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Results for: "air"

Translating from English to Czech

Translations:

air — mixture of gases we breathe
→ vzduch m
→ povětří n
air — historical
→ vzduch m
air — music
→ popěvek m

More translations:

air
→ vzduch
air
→ obloha
air
→ vzhled
air
→ melodie
air
→ sušit (na vzduchu); větrat
air
→ prohlašovat, chlubit se

Additional Definitions (WordNet):


NOUN (9)

1. a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of;
- Example: "air pollution"
- Example: "a smell of chemicals in the air"
- Example: "open a window and let in some air"
- Example: "I need some fresh air"

2. the region above the ground;
- Example: "her hand stopped in mid air"
- Example: "he threw the ball into the air"

3. a distinctive but intangible quality surrounding a person or thing;
- Example: "an air of mystery"
- Example: "the house had a neglected air"
- Example: "an atmosphere of defeat pervaded the candidate's headquarters"
- Example: "the place had an aura of romance"
[syn: air, aura, atmosphere]

4. a slight wind (usually refreshing);
- Example: "the breeze was cooled by the lake"
- Example: "as he waited he could feel the air on his neck"
[syn: breeze, zephyr, gentle wind, air]

5. the mass of air surrounding the Earth;
- Example: "there was great heat as the comet entered the atmosphere"
- Example: "it was exposed to the air"
[syn: atmosphere, air]

6. once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles);

7. a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence;
- Example: "she was humming an air from Beethoven"
[syn: tune, melody, air, strain, melodic line, line, melodic phrase]

8. medium for radio and television broadcasting;
- Example: "the program was on the air from 9 til midnight"
- Example: "the president used the airwaves to take his message to the people"
[syn: air, airwave]

9. travel via aircraft;
- Example: "air travel involves too much waiting in airports"
- Example: "if you've time to spare go by air"
[syn: air travel, aviation, air]


VERB (6)

1. expose to fresh air;
- Example: "aerate your old sneakers"
[syn: air out, air, aerate]

2. be broadcast;
- Example: "This show will air Saturdays at 2 P.M."

3. broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television;
- Example: "We cannot air this X-rated song"
[syn: air, send, broadcast, beam, transmit]

4. make public;
- Example: "She aired her opinions on welfare"
[syn: publicize, publicise, air, bare]

5. expose to warm or heated air, so as to dry;
- Example: "Air linen"

6. expose to cool or cold air so as to cool or freshen;
- Example: "air the old winter clothes"
- Example: "air out the smoke-filled rooms"
[syn: vent, ventilate, air out, air]