A definition is a thorough description of the meaning of a lexical unit .
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Supplemental information
Translation equivalents (in bilingual definitions) or near synonyms (in monolingual definitions)
(Hebrew-English: Bilingual definition)
Lexical unit | Analytic definition | Supplemental info | Translational equivalents |
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hikkih | To physically impact someone or something with an instrument | Such as a sword, spear, or hand | To hit, strike, stab, cut, or slash |
shamam | To have never given birth to a child | With the implication of being empty and emotionally ruined | To be barren or infertile |
(English: Monolingual definition)
Lexical unit | Analytic definition | Supplemental info |
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clap | To strike the palms of the hands together | As in applauding |
dog | A domesticated canine | Raised in many breeds, commonly kept as a house pet. |