gad

UK
/ɡæd/
US
/ɡæd/
gadsubstantiv
gads
Pl.
UK
/ɡæd/
US
/ɡæd/
Übersetzungen
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
Definitionen
A tool or device, typically a chisel or pointed instrument, used for breaking or cutting stone.
The mason used a gad to shape the rough stone into a smooth block.
A goad or spur, something that urges or stimulates into action.
The constant criticism served as a gad to improve his performance.
gadverb
gadded
Präteritum
gadded
Partizip Perfekt
gadding
Gerundium
UK
/ɡæd/
US
/ɡæd/
Übersetzungen
She likes to gad around the park on weekends.
Она любит бродить по парку по выходным.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
Definitionen
To move about restlessly or aimlessly, especially over a wide area.
She spent the afternoon gadding about town, visiting various shops and cafes.
gadinterjektion
Archaic/mild oath expressing surprise or emphasis.
Definitionen
Used to express surprise, annoyance, or emphasis; a euphemistic oath substituting for 'God'.
Gad! I nearly missed the last train.