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galvanise

PRIMARY MEANINGS OF: galvanise

1
v
stimulate (muscles) by administering a shock
2
v
cover with zinc
FULL DEFINITIONS OF: galvanise
1

v stimulate (muscles) by administering a shock

Synonyms:
galvanize
Type of:
shock
subject to electrical shocks

v to stimulate to action

Synonyms:
galvanize, startle
Type of:
ball over, blow out of the water, floor, shock, take aback
surprise greatly; knock someone's socks off
2

v cover with zinc

Synonyms:
galvanize
Type of:
coat, surface
put a coat on; cover the surface of; furnish with a surface
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