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Word: Sweat
Speech Type: Noun
Old English swāt (noun), swǣtan (verb), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch zweet and German Schweiss, from an Indo-European root shared by Latin sudor
swɛt
moisture exuded through the pores of the skin, typically in profuse quantities as a reaction to heat, physical exertion, fever, or fear
Short Definition:moisture exuded through pores of skin
Examples:- beads of sweat broke out on her brow
Word: Sweat
Speech Type: Verb
swɛt
exude sweat
Short Definition:exude sweat
Examples:- he was sweating profusely
heat (chopped vegetables) slowly in a pan with a small amount of fat, so that they cook in their own juices
Short Definition:heat chopped vegetables slowly in pan with small amount of fat
Examples:- sweat the celery and onions with olive oil and seasoning
subject (metal) to surface melting, especially to fasten or join by solder without a soldering iron
Short Definition:subject metal to surface melting
Examples:- the tyre is sweated on to the wooden parts
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