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pursed

/pɜːst/

/pɝst/

pursedpast participle

/pɜːst/

/pɝst/

Past-participle adjective derived from the verb “purse”, describing something that has been tightened or puckered.

Translations

поджатыйобычно о губах, выражающих неодобрение или сосредоточенность

He spoke through pursed lips.

Он говорил сквозь поджатые губы.

сморщенныйо ткани, коже или поверхности, собранной в складки

The fabric was pursed at the corners to create a decorative effect.

Ткань была сморщена по углам, чтобы создать декоративный эффект.

Additional translations

сжатыйо плотно сомкнутых губах

стянутыйо краях материала, сближенных стежками или шнуром

Definitions

Tightly pressed together in disapproval, concentration, or determination, especially of the lips.

She gave him a pursed look, clearly unimpressed with his explanation.

Drawn into small folds or wrinkles; puckered.

The fabric was pursed at the corners to create a decorative effect.

pursenoun

Definitions

A small bag used especially by a woman to carry everyday personal items.

She reached into her purse to find her keys.

A sum of money offered as a prize in a competition, especially in a sporting event.

The winner of the tournament will receive a purse of $10,000.

A financial fund or resources available for a particular purpose.

The charity event was organized to increase the community purse for local projects.

Chiefly British: a small pouch for carrying coins, typically kept in a pocket or handbag.

He pulled a few coins from his purse to pay for the newspaper.

purseverb

pursed

Past Simple

pursed

Past Simple

pursed

Past Participle

pursing

Gerund

/pɜːs/

/pɝs/

Translations

поджать

She pursed her lips in disapproval.

Она поджала губы в знак неодобрения.

Definitions

To contract one's lips into a rounded shape, often as an expression of disapproval or to express concentration.

She pursed her lips in thought as she considered the proposal.

Synonyms

purseadjective

Definitions

Relating to, designed for, or characteristic of a purse.

She bought a purse organizer to keep the bag tidy.