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I . goose <geese> [gu:s] N

II . goose [gu:s] VB trans inf

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1. goose Am (make work or move faster):

goose machine
poganjati [perf pognati]
goose car
pospeševati [perf pospešiti]

2. goose Am (increase):

to goose up profits
povečati dobiček

ˈgoose pim·ples N

goose pimples N no pl N:

goose pimples
kurja polt f

ˈgoose-pim·ply ADJ inf

wild ˈgoose <- geese> N

wild-ˈgoose chase N

Usage examples with geese

skein of geese
jata gosi
gaggle of geese
jata gosi
a flock of geese passed over
preletela nas je jata gosi

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

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The origin of the name is due either to a plant's use as food for geese or plant parts that look like a goose's foot.
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It is a migratory stop-off point for thousands of ducks, geese, swans and waders.
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Beginning in the 8th century, swine gradually became economically more important than cattle; sheep, goats, horses, dogs, cats, chickens, geese and ducks were also kept.
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Males are more vocal than females and can often be heard honking loudly if approached but geese in general talk quietly throughout the day.
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Domestic geese are much larger than their wild counterparts and tend to have thick necks, an upright posture, and large bodies with broad rear ends.
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It was known for its geese and onions as well as leather crafts.
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Wildfowl numbers peak in early winter when up to 3,000 migrant greylag geese roost on the loch.
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The highland has many lakes, shallow valleys, hills, and wetlands, with plentiful wildlife, such as arctic geese.
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In addition to the female statuettes there are bird sculptures depicting swans, geese, and ducks.
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A dead goose (previously live geese were used too) is suspended head down in the middle of the rope.
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