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gudgeon
UK
/ˈɡʌdʒən/
US
/ˈɡʌdʒən/
Translations
gudgeons
pl
UK
/ˈɡʌdʒən/
US
/ˈɡʌdʒən/
The angler used a gudgeon as bait to catch larger fish in the river.
Le pêcheur a utilisé un goujon comme appât pour attraper de plus gros poissons dans la rivière.
Don't take him for a gudgeon—he knows exactly what you're up to.
Ne le prends pas pour un pigeon : il sait parfaitement ce que tu manigances.
The engineer inspected the gudgeon to ensure it was properly lubricated and functioning smoothly.
L’ingénieur a inspecté le tourillon pour s’assurer qu’il était correctement lubrifié et qu’il fonctionnait sans à-coups.
Additional translations
gudgeoned
Past Simple
gudgeoned
Past Participle
gudgeoning
Gerund
UK
/ˈɡʌdʒ.ən/
US
/ˈɡʌdʒ.ən/
He was gudgeoned into buying a fake watch at the market.
Il s’est fait arnaquer et a acheté une fausse montre au marché.
Additional translations
more gudgeon
Comp.
most gudgeon
Super.
Used attributively before another noun, especially in engineering contexts (e.g., "gudgeon pin").
The technician replaced the worn gudgeon pin in the engine.
Le technicien a remplacé le tourillon usé dans le moteur.
Definitions
The angler used a gudgeon as bait to catch larger fish in the river.
The engineer inspected the gudgeon to ensure it was properly lubricated and functioning smoothly.
Don't take him for a gudgeon—he knows exactly what you're up to.
He was gudgeoned into buying a fake watch at the market.
The technician replaced the worn gudgeon pin in the engine.