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gather/scatter; scratch; pickpocket; slow-cook
Meanings
4 senses · 19 examplesverb
to gather or scatter with hands or tools
Commonly used for gathering hay, grass, or other loose materials.
The old farmer is using a rake to gather grass for the cattle.
She pushed aside the clutter on the table to make space.
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The workers gathered fallen leaves into a compost pile.
He parted the dry grass and found the rabbit hiding inside.
The farmwife pushed aside the rice stalks to collect the rice ears.
verb
to scratch; to rub an itchy spot
dialectUsed for relieving itching on the skin, often used in dialectal contexts.
My back is very itchy, please scratch it for me.
The kitten scratched its ear to relieve the itch.
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The old man sat on the bench and scratched his arm to relieve the itch.
The puppy scratched its neck to relieve the itch.
verb
to pickpocket; to steal
neutralRefers to stealing items from someone's pocket or bag without being noticed, often used in formal or news contexts.
His wallet was pickpocketed on the subway.
Train stations are high-risk areas for pickpocketing cases.
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The police caught the pickpocket suspect on the spot.
Tourists should watch their belongings to avoid being pickpocketed.
Several pickpocketing incidents have occurred in this neighborhood recently.
verb
to slow-cook until tender
literaryA traditional Chinese cooking method where ingredients are braised slowly over low heat until soft and flavorful.
The restaurant's signature dishes are braised lamb and braised Chinese cabbage.
Mom braised pork trotters in a clay pot to entertain guests.
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Traditional braised chicken needs to be simmered for more than three hours.
The restaurant launched a new dish of braised mushrooms with rice.
Grandma taught me to braise radishes with old broth.