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penetrating
UK
/ˈpɛn.ɪ.treɪ.tɪŋ/
US
/ˈpɛn.ɪ.treɪ.tɪŋ/
UK
/ˈpɛnɪtreɪtɪŋ/
US
/ˈpɛnɪˌtreɪtɪŋ/
More precise classification: present-participle adjective.
Translations
The penetrating wind cut through my jacket, making me shiver.
Le vent pénétrant traversait ma veste et me faisait frissonner.
Additional translations
Definitions
The penetrating wind cut through my jacket, making me shiver.
Her penetrating analysis of the situation helped us find a solution.
The penetrating gaze of the detective made the suspect uncomfortable.
UK
/ˈpɛn.ɪˌtreɪ.tɪŋ/
US
/ˈpɛn.əˌtreɪ.tɪŋ/
Gerundial noun denoting the act or process of penetrating
Translations
The penetrating of the fortress walls took all night.
La pénétration des murs de la forteresse a pris toute la nuit.
Definitions
The penetrating of the fortress walls took all night.
penetrating
Gerund
penetrated
Past Simple
penetrated
Past Participle
penetrating
Gerund
UK
/ˈpɛn.ɪ.treɪt/
US
/ˈpɛn.ɪ.treɪt/
Translations
The bullet was able to penetrate the thick armor of the vehicle.
La balle a pu pénétrer le blindage épais du véhicule.
The spy managed to penetrate the enemy's headquarters without being detected.
L'espion a réussi à pénétrer le quartier général ennemi sans être détecté.
During intercourse, the man penetrated his partner carefully.
Pendant le rapport sexuel, l'homme a pénétré sa partenaire avec précaution.
Additional translations
Definitions
The bullet was able to penetrate the thick armor of the vehicle.
The spy managed to penetrate the enemy's headquarters without being detected.
It took him years to penetrate the complexities of quantum physics.
Her words penetrated his heart, leaving a lasting impression.
During intercourse, the man penetrated his partner carefully.