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omieść

//ˈɔ.mjɛɕt͡ɕ/ | /ˈɔ.mjɛɕt͡ɕ/ | /ˈɔ.mjeɕt͡ɕ//
Polishverb

Definitions

  1. 1.
    to dust, to brush (to remove dust or dirt from something by passing it over with a broom or brush) [with instrumental ‘with what’]
  2. 2.
    to sweep off (blowing with great force, to knock something off something, i.e. leaves off of a tree)
  3. 3.
    to brush (to move over something by lightly touching it)
  4. 4.
    to sweep (to surround someone or something by floating in the air)
  5. 5.
    to light up (to illuminate someone or something for a moment by directing the light)
  6. 6.
    to gesture (to make a circular movement with one's hand in the air, pointing to some part of space)

Synonyms & related words

Word family
  • omieść wzrokiem
  • omiatać wzrokiem
Synonyms

Etymology

From o- + mieść. First attested in 1541. Compare Kashubian omiesc.

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