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weeper

/ˈwiːpə/

/ˈwiːpɚ/

Translations

weepernoun

weepers

/ˈwiːpə/

/ˈwiːpɚ/

The child was known as a weeper because he cried at the slightest provocation.

Ребенка называли плаксой, потому что он плакал по малейшему поводу.

The professional weeper was hired to mourn at the funeral.

Профессиональный плакальщик был нанят для оплакивания на похоронах.

Additional translations

Synonyms

sobbing person

weeperadjective

/ˈwiːpə/

/ˈwiːpɚ/

Used attributively, especially in construction and horticulture, to modify nouns such as ‘pipe’, ‘hole’, ‘variety’.

weepernoun

A person who weeps or cries.

The funeral was attended by many weepers, mourning the loss of their beloved friend.

A decorative figure or carving, often found on tombs, representing a person in mourning.

The ancient tomb was adorned with several weepers, each carved with intricate detail.

A small hole, slot, or pipe that allows accumulated water or condensation to drain away from a structure or device.

Make sure the window weepers are clear so rainwater can escape.

weeperadjective

Serving as or relating to a drainage opening or a plant variety with a drooping (‘weeping’) habit, used only before a noun.

The landscaper installed weeper pipes around the foundation and planted several weeper cherry trees.