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pursed

UK
/pɜːst/
US
/pɝst/

Translations

pursedpast participle
UK
/pɜːst/
US
/pɝst/
Past-participle adjective derived from the verb “purse”, describing something that has been tightened or puckered.
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
purseverb

pursed

Past Simple

pursed
Past Simple
pursed
Past Participle
pursing
Gerund
UK
/pɜːs/
US
/pɝs/
She pursed her lips in disapproval.
Она поджала губы в знак неодобрения.
Synonyms
pucker
contract
gather
wrinkle

Definitions

pursedpast participle
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.
purseverb
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.
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