扳
turn; win back lost bets
Meanings
2 senses · 10 examplesverb
turn; shift; flip
Used for manipulating rigid objects like switches, bolts, or body parts.
Please help me flip the switch to turn off the power.
He pulled hard on the rifle bolt to chamber a round.
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She counted on her fingers to figure out how many days left before vacation.
Can you help me adjust the car's rearview mirror?
He turned the doorknob and the door opened.
verb
win back lost bets; recover lost ground
informalCommonly used in sports, gambling, or competitive contexts to describe recovering lost points or losses.
He lost 500 yuan playing mahjong and wants to win back his losses.
The visiting team scored one goal in the second half to tie the game.
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He won back all the money he lost earlier in the gambling game.
The trailing player erased their deficit in the final lap.
We conceded first in this match but eventually tied the score.