pū​lapū​lā

to pat or slap

  • created sense approved 扑拉/撲拉 · pū​la · to pat or slap — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    扑拉 / 撲拉

    pū​la

    to pat or slap

    To pat, slap, or whisk away with the hand; often used for brushing dust or dirt off clothes

    pū​lā

    扑 (literal) → 扑/撲 · pū · to beat 拉 (literal) → 拉 · lā · to pull

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  • created sense approved 扑拉/撲拉 · pū​lā · to flutter — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    扑拉 / 撲拉

    pū​lā

    to flutter

    To flutter, flap, or spread the wings

    扑 (literal) → 扑/撲 · pū · to pat 拉 (literal) → 拉 · lā · to pull

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  • created sense approved 扑拉/撲拉 · pū​lā · [fluttering sound] — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    扑拉 / 撲拉

    pū​lā

    [fluttering sound]

    The sound of wings flapping or similar movements

    扑 (literal) → 扑/撲 · pū · to pat 拉 (literal) → 拉 · lā · to pull

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  • created sense approved 扑拉/撲拉 · pū​lā · to trickle — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    扑拉 / 撲拉

    pū​lā

    to trickle

    To roll or trickle down, as of tears or sweat

    扑 (literal) → 扑/撲 · pū · to pat 拉 (literal) → 拉 · lā · to pull

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