goose
US /ɡuːs/
UK /ɡuːs/
1.
oca
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.
Il contadino teneva uno stormo di oche.
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A wild goose flew overhead.
Un'oca selvatica volò sopra la testa.
1.
pizzicare, spingere
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.
Decise di pizzicare il suo amico per farlo sobbalzare.
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She gave him a playful goose as she walked past.
Gli diede una spinta giocosa mentre passava.
2.
dare gas, accelerare
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.
Ha dovuto dare gas al motore per salire la collina.
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The pilot goosed the throttle for a quick takeoff.
Il pilota accelerò la manetta per un decollo rapido.