pall
pall
pɑl
пал
British pronunciation
/pˈɔːl/

Определение и значение слова «pall» на английском языке

01

a hanging piece of cloth used as a covering or screen, especially for a window or doorway

pall definition and meaning
example
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Heavy palls blocked the sunlight from entering the old room.
02

покров

a cloth used to cover a coffin or the body of a deceased person
example
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The coffin was covered with a black pall during the funeral.
03

a heavy, gloomy, or oppressive atmosphere

example
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A pall of silence fell over the crowd after the announcement.
01

to lose attractiveness, freshness, or ability to excite

example
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The novelty of city life soon palled on him.
02

to envelop in gloom, silence, or obscurity

example
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A thick fog palled the harbor, muting all color and sound.
03

to make something dull, flat, or less lively

example
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The endless repetition palls the excitement of the performance.
04

to cover with a cloth used to cover a coffin

example
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The coffin was palled with a flag during the ceremony.
05

to make someone lose courage or confidence

example
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The failure did not pall his determination to try again.
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