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hare

/heə/

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noun

Liebre

Any of several plant-eating animals of the family Leporidae, especially of the genus Lepus, similar to a rabbit, but larger and with longer ears.

Examples :

"The farmer saw a hare hopping across the field near the school. "

El granjero vio una liebre saltando por el campo cerca de la escuela.

animal biology nature

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noun

La liebre

The player in a paperchase, or hare and hounds game, who leaves a trail of paper to be followed.

Examples :

"In the school's annual "Hare and Hounds" game, Sarah was chosen to be the hare, dropping bits of paper to lead the other children on a chase through the park. "

En el juego anual de la escuela "Liebre y Sabuesos", Sarah fue elegida para ser la liebre, dejando caer trozos de papel para guiar a los otros niños en una persecución por el parque.

game sport person entertainment

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verb

Apresurarse, correr

To move swiftly.

Examples :

"Seeing the bus about to leave, I hared down the street to catch it. "

Al ver que el autobús estaba a punto de salir, me apresuré por la calle para cogerlo.

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verb

Excitar, burlarse, acosar

To excite; to tease, or worry; to harry.

Examples :

"The older kids would hare the younger ones on the playground, calling them names and chasing them around. "

Los niños mayores se burlaban de los más pequeños en el patio de recreo, los insultaban y los perseguían.

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adjective

Gris, canoso, venerable

Grey, hoary; grey-haired, venerable (of people).

Examples :

"a hare old man"

un anciano canoso

appearance age person

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adjective

Frío, helado

Cold, frosty (of weather).

Examples :

"a hare day"

Un día frío.