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spittle

/ˈspɪ.t(ə)l/

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noun

Crachat

Spit, usually frothy and of a milky coloration.

Examples :

"The sick child coughed, and a small amount of spittle landed on the floor. "

L'enfant malade toussa et une petite quantité de crachat atterrit sur le sol.

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noun

Crachat

Something frothy and white that resembles spit.

Examples :

"After the hard practice, the horse had spittle around its mouth. "

Après l'entraînement intensif, le cheval avait du crachat autour de la bouche.

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noun

Crachats, bave

Spit-up or drool of an infant.

Examples :

"The baby's shirt was covered in spittle after she finished her bottle. "

Le chemisier du bébé était couvert de bave après qu'elle ait fini son biberon.

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noun

Hospice, asile

A charitable house to receive and care for sick people, later distinguished from a hospital as being especially for those of a low class or meagre financial means.

Examples :

"In the 18th century, the poor and destitute with contagious diseases were often sent to the spittle, as the general hospital was reserved for those who could afford better care. "

Au XVIIIe siècle, les pauvres et les indigents atteints de maladies contagieuses étaient souvent envoyés à l'hospice, l'hôpital général étant réservé à ceux qui pouvaient se permettre de meilleurs soins.

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noun

Crachat, salive

A small sort of spade.

Examples :

"The gardener used a small spittle to transplant the delicate seedlings into the larger pot. "

Le jardinier a utilisé un petit crachat pour transplanter les jeunes plants délicats dans le pot plus grand.

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verb

Creuser ou remuer avec une petite bêche

To dig or stir with a small spade.

Examples :

"The gardener carefully spittled around the delicate seedlings, loosening the soil. "

Le jardinier a creusé délicatement autour des jeunes plants, ameublissant ainsi la terre.

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