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przecierać

//pʂɛˈt͡ɕɛ.rat͡ɕ/ | /pr̝ɛˈt͡ɕɛ.rat͡ɕ/ | /pʂɛˈt͡ɕɛ.rat͡ɕ//
Polishverb

Definitions

  1. 1.
    to wipe (to remove dirt or moisture from the surface by gently running something over it) [with instrumental ‘with what’]
  2. 2.
    to fray (to cause deterioration on the surface due to frequent use)
  3. 3.
    to purée (to transform into a uniform mass by pressing through the holes of a sieve)
  4. 4.
    to rub (to press against something, i.e. one's eyes)
  5. 5.
    to cut through (to overcome the difficulties of the terrain, making it easier for others to navigate it)
  6. 6.
    to cut through, to blaze (to make easier for others by doing something furst) [with dative] or
  7. 7.
    to saw through
  8. 8.
    The meaning of this term is uncertain.
    • Dokądże trapićie duſzę moię/ yprzećiéraćie mię mowámi

  9. 9.
    to fray (to undergo deterioration on the surface due to frequent use)
  10. 10.
    to clear up (to become transparent)
  11. 11.
    to learn from doing (to gain experience in action)
  12. 12.
    obsoleteto enculture (to give refinement or polish)

Synonyms & related words

Synonyms

Etymology

From przetrzeć + -ać. First attested in 1558. Compare Czech přetírat, Kashubian przecerac, Silesian przeciyrać, and Russian перетира́ть (peretirátʹ).

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