duff
BrE /dʌf/ AmE /dʌf/
noun en → es
a soft, wet soil that is difficult to walk on or through
barro, lodo
Collocations wet duff
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The hikers had to wade through the wet duff.
Los excursionistas tuvieron que pasar a través del barro húmedo.
a target or objective in military operations
objetivo, blanco
Collocations military duff
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The soldiers were ordered to take out the enemy's duff.
Los soldados recibieron órdens de eliminar el objetivo enemigo.
a type of bread made from flour and water, often served with meals in British cuisine
pan integral, pan de agua
Collocations duff pudding
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She served a traditional duff with the roast beef.
Ella sirvió un pan tradicional con el roast beef.
a person who is considered foolish or stupid, often used as a term of abuse
tonto, idiota
Collocations duff head
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He's such a duff that he can't even tie his own shoes.
Es tan tonto que ni siquiera puede atarse los zapatos.
a type of material or substance, often used in a technical context
material, sustancia
Collocations duff insulation
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The new duff provides excellent thermal insulation.
El nuevo material proporciona una excelente aislación térmica.
a type of ball used in certain sports, such as golf or croquet
pelota, bola
Collocations duff club
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He hit the duff with his golf club.
Él golpeó la bola con su palo de golf.
a type of punishment or penalty in historical contexts, often involving physical harm
castigo, pena
Collocations duff sentence
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The duff was a severe punishment for the crime.
El castigo fue severo para el crimen.
a cultural or traditional item, often associated with specific regions or communities
elemento cultural, tradición
Collocations duff custom
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The duff is an important part of their cultural heritage.
El elemento cultural es una parte importante de su patrimonio.