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shkel· I§ vt 1 to step on [ ], tread; trample; stamp 2 [Fig] to set foot on/in [ ] 3 [Fig Colloq] to trip on [ ], slip carelessly on [ ] 4 to exert pressure on [something that offers resistance]: press; full [cloth] 5 [Colloq] to iron, press 6 [Fig] to subjugate, suppress 7 [Fig] to violate 8 to cast a spell over [ ], put a charm/curse on [ ]: hex 9 [Colloq] to afflict 10 to mount (sexually) [a hen] 11 [Colloq] to massage [ ] with one's foot 12 [Fig Colloq] to begin [a period of time] II§ vi 1 [Fig] to set foot; enter 2 [Fig] to commit a trespass/transgression/violation 3 [Fig Colloq] (of a period of time) to arrive, begin • ia shkel· (gazin) 1 [Colloq] to step on the gas, step on it: hurry up 2 to do something in haste • shkel· betimin to betray one's solemn oath • <> shkel· bishtin "step on <>'s tail" 1 to infringe on <>'s rights 2 to put [ ] in a predicament • <> shkel· brezin "step on <>'s sash" to give <> cause for a quarrel, step on <>'s toes • <> shkel· bukën (me këmbë) to show ingratitude to <> • shkel· e shko sloppy • të shkel hijen (prapa) "steps on your shadow (from behind)" {} is quick to take advantage of opportunities; {} is masterful/adept • shkel· keq to make a misstep/mistake • <> shkel·3sg këmba shesh/dyst "<>'s foot steps flat on the ground" <> has had an easy time of it; <> feels confident/easy • shkel· këmbë [Old] to put one's foot down: be stubborn, insist shkel|ba'lt|ës n [Old] marriage broker, go-between, matchmaker = la'jmës shkel|c nm stairstep: step