nousu

Finnish

pronunciation
Definitions
  • rise
  • ascent
  • (mechanics) thread pitch, pitch (the distance from the crest of one thread of a screw to the next)
  • (mechanics) thread pitch, lead (the distance along a screw's axis that is covered by one 360° rotation of the screw)
  • takeoff of an airplane or rocket
  • getting on or getting off of a vehicle (distinguished by the case of the vehicle word)
  • (sports) comeback (overcoming or attempting to overcome a substantial disadvantage)
  • (narcotics) onset

Etymology

Suffix from Finnish nousta.

Origin

Finnish

nousta

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