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Tumbleweed
Translation of "tumbleweed" into Russian
tumbleweed
Noun
UK
/ˈtʌmbəlwiːd/
US
/ˈtʌmbəlwiːd/
tumbleweed
tumbleweeds pl
The desert was empty except for the occasional tumbleweed rolling by.
Пустыня была пуста, за исключением редкого перекати-поля, катящегося мимо.
Additional translations
кувыркающийся куст
перекатное растение
Definitions
tumbleweed
Noun
UK
/ˈtʌmbəlwiːd/
US
/ˈtʌmbəlwiːd/
A plant that breaks away from its roots and is driven by the wind as a light rolling mass, often found in arid regions.
The desert landscape was dotted with tumbleweeds rolling across the sand.
A metaphor for something that is aimless or without direction, often used to describe a situation or conversation that lacks substance.
The meeting was so unproductive, it felt like we were just watching tumbleweeds roll by.
An awkward silence or lack of response, as though nothing but tumbleweeds are present.
His joke was met with tumbleweed and a few uncomfortable coughs.
tumbleweed
Verb
UK
/ˈtʌmbəlwiːd/
US
/ˈtʌmbəlwiːd/
(intransitive) To move or drift like a tumbleweed, or figuratively, to receive no reaction or response.
My comment tumbleweeded in the online forum.
tumbleweed
Adjective
UK
/ˈtʌmbəlwiːd/
US
/ˈtʌmbəlwiːd/
Deserted or lacking activity; reminiscent of a barren landscape with rolling tumbleweeds.
It was a tumbleweed bar on a Tuesday afternoon.
Idioms and phrases
tumbleweed rolls
The tumbleweed rolls across the desert.
перекати-поле катится
Перекати-поле катится по пустыне.
tumbleweed drifts
The tumbleweed drifts along the empty road.
перекати-поле дрейфует
Перекати-поле дрейфует вдоль пустой дороги.
tumbleweed gathers
The tumbleweed gathers in the corners of the yard.
перекати-поле собирается
Перекати-поле собирается в углах двора.
tumbleweed bounces
The tumbleweed bounces in the wind.
перекати-поле подпрыгивает
Перекати-поле подпрыгивает на ветру.