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gad

/ɡæd/

gadnoun

gads

/ɡæd/

Traductions

Traductions supplémentaires

шпилька

болван

Définitions

A tool or device, typically a chisel or pointed instrument, used for breaking or cutting stone.

The mason used a gad to shape the rough stone into a smooth block.

A goad or spur, something that urges or stimulates into action.

The constant criticism served as a gad to improve his performance.

Synonymes

gadverb

gadded

Past Simple

gadded

Past Participle

gadding

Gerund

/ɡæd/

Traductions

бродить

She likes to gad around the park on weekends.

Она любит бродить по парку по выходным.

Traductions supplémentaires

слоняться

брести

Définitions

To move about restlessly or aimlessly, especially over a wide area.

She spent the afternoon gadding about town, visiting various shops and cafes.

Synonymes

gadinterjection

Archaic/mild oath expressing surprise or emphasis.

Définitions

Used to express surprise, annoyance, or emphasis; a euphemistic oath substituting for 'God'.

Gad! I nearly missed the last train.

Synonymes

my word

oh my

wow