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Definition of beret
A beret is a flat cap that lacks a visor. It is usually made in a single piece. Head Covering It is important to note that caps, including berets, are garments that allow the head to be covered. The brim found at the front of the hat is called a visor.
Definition of merry-go-round
The idea of merry-go-round is used in several South American countries to refer to a merry-go-round or carousel: a recreational attraction that rotates thanks to a rotating platform. Children's pastime The merry-go-round is a children's pastime that is usually present in fairs and parks. Its structure has seats that are usually shaped like animals […]
Definition of writer
A writer is an individual who dedicates himself to writing: that is, to expressing ideas through words that are represented by letters on paper or another medium. In general, the term writer is reserved for those who create written works, especially when said works belong to the field of literature (the […]
Definition of veneer
Veneering is the work done with sheets. A sheet, meanwhile, is a sheet of metal, wood or other material, characterized by its thinness. To veneer or to veneer Veneering is the action and result of plating or to veneer: that is, to cover with sheets. A veneer, in this context, can be […]
Definition of bandolier
A bandolier is a strap that crosses the back and chest, extending from one shoulder to the opposite hip. However, this term has several uses. Carrying weapons and armament Bandoliers allow you to hang different objects, making them easier to carry. What is carried in the bandolier does not need to be carried in the […]
Definition of advance
The term advance is associated with an advance, an amount of money that is provided as part of a total that will be settled in the future. It comes from the verb to advance. Salary advance An advance, in this context, is something that is made or provided before the expected or agreed time. The concept is usually […]
Definition of formwork
Formwork is the mould made from sheets or boards to contain the concrete until it has set. Once the concrete has set, the formwork is dismantled. Concrete Concrete is the material obtained by mixing cement or lime with gravel, sand and water. In order for it to be concrete, it is necessary to […]
Definition of audible
The term audible comes from the late Latin audibĭlis. It is an adjective used to describe something that can be heard. Audible, therefore, can be perceived through the ear. In other words, an audible sound has a frequency that can be detected by the human ear. […]
Definition of tie
The term “to tie” comes from the Latin word aptāre, which can be translated as “to adjust”. The action of tying consists of immobilizing, stopping or coupling by means of knots. To fasten or join things When you tie something, you hold it. Let’s take the case of a balloon: to prevent it from flying away, you can tie it to a post, a chair […]
Definition of beacon
The Greek word phanárion derived into the Italian fanale. This is the closest etymological antecedent of fanal, a term that in our language refers to different artifacts and objects linked to lighting. Large night lantern The first meaning of fanal mentioned in the dictionary of the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) refers to the lantern […]