tirailler

French

verb
Definitions
  • to pull, to tug
  • (figuratively) to tear somebody in two, to make somebody hesitate
  • to skirmish.

Etymology

Affix from French tirer (pull, draw, shoot).

Origin

French

tirer

Gloss

pull, draw, shoot

Concept
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Basic actions and technology

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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