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Pronunciation Northern /laːw˧˧/ Central /laːw˧˥/ Southern /laːw˧˧/
plunge
7 senses 4 meanings
Noun / Verb
plunge
Noun
tuberculosis
Verb
devote energy
+1 more senses
Details
7 senses · 4 meanings

plunge

Noun / Verb · 3 senses

Noun

Sense 1 Noun
harpoon; javelin

A harpoon or javelin is a long weapon with a pointed tip used for throwing or stabbing.

vi Người thợ săn sử dụng một chiếc lao nhọn để bắt cá.

en The hunter uses a pointed harpoon to catch fish.

Verb

Sense 2 Verb
plunge; dart

This verb describes the action of forcefully plunging or darting a long object forward in a quick motion.

vi Anh ấy lao chiếc lao mạnh về phía trước để nhắm vào mục tiêu.

en He forcefully darts the javelin forward to aim at the target.

Sense 3 Verb
dash; rush

This verb describes moving forward very quickly in a sudden, forceful, and extremely energetic or determined manner.

tuberculosis

Noun · 1 senses
Sense 1 Noun
tuberculosis Movement & Transport ActionsTheme

This is a medical term used to describe the infectious disease commonly known as tuberculosis.

vi Lao là một căn bệnh lây nhiễm cần được điều trị kịp thời.

en Tuberculosis is an infectious disease that needs timely treatment.

devote energy

Verb · 1 senses
Sense 1 Verb
devote energy

This verb means putting all of your energy and mental focus into a specific task or goal.

jail

Noun / Verb · 2 senses

Noun

Sense 1 Noun
jail; prison

A jail or prison is a place where people are legally held as punishment for a crime.

Verb

Sense 2 Verb
install girders

This verb refers to the action of lowering a bridge girder onto its supporting piers and abutments.

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