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nerve

noun, verb

/nɜːrv/

Meaning

A bundle of fibers in the body that transmits signals between the brain and other parts; also courage or audacity.

She gathered the nerve to speak in front of the large audience.

get on someone's nerves

courage, boldness, audacity, fiber, bravery

fear, cowardice, timidity

have the nerve, lose nerve, get on nerves, damaged nerve

a sloping surface joining two different levels; as a verb, to increase or rise sharply

A legal permission to do something (noun); to grant such permission (verb).

A legal right to sell or distribute goods or services in a specific area; to grant such a right.

to sew fabric together using a needle and thread; also a single loop of thread in sewing

Annoyance, boldness, or to irritate.

A long narrow mark or band; a row of people or things; to cover the inside surface of something.