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Meaning
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Noun
A small, sharp pin used to fasten pieces of cloth or other materials.
vi Cô thợ may dùng một chiếc găm nhỏ để giữ nếp vải.
en The tailor used a small pin to hold the fabric in place.
Verb
To use a sharp object to stab or securely attach something to a surface.
vi Bạn nên găm tờ giấy này lên bảng thông báo.
en You should pin this paper to the notice board.
To pierce deeply and become stuck inside the muscular tissue of a body.
vi Một mảnh gỗ nhỏ đã găm vào tay anh ấy.
en A small piece of wood was lodged in his hand.
To hold onto products to wait for price increases while creating artificial shortages.
vi Họ đang găm hàng để chờ giá tăng cao hơn.
en They are hoarding goods to wait for prices to rise higher.
To spread a substance thinly over a surface by rubbing it carefully.
vi Cô ấy găm một lớp kem mỏng lên da.
en She spread a thin layer of cream over her skin.