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dwell

[dwel]

verb (used without object)

dwelt, dwelled, dwelling. 
  1. to live or stay as a permanent resident; reside.

  2. to live or continue in a given condition or state.

    to dwell in happiness.

  3. to linger over, emphasize, or ponder in thought, speech, or writing (often followed by on orupon ).

    to dwell on a particular point in an argument.

  4. (of a moving tool or machine part) to be motionless for a certain interval during operation.



noun

  1. Machinery.Ìý

    1. a flat or cylindrical area on a cam for maintaining a follower in a certain position during part of a cycle.

    2. a period in a cycle in the operation of a machine or engine during which a given part remains motionless.

dwell

/ »å·ÉÉ›±ô /

verb

  1. formalÌýto live as a permanent resident

  2. to live (in a specified state)

    to dwell in poverty

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. a regular pause in the operation of a machine

  2. a flat or constant-radius portion on a linear or rotary cam enabling the cam follower to remain static for a brief time

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other 51³Ô¹Ï Forms

  • dweller noun
  • outdwell verb (used with object)
  • predwell verb (used without object)
  • ˈ»å·É±ð±ô±ô±ð°ù noun
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51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins

Origin of dwell1

First recorded before 900; Middle English dwellen “to lead astray; stun; abide,†Old English dwellan “to lead or go astray; hinderâ€; cognate with Old Norse dvelja
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51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins

Origin of dwell1

Old English dwellan to seduce, get lost; related to Old Saxon bidwellian to prevent, Old Norse dvelja, Old High German twellen to prevent
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Ms Lee said she tries not to dwell too much on her current predicament.

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“Life of Pi†doesn’t dwell on the deaths of Pi’s loved ones.

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Infusing mostly rich, ethereal instrumentals with the music of her Spanish roots and Brazilian vibes, Casado, born in Spain, creates an intoxicating space to dwell and think.

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Blessed the one whom you choose and call to dwell in your courts.

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Benn says he has been "cleared three times" and is reluctant to dwell on the past.

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