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gentling

/ˈdʒɛntlɪŋ/

gentlingsubstantiv

gentlings

Pl.

Übersetzungen

успокоение

The gentling of the wild horse took several weeks.

Успокоение дикого коня заняло несколько недель.

Zusätzliche Übersetzungen

укрощение

смягчение

Definitionen

The process of making an animal, especially a horse, gentle and accustomed to human handling.

The gentling of the wild mustang took several weeks, but it eventually became comfortable around people.

Synonyme

gentlinggerundium / partizip präsens

/ˈdʒentlɪŋ/

/ˈdʒɛnt(ə)lɪŋ/

Definitionen

Having a calming or taming effect; soothing.

Her gentling voice soothed the frightened child.

Synonyme

gentleadjektiv

Definitionen

Having a mild or kind nature; not harsh or severe.

She has a gentle demeanor that makes everyone feel at ease.

Soft or light in action or effect.

The gentle breeze was a welcome relief on the hot summer day.

Moderate in action, effect, or degree; not extreme or intense.

He gave the door a gentle push to avoid making noise.

(of slopes, gradients, etc.) Having a slight, gradual inclination; not steep.

The trail ascends the mountain in a series of gentle climbs.

(archaic) Of noble birth or high social status; courteous by breeding.

The gentle knight bowed to the queen with graceful politeness.

gentleadverb

Definitionen

(dialectal, poetic) In a gentle manner; gently.

Speak gentle to the child, for she is frightened.

gentleverb

gentling

Gerundium

gentled

Präteritum

gentled

Partizip Perfekt

gentling

Gerundium

/ˈdʒɛntl̩/

Übersetzungen

успокаивать

She tried to gentle the frightened horse.

Она пыталась успокоить испуганную лошадь.

Definitionen

To make something or someone calm, mild, or less intense; to soothe.

She tried to gentle the terrified dog with soft words.

To tame or domesticate an animal.

The rancher spent months gentling the wild mustangs.

To become gentle or less severe (intransitive).

The wind gentled as evening fell.

Synonyme

gentlesubstantiv

Definitionen

A maggot, especially of a blowfly, used as bait in angling.

He threaded a gentle onto the hook before casting his line.

(archaic) A person of gentle birth; a noble or courteous person.

The hall was filled with gentles and ladies of high station.