Translations for „whitewash“ in the English » Slovenian Dictionary

I . ˈwhite·wash N

1. whitewash no pl (solution):

whitewash

belež m

whitewash

belilo n

2. whitewash pej (cover-up):

whitewash

olepševanje n

whitewash

prikrivanje n

II . ˈwhite·wash VB trans

1. whitewash (paint):

whitewash

beliti [perf pobeliti]

whitewash walls

beliti [perf pobeliti]

2. whitewash (conceal):

whitewash pej fig

olepševati [perf olepšati]

whitewash pej fig

prikrivati

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English

It is built with adobe walls, plastered and whitewashed.

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Fellow players predicted he would be whitewashed 60 within 18 games.

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Under the whitewash of the north wall are frescos depicting the 7 deadly sins.

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The inside of the cathedral was heavily whitewashed.

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Some areas of the city, particularly those just west of the centre, are characterised by white stucco or whitewashed buildings.

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Furthermore, walls are whitewashed, and the roofs are thatched.

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It has a flagged floor and plastered and whitewashed walls.

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Medieval wall paintings were uncovered in the nave in 1847, but were whitewashed over and lost.

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The towers are whitewashed and painted with red trim.

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This was allowed to dry hard before whitewashing, and was very tough, having the added advantage of being cheap.

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