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Gad
UK
/ɡæd/
US
/ɡæd/
Translation of "gad" into Russian
Definitions
gad
Noun
UK
/ɡæd/
US
/ɡæd/
A tool or device, typically a chisel or pointed instrument, used for breaking or cutting stone.
The mason used a gad to shape the rough stone into a smooth block.
A goad or spur, something that urges or stimulates into action.
The constant criticism served as a gad to improve his performance.
gad
Verb
UK
/ɡæd/
US
/ɡæd/
To move about restlessly or aimlessly, especially over a wide area.
She spent the afternoon gadding about town, visiting various shops and cafes.
gad
Interjection
UK
/ɡæd/
US
/ɡæd/
Used to express surprise, annoyance, or emphasis; a euphemistic oath substituting for 'God'.
Gad! I nearly missed the last train.
Idioms and phrases
gad fly
The gad fly buzzed around the horses.
слепень
Слепень жужжал вокруг лошадей.
gad about
They love to gad about the town on weekends.
шляться
Они любят шляться по городу по выходным.
gad around
He spent the entire summer gadding around Europe.
бесцельно бродить
Он провел все лето, бесцельно бродя по Европе.