扒
clutch; dig; stir; peel off
Meanings
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to clutch; to cling to
Used to describe holding onto a surface or object tightly for support or observation.
The child clung to the car window to watch the scenery outside.
The little monkey clung to the tree branch to pick and eat fruits.
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He leaned over the wall and looked into the courtyard.
The tourists leaned on the railing to enjoy the lake view.
The kitten clung to the table leg and refused to leave.
verb
to dig; to excavate; to tear down
Used for digging soil, breaking embankments, or demolishing old buildings.
The farmers are digging soil in the fields to sow seeds.
To build the subway, workers demolished a section of the old embankment.
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They tore down the old house to build a new apartment building.
The children dug sand on the beach to build castles.
The construction team dug up the road to repair the underground pipes.
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to stir; to part apart
Used to move aside objects like grass or leaves to reveal something underneath.
He parted the grass to look for his lost keys.
The police dog stirred aside the fallen leaves to search for the suspect's traces.
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She pushed through the crowd to get to the front of the stage.
The fisherman parted the fishing net to check the catch.
I pushed aside the tree branches and found the kitten hiding inside.
verb
to peel; to take off
Used for removing bark from trees or taking off clothing and footwear.
The lumberjack is peeling bark to make specimens.
He took off his socks and shoes and jumped into the icy river.
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She pulled off her coat to reveal the sweater underneath.
The chef peeled the fish skin and removed the internal organs.
The children peeled orange peels to share the pulp.