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χέρι
chéri



arm
arm


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χέρι
     1. n-n. (anatomy) arm (portion of the upper human appendage from the shoulder to the wrist)
           Της έκοψαν το ένα χέρι λόγω γάγγραινας. - They cut off one of her arms due to gangrene.
           Ψηλά τα χέρια! Ληστεία! - Hands (arms) up! This is a robbery!
     2. n-n. (anatomy) hand (part of the fore limb below the forearm or wrist)
           Πλύνε τα χέρια σου πριν φας. - Wash your hands before you eat.
           Άσε το χέρι μου. Μου πονάς τα κόκαλα. - Let go of my hand. You're hurting my bones.
     3. n-n. (figuratively) handle (of a tool or implement)
           Πιάσε το χέρι του μπαστουνιού καλά, παππού. - Grab the handle of the walking stick tight, grandpa.
     4. n-n. (figuratively) coat (of paint)
           Θα περάσουμε τον τοίχο δύο χέρια χρώμα ακόμη. - We will give the wall two further coats of paint.
     5. n-n. (soccer, figuratively) handball (offence of touching the ball with the hands)
           Ο διαιτητής σφύριξε το χέρι. - The referee blew the whistle for handball.



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