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pouringnoun
pourings
pl
UK
/ˈpɔː.rɪŋ/
US
/ˈpɔːr.ɪŋ/
Gerund noun referring to the act of pouring.
Translations
versementSens général : action de verser un liquide d’un récipient à un autre.
The pouring of the concrete took all afternoon.
Le versement du béton a pris tout l’après-midi.
Additional translations
coulageSurtout en contexte technique ou du bâtiment.
Definitions
The act of causing a liquid or other substance to flow in a steady stream, especially from one container to another.
The pouring of the concrete took all afternoon.
Synonyms
rainshower
downpour
deluge
torrent
shower
cloudburst
rainstorm
rainfall
spate
squall
pouringgerund / present participle
UK
/ˈpɔːrɪŋ/
US
/ˈpɔrɪŋ/
Present participle of "pour" used adjectivally (e.g., "pouring rain").
Translations
torrentielSe dit surtout de la pluie ou d’un flot abondant.
The pouring rain made it difficult to see the road ahead.
La pluie torrentielle rendait difficile la visibilité de la route devant nous.
Definitions
Falling or flowing in a large, continuous stream.
The pouring rain made it difficult to see the road ahead.
Synonyms
raining heavily
torrential
teeming
pelting
bucketing down
pouring down
coming down in sheets
deluging
driving rain
sheeting rain
pourverb

pouring

ing-form

poured
Past Simple
poured
Past Participle
pouring
ing-form
UK
/pɔː/
US
/pɔr/
Translations
She poured the milk into the glass.
Elle a versé le lait dans le verre.
The rain poured down all night.
La pluie a coulé toute la nuit.
servirEn parlant d’une boisson.
He poured himself a glass of wine.
Il s’est servi un verre de vin.
Additional translations
déverserSoutenu ou pour l’idée d’un flot abondant.
déverserPour l’expression continue de sentiments ou de paroles.
Definitions
To cause a liquid or other substance to flow from a container, especially into another container or onto a surface.
She poured the milk into the glass.
To flow or stream continuously, often in large amounts.
The rain poured down all night.
To serve a drink, especially an alcoholic one, by letting it flow from a container into a glass or cup.
He poured himself a glass of wine.
To express or release something, such as emotions or words, in a continuous stream.
She poured out her feelings to her friend.
To move or arrive somewhere quickly and in large numbers or amounts, resembling a steady stream.
After the gates opened, fans poured into the stadium.
Synonyms
run
spill
flow
stream
shed
gush
cascade
drain
pournoun
Definitions
A steady or heavy flow of liquid.
The pour from the broken pipe quickly flooded the basement.
The act of serving a drink by letting it flow from a container.
He offered me a pour of wine.
A measured amount of liquid that is poured out or served at one time.
Bartenders often use a jigger to ensure a one-ounce pour.
pouradjective
Definitions
Designed or equipped for pouring; used for or in pouring (attributive use).
She bought a bottle with a pour spout cap.
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