brain

n//bɹeɪn//

hjärna, förstånd

  1. A part of the brain, especially associated with particular mental functions, abilities, etc.

  2. The control center of the central nervous system of an animal located in the skull which is responsible for perception, cognition, attention, memory, emotion, and action.

  3. (informal) Mind.

  4. (in the singular) An intellectual or mental capacity.

  5. (informal) An intelligent person.

  6. (plurale tantum) A person who provides the intelligence required for something.

  7. By analogy with a human brain, the part of a machine or computer that performs calculations.

  8. (slang, vulgar, uncountable) Oral sex.

  9. A loose compartment of a backpack that straps on over the top opening.

  10. (in the plural) Intellect.

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