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Definition of pouring - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
heavy rainraining very heavily
- It's pouring outside, so take an umbrella.
2.
abundant flowflowing in large amounts or continuously
- The pouring rain soaked everyone at the event.
Noun
liquid transferthe act of causing liquid to flow from a container
- The pouring of the tea was done carefully.
Expressions with pouring
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rain is falling very heavily and quickly
It's pouring rain, so bring an umbrella!
while heavy rain is falling outside
They played soccer in the pouring rain.
rain falling heavily from the sky
It's pouring outside, so take an umbrella.
shaped part of a container that directs liquid when being poured
The teapot has a long pouring spout to prevent drips.
enter a place rapidly and in great numbers
As the doors opened, fans came pouring in for the concert.
Origin of pouring
Old English, purian (to cleanse)
Terms with pouring included in their meaning
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filling
fill something with a liquid by pouring
kitchen
small saucepan with a lip for pouring
container
tube or lip for pouring liquids
rinsing method
clean by pouring water or another liquid over something
pouring
tilt something downwards to pour out contents
manufacturing
shape molten material by pouring into a mold
molded object
object made by pouring material into a mold
manufacturing
object made by pouring material into a mold
kitchen
container for storing and pouring milk
dispose liquid
dispose of liquid by pouring it into a drain
kitchenware
container for holding and pouring water
pouring
pour noisily
sound
sound of liquid pouring from a bottle
foam pattern
picture on a coffee drink’s surface made by pouring steamed milk
pouring
pour liquid noisily or in large amounts
pouring
pour liquid through a narrow device to avoid spilling
sound
the sound of liquid pouring from a bottle
religion
religious ritual of pouring water over participants' feet to show humility
kitchenware
glass pot with spout for pouring coffee
manufacturing
process of shaping melted metal by pouring it into a mold
cleaning
wash something by pouring water over it
cleaning
empty contents of a container by pouring or spilling
separation process
pouring liquid to another container to separate solids
winemaking
act of pouring wine without disturbing sediment
Examples of pouring in a sentence
We canceled the picnic due to the pouring weather. The pouring waterfall created a misty spray. She watched the pouring lava with awe. The pouring of the solvent must be slow to avoid splashing. With the pouring of the batter, the pan filled evenly.
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- French:diluvien, versement, ...
- German:stark regnend, Einschenken, ...
- Italian:torrenziale, versamento, ...
- Spanish:torrencial, vertido, ...
- Portuguese:torrencial, derramamento, ...
- Chinese:倾盆大雨的, 倒液体, ...
- Japanese:土砂降りの, 注ぐこと, ...
- Arabic:مُنْهَمِر, سَكْب, ...
- Hebrew:שׁוֹטֵף, מְזִיגָה, ...
- Russian:льющийся, наливание, ...
- Ukrainian:зливовий, наливання, ...
- Hindi:मूसलाधार, तरल डालना, ...
Definition of pour - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
liquidtr./intr. cause liquid to flow from a containertr./intr.
- She poured the milk into the glass.
2.
beveragetr. serve a drink to someonetr.
- He poured her a cup of tea.
3.
movementintr. flow quickly in large quantitiesintr.
- Water poured through the broken dam.
4.
weatherintr. rain very heavilyintr.
- It’s pouring outside, so take an umbrella.
5.
crowdintr. move quickly in large numbersintr.
- Fans poured into the stadium.
Noun
1.
quantityamount of liquid that is poured
- He gave me a generous pour of juice.
2.
actionact of causing liquid to flow
- The pour of the wine was smooth and steady.
3.
rainheavy rainfall or downpour
- We got caught in a sudden pour.
Images of pour
heavy rainfall or downpour
Expressions with pour
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fill something with a liquid by pouring
She decided to pour in the milk before the cereal.
flow or fall in large quantities
Water began to pour down the hillside after the storm.
make liquid or substance flow into something
She poured the juice into the glass.
serve a drink into a cup or glass
She poured out the tea for everyone.
apply a liquid or substance heavily
She decided to pour it on the pancakes.
dispose of liquid by pouring it into a drain
She poured the spoiled milk down the drain.
make a bad situation worse by increasing anger or trouble
His harsh comments will only pour fuel on the fire.
spend a lot of money on something continuously
The government pours money into healthcare annually.
share deep feelings or thoughts honestly with someone
She poured out her heart to her best friend.
be discouraging or negative about something
He poured cold water on their holiday plans.
make a bad situation worse by increasing anger or trouble
He poured gasoline on the fire by insulting her again.
say sweet or flattering things someone wants or hopes to hear
He tried to pour honey in her ear before asking for the favor.
calm or quieten a person or situation by reducing conflict
She tried to pour oil on troubled waters during the argument.
express one's deepest feelings openly
She poured her heart out to her best friend after the breakup.
express deep emotions or thoughts openly to someone
She poured her soul out to her best friend.
express deep emotions or thoughts
She poured out her soul in her diary every night.
express strong disapproval or contempt for someone or something
She poured scorn on his latest idea.
express your deepest feelings openly
After the breakup, you poured your heart out to your brother all night.
rain heavily and continuously
It began to pour with rain during the match.
express gratitude in a very open or emotional way
She poured out her thanks to everyone who helped her.
appear in large quantity or numbers
Tears began to pour forth from her eyes.
standard alcoholic drink served in a bar
I'll have the house pour, please.
ironically to warn others by example
The manager fired him pour encourager les autres.
lowest temperature at which a liquid flows under specific conditions
The pour point of the oil was tested to ensure proper flow in cold weather.
Origin of pour
Latin, pour (to flow)
Examples of pour in a sentence
The waiter poured water into each guest's glass. She poured a glass of wine for her guest. The bartender poured shots for everyone at the bar. Tears poured down her face as she cried. The crowd poured into the stadium for the concert. The rain poured down relentlessly all night.
It started to pour just as we left the house. Commuters poured out of the station at six. After the gates opened, children poured into the playground. The bartender gave a perfect pour of whiskey. She measured a precise pour of olive oil for the recipe. The bartender measured each pour carefully. One generous pour filled the glass. The pour lasted for hours, flooding the streets. Farmers welcomed the pour after months of drought.
View all translations of pour
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- French:verser, rasade, ...
- German:gießen, Schluck, ...
- Italian:versare, dose, ...
- Spanish:verter, cantidad, ...
- Portuguese:deitar, dose, ...
- Chinese:倒, 倒出量, ...
- Japanese:注ぐ, 注ぎ, ...
- Arabic:سَكَبَ, صَبَّة, ...
- Hebrew:לִיצוֹק, מְזִיגָה, ...
- Russian:наливать, порция, ...
- Ukrainian:наливати, порція, ...
- Hindi:डालना, पोर, ...
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