No. 5,141 in Catalan
asterra
"To land" or "to bring something down to the ground."
In a sentence
La pluja asterra les fulles a terra.
The rain brings the leaves to the ground.
Here, 'asterra' is used as a verb meaning 'to bring down' or 'to bring to ground', indicating action performed by rain.
Amb una força sobtada, asterra la prestatgeria.
With sudden force, he topples the shelf.
In this sentence, 'asterra' implies the concept of causing something to fall or collapse due to applied force.
El vent asterra la porta de un cop.
The wind slams the door down in one push.
Here, 'asterra' is used in a figurative sense, emphasizing the action of forceful impact, resulting in displacement or falling to the ground.
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