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plunked

/plʌŋkt/

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verb

dejar caer, soltar

To drop or throw something heavily onto or into something else, so that it makes a dull sound.

Examples :

"Enrique plunked his money down on the counter with a sigh and bellied up to the bar."

Enrique dejó caer su dinero sobre el mostrador con un suspiro y se acercó a la barra.

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verb

Dejar caer, desplomarse

To land suddenly or heavily; to plump down.

Examples :

"The little dog plunked down on the rug, panting happily after his walk. "

El perrito se desplomó sobre la alfombra, jadeando felizmente después de su paseo.

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verb

Golpear intencionalmente al bateador con un lanzamiento

To intentionally hit the batter with a pitch.

Examples :

"The Braves retaliated by plunking Harper in the next inning."

Los Bravos tomaron represalias golpeando intencionalmente a Harper en la siguiente entrada.

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verb

Croar

(of a raven) To croak.

Examples :

"From the branch above, the raven plunked a mournful greeting as I walked by. "

Desde la rama de arriba, el cuervo croó un saludo triste cuando pasé.

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verb

Rasguear y soltar rápidamente

To pluck and quickly release (a musical string).

Examples :

"He nervously plunked a string on his guitar before the talent show began. "

Rasgueó nerviosamente una cuerda de su guitarra antes de que comenzara el concurso de talentos.

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verb

Hacer novillos

To be a truant from (school).

Examples :

"Instead of going to his math class, Mark plunked off to the park with his friends. "

En lugar de ir a su clase de matemáticas, Mark hizo novillos e fue al parque con sus amigos.

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