HIGHLAND GAMES

Meaning of HIGHLAND GAMES in English

■ plural noun a meeting for athletic events, playing of the bagpipes, and dancing, held in the Scottish Highlands or by Scots elsewhere.

Concise Oxford English vocab. Сжатый оксфордский словарь английского языка. 2004

HIGHLAND GAMES — Athletic games originating in the Scottish Highlands and now held there and in various parts of the world, usually under …
Английский словарь Британика
HIGHLAND GAMES — originally, athletic meetings carried out in the Scottish Highlands. The name now denotes similar athletic competitions in any part of …
Britannica English vocabulary
HIGHLAND GAMES — noun [ pl. ] a Scottish event with traditional sports, dancing and music
Oxford Advanced Learner's English Dictionary
HIGHLAND GAMES — ˌHighland ˈGames BrE AmE ( also ˌHighland ˈGathering ) a special event held every year in Scottish towns, with traditional …
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
HIGHLAND GAMES — Athletic games originating in the Scottish Highlands and now held there and in various parts of the world, usually under …
Britannica Concise Encyclopedia
HIGHLAND GAMES — ➡ Highland Gathering
Oxford Guide to British and American Culture English vocabulary
HIGHLAND GAMES — горские игры (то же, что (Highland Gathering)
Англо-Русский словарь Britain
HIGHLAND GAMES — горские игры (то же, что Highland Gathering)
Великобритания - Лингвострановедческий словарь
HIGHLAND — alt montania, alt paise
English interlingue dictionary
HIGHLAND — geographical name city SE California E of San Bernardino population 44,605, town NW Indiana S of Hammond population 23,546, administrative …
Толковый словарь английского языка - Merriam Webster
GAMES — [c mediumvioletred] (as used in expressions) Commonwealth Games Highland Games Isthmian Games Olympic Games {{link=Pythian Games">Pythian Games Secular Games sports …
Английский словарь Британика
HIGHLAND — I. ˈhīlənd sometimes -ˌland or -ˌlaa(ə)nd noun Etymology: Middle English, from high + land 1. : elevated or mountainous land …
Webster's New International English Dictionary
GAMES — plural of game present third singular of game
Webster's New International English Dictionary
HIGHLAND — (n.) Elevated or mountainous land; (often in the pl.) an elevated region or country; as, the Highlands of Scotland.
Английский словарь Webster
GAMES — () A modified revival of the ancient Olympian games, consisting of international athletic games, races, etc., now held once in …
Английский словарь Webster
HIGHLAND — ( n. ) Elevated or mountainous land; (often in the pl.) an elevated region or country; as, the Highlands of …
Webster's Revised Unabridged English Dictionary
HIGHLAND — /huy"leuhnd/ , n. 1. a region in N Scotland, including a number of the Inner Hebrides. 182,044; 9710 sq. mi. …
Random House Webster's Unabridged English Dictionary
HIGHLAND — /huy"leuhnd/ , n. 1. an elevated region; plateau: He moved to a highland far from the river. 2. highlands , …
Random House Webster's Unabridged English Dictionary
HIGHLAND — n. elevated land, high area of land; mountainous region
Толковый словарь английского языка - Редакция bed
GAMES — n. athletic competitions
Толковый словарь английского языка - Редакция bed
HIGHLAND — I. ˈhī-lənd noun Date: before 12th century : elevated or mountainous land II. adjective Date: 15th century 1. : of …
Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary
HIGHLAND — geographical name 1. city SE California E of San Bernardino population 44,605 2. town NW Indiana S of Hammond population …
Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary
HIGHLAND — noun elevated or mountainous land; (often in the ·pl) an elevated region or country; as, the highlands of scotland.
Webster English vocab
GAMES — ~ Brit. athletics or sports as a lesson or activity at school. → game ———————— ~ a meeting for sporting …
Concise Oxford English vocab
HIGHLAND — [high.land] n (bef. 12c): elevated or mountainous land [2]highland adj (15c) 1: of or relating to a highland 2. cap: …
Merriam-Webster English vocab
HIGHLAND — council area in northern Scotland, forming the northernmost extension of the Scottish mainland between the Atlantic Ocean in the west …
Britannica English vocabulary
HIGHLAND — highland, H\~ BrE AmE ˈhaɪl ənd ▷ highland|s z ▶ ˌ Highland ˈ fling BrE AmE
Longman Pronunciation English Dictionary
HIGHLAND — / ˈhaɪlənd; NAmE / adjective , noun ■ adjective [ only before noun ] 1. connected with an area of …
Oxford Advanced Learner's English Dictionary
HIGHLAND — Highland BrE AmE a ↑ region (=local government area) of northern Scotland which includes many islands and the highest mountain …
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
HIGHLAND — high ‧ land /ˈhaɪlənd/ BrE AmE adjective [only before noun] 1 . ( also Highland ) relating to the Scottish …
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
HIGHLAND — n. & adj. --n. (usu. in pl.) 1 an area of high land. 2 (the Highlands) the mountainous part of …
