Lair - translation, pronunciation and examples
lair
living beings wild animals noun
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When to use lair
логово животного
лисье логово
медвежье логово
логово в пещере
волчье логово
lair usage examples
Лиса бросилась в своё логово, когда дети подошли близко.
A fox darted into its lair when the children came close.
Сотрудники парка отметили пещеру как логово животных на карте.
Park rangers marked the cave as an animal lair on the map.
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The primary word: an animal's (often wild or predatory) dwelling or den; can be used figuratively for a villain's hideout.
Commonly used for a wild animal's lair (especially predators or bears); also used for a human room (den) or a criminal hideout.
An underground hole or tunnel dug by animals (rabbits, foxes, rodents); emphasizes digging/tunnel structure rather than a general lair.
A large natural underground space in rock; may serve as shelter for animals or humans but is a geological feature rather than an animal-built dwelling.
A place used for hiding, often temporary and associated with people (criminals or fugitives); emphasizes secrecy over being an animal home.
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lair belongs to the topic "Wild Animals". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
lair synonyms
What's the difference between lair / den / burrow / cave / hideout / haunt
The primary word: an animal's (often wild or predatory) dwelling or den; can be used figuratively for a villain's hideout.
The lion returned to its lair at dusk.
Лев вернулся в своё логово на закате.
Commonly used for a wild animal's lair (especially predators or bears); also used for a human room (den) or a criminal hideout.
The tiger disappeared into its den after the hunt.
Тигр исчез в своей берлоге после охоты.
An underground hole or tunnel dug by animals (rabbits, foxes, rodents); emphasizes digging/tunnel structure rather than a general lair.
The rabbit darted back into its burrow.
Кролик нырнул обратно в свою нору.
A large natural underground space in rock; may serve as shelter for animals or humans but is a geological feature rather than an animal-built dwelling.
Bats roost in the cave during the day.
Летучие мыши днём гнездятся в пещере.
A place used for hiding, often temporary and associated with people (criminals or fugitives); emphasizes secrecy over being an animal home.
The gang used an abandoned warehouse as a hideout.
Банда использовала заброшенный склад как укрытие.
Can mean a place someone frequently visits (a favourite haunt) or where a ghost appears; not primarily an animal dwelling.
That old pub is his favourite haunt.
Это старое пиво́н — его любимое место.
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How to pronounce lair and what this word means
lair translation: логово. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce lair
/ˈleə/
lair translation
логово
lair examples
A fox darted into its lair when the children came close.
lair transcription
/ˈleə/, /lɛɹ/
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lair meaning: what does it mean?
living beings wild animals noun
lair pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
lair is pronounced as /ˈleə/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
lair definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
A fox darted into its lair when the children came close. Translation: Лиса бросилась в своё логово, когда дети подошли близко.
Is lair part of Wild Animals vocabulary?
Yes, lair (логово) can be learned in the Wild Animals topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is lair part of Living Beings vocabulary?
Yes, lair (логово) can be learned in the Living Beings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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