take-up

Speech parts

1. take-up - Noun

2. take-up - Verb

Meaning

That which takes up or tightens; specifically, a device in a sewing machine for drawing up the slack thread as the needle rises, in completing a stitch.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Alternative names

take up

Synonyms

take start strike draw assume adopt absorb resume borrow scoop suck imbibe take over suck up soak up
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Antonyms

can end give close complete fall
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Hypernyms

have take change move turn device

Hyponyms

fuel absorb dip blot mop take office

Examples

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She drew strength from the minister's words Source: Internet

He assumes the lotus position Source: Internet

She took her seat on the stage Source: Internet

We took our seats in the orchestra Source: Internet

She took up her position behind the tree Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

take-off strip take-take take-that game takeable takeaway takeback