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Binoy:
Word-103 (24-04-12)

chunk (noun)
খণ্ড বা অংশ; a roughly cut lump; a part of something, especially a large part
a chunk of cheese/meat
pineapple/tuna chunks
a chunk of text
a substantial chunk of our profits
I’ve already written a fair chunk of the article.
Three hours is quite a chunk out of my working day.

chunky (adjective)

1 মোটা ও ভারি; (clothes or jewellery) thick and heavy; made of large pieces
a chunky sweater
a chunky necklace / gold bracelet
chunky marmalade

2  গাটাগোট্টা; (person) short and heavy
a chunky man sitting on the chair
I don’t like that nasty chunky guy.

Binoy:
Word-104 (25-04-12)

clasp (verb)
আঁকড়ে বা জড়িয়ে ধরা; আটকে দেওয়া; to hold someone or something firmly in hands or arms
They clasped hands.
He clasped her to him.
She clasped her son in her arms.
She clasped the children in her arms.
I stood there, clasping the door handle.
She clasped the bracelet around her wrist.
He leaned forward, his hands clasped tightly together.
He was clasping the vase tightly, terrified of dropping it.
Lie on your back, clasp your knees and pull them down towards your chest.

clasp (noun)

1. মুষ্ঠি বা বেষ্টনি; a tight hold with your hand or arms
He took her hand in his firm warm clasp.
She held the child's hand in a firm clasp as they crossed the road.

2. আংটা; a small metal device which is used to fasten a belt, bag or a piece of jewellery
the clasp of a necklace / handbag
The clasp of the bag is out of order.

clasp knife
চাকুবিশেষ; a knife with one or more folding blades
I have to buy a new clasp knife from the store.

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Binoy:
Thanks for your encouragement.

Binoy:
Word-105 (26-04-12)

clatter (verb)
খটাং খটাং শব্দ করা; to make continuous loud noises by hitting hard objects against each other
Her cup clattered in the saucer.
He dropped the knife and it clattered on the stone floor.
Don't clatter the dishes - you'll wake the baby up.
He was clattering away on his old typewriter.
The cart clattered over the cobbles.
She heard him clattering around downstairs.

clatter (noun)
খটাং খটাং শব্দ; continuous loud noises made by hitting hard objects against each other
the clatter of horses' hoofs
the clatter of dishes in the kitchen
I was disturbed by the clatter of stones outside.

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