Translation
blow; hit
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Word origin
From Vulgar Latin colpus, from Latin colaphus ('a blow with the fist'), from Greek kolaphos. The same root gives English coup.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- colaphus
- English cognates
- coup
Grammar
Examples
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He took a hard blow to the head.
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He opened the door with a bang.
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He understood everything at once.
pocas .
The military coup changed the country's history within hours.
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She felt a sharp knock against the living room window.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 11, lesson 1: golpe, esposo, agradable and 7 more words.