured; an amusement or pastime.
• game (countable) A particular instance of playing a game.
• play (uncountable) An individual's performance in a sport or game.
• recess (countable) A depressed, hollow, or indented space; also, a hole or opening.

backlash — full definition

1. noun A strong, usually negative, public reaction against a decision, action, or trend.
2. noun A sudden reverse or recoil movement, such as slack snapping back in a rope or gear.
3. verb To react strongly and negatively against something.

game — full definition

1. noun An activity played for entertainment or competition, following a set of rules.
2. adj Willing and ready to take part in something, especially something risky or new.
3. adj Showing determination to keep going despite injury or difficulty.
4. noun Wild animals hunted for food or sport.
5. verb To manipulate or exploit the rules of a system for personal advantage.

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