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begrime

/bɪˈɡraɪm/

Meanings
verb
To make something dirty; to soil.

Examples :

"The mechanic's hands became begrimed with oil after working on the engine all day. "
appearance condition

Related Words

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something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

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after adjective

/ˈæf.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈæf.tɚ/

Later; second (of two); next, following, subsequent

"The after-school program is a great way for kids to continue learning. "

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begrimed verb

/bɪˈɡraɪmd/ /beɪˈɡraɪmd/

To make something dirty; to soil.

"The mechanic's hands were begrimed with oil and grease after working on the car engine all day. "

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make noun

/meɪk/

Brand or kind; model.

"What make of car do you drive?"

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hands noun

/hæn(d)z/

The part of the forelimb below the forearm or wrist in a human, and the corresponding part in many other animals.

"Her hands are really strong."

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with adverb

/wɪθ/ /wɪð/

Along, together with others, in a group, etc.

"Do you want to come with?"

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soil noun

/sɔɪl/

A mixture of mineral particles and organic material, used to support plant growth.

"The farmer carefully tilled the soil to prepare the field for planting tomatoes. "

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became verb

/bɪˈkeɪm/

To arrive, come (to a place).

"The students became quiet in the classroom when the teacher entered. "

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mechanic noun

/məˈkænɪk/

A manual worker; a labourer or artisan.

"The mechanic fixed the broken bicycle chain. "

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engine noun

/end͡ʒən/ /ˈend͡ʒɘn/ /ˈɛnd͡ʒɪn/

A large construction used in warfare, such as a battering ram, catapult etc.

"The ancient Romans used a powerful siege engine to break down the city walls. "

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working noun

/ˈwɜːkɪŋ/ /ˈwɝkɪŋ/

(usually in the plural) Operation; action.

"The construction crew's working on the new school building is going smoothly. "

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dirty verb

/ˈdɜːti/ /ˈdɝti/

To make (something) dirty.

"The children dirty their hands while playing in the mud. "