sleech — Dizionario inglese

Sostantivo

1. Thick, soft mud that was left behind by flowing water, usually alongside riverbeds or shorelines.

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2. A soft, unstable mixture of mud and clay beneath Belfast, which is known for being difficult to build on.

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   • Northern-Ireland
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   Esempi

   The physical nature and engineering properties of the sleech have made it desirable to investigate each site before piling.

Verbo

1. To dip a vessel into water to fill it; to scoop up water, as with a bucket.

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   • dialectal

2. To coax, cajole.

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   • Scotland