goose
US /ɡuːs/
UK /ɡuːs/
1.
Gans
a large water bird with a long neck, short legs, webbed feet, and a short broad bill. Geese are typically larger than ducks but smaller than swans.
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The farmer kept a flock of geese.
Der Bauer hielt eine Herde Gänse.
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A wild goose flew overhead.
Eine wilde Gans flog über uns hinweg.
1.
zwicken, stoßen
to poke or prod someone, especially in the buttocks, as a prank or to startle them
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He decided to goose his friend to make him jump.
Er beschloss, seinen Freund zu zwicken, um ihn zum Springen zu bringen.
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She gave him a playful goose as she walked past.
Sie gab ihm einen spielerischen Stoß, als sie vorbeiging.
2.
Gas geben, beschleunigen
to increase the speed or power of something, especially an engine
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He had to goose the engine to get up the hill.
Er musste den Motor auf Touren bringen, um den Hügel hinaufzukommen.
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The pilot goosed the throttle for a quick takeoff.
Der Pilot gab Gas für einen schnellen Start.