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铆

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mǎo

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Definitions

  1. 1. to fasten with rivets
  2. 2. (coll.) to exert one's strength

Words Containing 铆

拉铆枪
lā mǎo qiāng

see 鉚釘槍|铆钉枪[mǎo dīng qiāng]

钉是钉,铆是铆
dīng shì dīng , mǎo shì mǎo

lit. a nail is a nail and a rivet is a rivet (idiom)

铆上
mǎo shàng

to go all out

铆工
mǎo gōng

riveter

铆接
mǎo jiē

to join with rivets

铆起来
mǎo qǐ lai

to get enthusiastic

铆钉
mǎo dīng

rivet

铆钉枪
mǎo dīng qiāng

rivet gun

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