摽
bind; hook arms; compete; cling to
Meanings
6 senses · 10 examplesverb
to bind (together); to fasten (with rope, wire, etc.)
informalOften used in informal speech to describe fixing broken items.
The table leg is cracked, let's bind it with wire!
He bound the two sticks together to make a frame.
verb
to hook arms (closely); to walk arm-in-arm
informalDescribes a very close, interlocked way of walking together.
The mother and daughter walked arm-in-arm.
The good friends strolled through the park with their arms hooked.
verb
to compete in a tight race; to be neck and neck
informalDescribes a situation where two parties are locked in a close competition, unwilling to lose.
These two teams have been locked in a tight competition.
I'm going neck and neck with you; whatever amount you move, I'll move the same.
verb
to cling to; to attach oneself to (often pejorative)
informalImplies an excessive, sometimes annoying or unproductive closeness.
They're always clinging to each other.
He always likes to attach himself to the boss, hoping to get benefits.
verb
to fall; to drop
archaicA classical usage found in ancient texts.
The plums have fallen, gather them with a shallow basket.
verb
to strike; to hit
archaicA classical usage found in ancient texts.
Strike his back and reprimand him.