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gbọn

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Yoruba

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Etymology 1

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gbọ̀n

  1. (transitive) to shake
    Synonyms: gbò,
  2. (intransitive) to shiver, to tremble, to shake out
  3. (intransitive) to vibrate
  4. to cause something to tremble or shiver
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  • gbọn before a direct object
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Etymology 2

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gbọ̀n

  1. to reshape or sharpen a metallic object or tool through beating under intense heat
    ó lọ gbọn ìdà rẹ̀ lágbẹ̀dẹHe went to reshapen his sword at the smithy
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  • gbọn before a direct object
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Etymology 3

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gbọ̀n

  1. (textiles, transitive) to card cotton
    Synonym: gbọ̀nwú
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  • gbọn before a direct object
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Etymology 4

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gbọ́n

  1. to be smart, wise, intelligent
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Etymology 5

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gbọ́n

  1. to draw out or scoop out (a liquid, powder, or food)
    mo gbọ́n ìrẹsì látinú kòkò sínú ikeI scooped the rice from the pot into the plastic container
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