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masa

//ˈma.sa/ | /ˈma.sa//
Polishnoun

Definitions

  1. 1.
    mass (shapeless substance that is flexible and allows itself to be formed)
  2. 2.
    mass (quantity of matter which a body contains, irrespective of its bulk or volume. It is one of four fundamental properties of matter)
  3. 3.
    ground (point against which potentials are measured in an electrical or electronic system)
  4. 4.
    mass (large object or objects seen in faint outline)
  5. 5.
    mixture
  6. 6.
    masses (people; especially a large number of people; the general population)
  7. 7.
    colloquialmass (large number or amount)
  8. 8.
    obsoleteproperty remaining after the deceased testator or after the bankruptcy of a merchant or industrialist, subject to division among creditors or heirs
  9. 9.
    obsoletea type of greasy sand used in the production of steel castings
  10. 10.
    obsoletea billiard cue with a wide butt on the thinner end for better hitting the ball

Synonyms & related words

Word family

Etymology

Learned borrowing from Latin māssa. First attested in 1534. Compare Silesian masa.

Forms

  • masowyadjective
  • massaalternative • middle • polish
Nominative
Singular
masa
Plural
masy
Genitive
Singular
masy
Plural
mas
Dative
Singular
masie
Plural
masom
Accusative
Singular
masę
Plural
masy
Instrumental
Singular
masą
Plural
masami
Locative
Singular
masie
Plural
masach
Vocative
Singular
maso
Plural
masy

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