Английский основной разговорный словарь
HIGHLAND — n. & adj. n. (usu. in pl.) 1 an area of high land. 2 (the Highlands) the mountainous part of …
Concise Oxford English Dictionary
HIGHLAND — n. & adj. --n. (usu. in pl.) 1. an area of high land. 2 (the Highlands) the mountainous part of …
Oxford English vocab
HIGHLAND — adjective EXAMPLES FROM OTHER ENTRIES ▪ highland dancing ▪ the highland city of Puno
Longman DOCE5 Extras English vocabulary
HIGHLAND — [adjective] [before noun; not gradable]The highland landscape is breathtakingly beautiful at any time of year.The Highland fling is an energetic …
Cambridge English vocab
GAMES — [plural] [noun] UKGames are organized sports activities that children do at school.I always hated games.Have you met the new games …
Cambridge English vocab
GAMES — n. Commonwealth Games Highland Games Isthmian Games Olympic Games Pan American Sports Games Pythian Games Secular Games sports and games
Britannica Concise Encyclopedia
GAMES — Synonyms and related words : Highland games, Olympiad, Olympic games, Olympics, bout, carousel, concours, contest, derby, encounter, engagement, field day, …
Moby Thesaurus English vocabulary
GAMES — Thin, ill-shapped legs: a corruption of the French word jambes. Fancy gambs; sore or swelled legs.
Slang English vocab
HIGHLAND — adj. Highland is used with these nouns: ↑ cattle
Oxford Collocations English Dictionary
GAMES — See ↑ SPORT/GAME 1
Longman Activator English vocab
GAMES — minimax International Core War Society DDL DOOM perspective moria demo mode scrolling muddie PINBOL SimCity 2000 SEGA CHIP-8 Sega Genesis/MegaDrive …
FOLDOC Computer English Dictionary
GAMES — < games > "The time you enjoy wasting is not time wasted." -- Bertrand Russell . Here are some games-related …
FOLDOC Computer English Dictionary
GAMES — n. competition maneuvers 1) to hold ~ 2) war ~ 3) the Commonwealth; Olympic; summer; winter ~
The Bbi Combinatory Dictionary of English - A Guide to Word Combinations
HIGHLAND — 1) горный пони (наиболее крупная и сильная порода; высота 120-140 см; используется преим. для обслуживания животноводческих ферм) полн. Highland pony; …
Англо-Русский словарь Britain
GAMES — Among the Greeks the rage for theatrical exhibitions was such that every city of any size possessed its theatre and …
Smith's Bible English Dictionary
GAMES — See Language games
Theological and Philosophical Biography English vocab
GAMES — Interactive entertainment programs that can be played back on computers or special playing machines connected to television sets. Some games …
Jensen's Technology English Glossary
HIGHLAND — сущ. 1) нагорье; плато Syn : plateau, tableland 2) мн. горная местность; горная страна нагорье; высокогорная местность pl горная местность; …
Большой Англо-Русский словарь
GAMES — (мн.ч.)состязания (мн.ч.) игры (мн.ч.)
Большой Англо-Русский словарь
GAMES — Спорт
Американский Англо-Русский словарь
HIGHLAND — highland.ogg 1. ʹhaılənd n 1. нагорь; высокогорная местность 2. pl горная местность; горная страна the Highlands - север и северо-запад …
Англо-Русско-Английский словарь общей лексики - Сборник из лучших словарей
HIGHLAND — 1. [ʹhaılənd] n 1. нагорье; высокогорная местность 2. pl горная местность; горная страна the Highlands - север и северо-запад Шотландии …
Новый большой Англо-Русский словарь - Апресян, Медникова
HIGHLAND — 1. ʹhaılənd n 1. нагорь; высокогорная местность 2. pl горная местность; горная страна the Highlands - север и северо-запад Шотландии …
Большой новый Англо-Русский словарь
GAMES — n. соревнования
English-Russian-dictionary - Bed release
GAMES — n. соревнования
English-Russian-dictionary - Bed release
GAMES — Спорт
Британский Англо-Русский словарь
GAMES — n pl infml I'm fed up with your games — Мне все твои шуточки уже вот где! I'm afraid he'll try one …
Новый Англо-Русский словарь современной разговорной лексики - Глазунов
GAMES — n pl infml I'm fed up with your games — Мне все твои шуточки уже вот где! I'm afraid he'll …
Новый Англо-Русский словарь современной разговорной лексики
GAMES — games n pl infml I'm fed up with your games Мне все твои шуточки уже вот где! I'm afraid he'll …
Англо-Русский новый словарь современного неформального английского языка
GAMES — I'm fed up with your games — Мне все твои шуточки уже вот где! I'm afraid he'll try one of …
Новый Англо-Русский словарь современного неформального английского
GAMES — - lingual games
Англо-Русский социологический энциклопедический словарь
HIGHLAND — 1) горный пони (наиболее крупная и сильная порода; высота 120-140 см; используется преим. для обслуживания животноводческих ферм) полн. Highland pony; выведен …
Великобритания - Лингвострановедческий словарь
HIGHLAND — сущ. 1) нагорье; плато Syn : plateau, tableland 2) мн. горная местность; горная страна нагорье; высокогорная местность pl горная местность; …
Новый большой Англо-Русский словарь

Concise Oxford English vocab

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