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깍지 (를) The part “를” may be omitted. 떼다

  • Form listed in the dictionary: 깍지(를) 떼다
  • 깍지를 떼다
  • 깍지 떼다

English rendering release the bowstring Literal translation: “release the thumb ring”

Meaning 1

깍지를 낀 엄지손가락으로 팽팽하게 당긴 활시위를 놓다.

To release a taut bowstring with the thumb wearing an archery ring.

Dictionary example 1

그가 깍지를 떼자 화살이 휙 날아가 목표물에 명중됐다.

When he released the string, the arrow flew swiftly and hit the target.
동의어 깍짓손(을) 떼다

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Illustration of the first meaning of “깍짓손을 떼다”: Release a taut bowstring with the thumb wearing a bow ring. Shared · 2 Release the bowstring Release a taut bowstring with the thumb wearing a bow ring.

These idioms are linked to the same word, “깍지”, in the Standard Korean Language Dictionary.

Illustration of the first meaning of “깍지를 끼다”: Firmly fit all ten fingers between one another. Interlace one's fingers Firmly fit all ten fingers between one another.

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Illustration of the first meaning of “끈을 붙이다”: To provide someone with a way to make a living. provide a livelihood To provide someone with a way to make a living. Illustration of the first meaning of “끈이 떨어지다”: Have the means one depended on for a living cut off Lose one’s means of support Have the means one depended on for a living cut off Illustration of the first meaning of “끈이 붙다”: Find a means to cling to and live on. Find a means to get by Find a means to cling to and live on. Illustration of the first meaning of “끌로 박은 듯”: Figuratively, the appearance of standing upright without moving at all Stand rooted to the spot Figuratively, the appearance of standing upright without moving at all Illustration of the first meaning of “나사가 빠지다”: Be absent-minded or mentally unsettled Have a screw loose Be absent-minded or mentally unsettled Illustration of the first meaning of “나사가 풀리다”: Be slack in one's mental state. Become mentally lax Be slack in one's mental state. Illustration of the first meaning of “나사가 풀어지다”: For one’s mental state to become lax. become mentally slack For one’s mental state to become lax. Illustration of the first meaning of “나사를 죄다”: To compose a lax mind and pull oneself together. tighten up one’s discipline To compose a lax mind and pull oneself together. Illustration of the first meaning of “낚시를 던지다”: To use a means of enticing someone. cast bait To use a means of enticing someone. Illustration of the first meaning of “날을 세우다”: Sharpen the cutting edge of a tool. 2 meanings Sharpen an edge; focus one's mind Sharpen the cutting edge of a tool.

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“깍지를 떼다” — release the bowstring: To release a taut bowstring with the thumb wearing an archery ring.
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