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பொறி — meaning in English

poṟi

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English meaning

  • snare noun A trap, often a wire loop, used to catch animals.
  • spark noun A small glowing particle thrown off by fire, friction, or an electrical discharge.
  • trap noun A device designed to catch or kill an animal.

Senses

பொறி is used for these senses in English:

  • trap device designed to catch or kill animals
  • snare trap
  • spark particle of glowing matter

snare — full definition

  1. noun A trap, often a wire loop, used to catch animals.
  2. noun A trick or trap that catches someone in a difficult situation.
  3. noun Short for snare drum, a drum with wires stretched across its bottom head to give it a sharp rattle.
  4. verb To catch or trap, especially with a loop or trick.

spark — full definition

  1. noun A small glowing particle thrown off by fire, friction, or an electrical discharge.
  2. noun A small trace of a feeling or quality that could grow into something bigger.
  3. verb To trigger or set off, especially an argument, idea, or reaction.
  4. verb To give off small bursts of electrical discharge.

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