phrase

n. சொற்றொடர், தொடர்மொழி, சொல்தொடுப்பு, மரபுவழிச் சொற்றொடர், ஒருசொல் நீர்மைத்தொடர், திட்ப நுட்பமான சிறுதொடர், (இசை.) பெரிய பாடலின் கூறாகிய சிறு துணுக்கு, (வினை.) சொற்கள் வாயிலாக வௌதப்படுத்து.

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Phrase, n. Etym: [F., fr. L. phrasis diction, phraseology, Gr. 1. A brief expression, sometimes a single word, but usually two or more words forming an expression by themselves, or being a portion of a sentence; as, an adverbial phrase. "Convey" the wise it call. "Steal!" foh! a fico for the phrase. Shak. 2. A short, pithy expression; especially, one which is often employed; a peculiar or idiomatic turn of speech; as, to err is human. 3. A mode or form of speech; the manner or style in which any one expreses himself; diction; expression. "Phrases of the hearth." Tennyson. Thou speak'st In better phrase and matter than thou didst. Shak. 4. (Mus.) Defn: A short clause or portion of a period. Note: A composition consists first of sentences, or periods; these are subdivided into sections, and these into phrases. Phrase book, a book of idiomatic phrases. J. S. Blackie. Phrase, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Phrased; p. pr. & vb. n. Phrasing.] Etym: [Cf. F. phraser.] Defn: To express in words, or in peculiar words; to call; to style. "These suns -- for so they phrase 'em." Shak. Phrase, v. i. 1. To use proper or fine phrases. [R.] 2. (Mus.) Defn: To group notes into phrases; as, he phrases well. See Phrase, n., 4.

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