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Definition of bearing

Balero is a term that is used in different ways in several Latin American countries. The first meaning mentioned in the dictionary of the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) refers to a toy also known as a bowling alley. In countries like Argentina, Uruguay, Colombia and Mexico, among others, a stick that, […]

Definition of clown

Clown is a term in the English language that can be translated as "clown." The concept is accepted by the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE), which includes it in its dictionary. According to the RAE, a circus clown can be called a clown. However, the entity clarifies that the notion is usually used specifically for those who […]

Definition of actress

An actress is a woman who takes on the interpretation of a role in a film, a series or a play. Actresses put themselves in the shoes of other people, thus embodying a character. The male equivalent of the actress is the actor. It is common for actresses and actors to interact […]

Definition of philately

The notion of philately comes from the French word philatélie. The term refers to the collecting of postage stamps, also known as stamps in Latin American countries. The idea of ​​philately can refer both to the creation of this type of collections as a hobby and to the analysis of stamps. In addition, philately is called […]

Definition of kite

The Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) indicates in its dictionary that barrelete is the diminutive of barrel. A barrel, meanwhile, is a container that is used for the storage, treatment and/or transfer of various goods and liquids. Returning to the term kite, it has different uses according to the region and context. The first […]

Definition of reel

The notion of reel has several uses. The term comes from cart, a concept that can refer to an element that moves horizontally and that allows something to be held. A cylinder that has edges on the bases and usually has a hole in its axis is called a reel. These items are used […]

Definition of bolillero

The bobbin is the pad used to develop bobbin lace. Description A pillow that, with a diameter of 20 centimeters and about 60 cm long, is used to create bobbin lace is known as a bobbin lace. Its function is to keep the bobbins in place and […]

Definition of ball

A bolilla is a small ball. The term is used in several South American countries to refer to the small numbered sphere used in raffles. Balls and bolillero The balls are placed in a bolillero or drum (the container that contains them and that allows them to be mixed). At random, […]

Definition of aeromodelling

Aeromodelling is a hobby based on the construction of model airplanes: small airplanes capable of flying without a pilot or crew. The concept also refers to the display and competitions of this type of aircraft. Scale models The models built in aeromodelling, known as aeromodels, are usually to the scale of airplanes […]

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 carousel is a children's pastime that is usually present at fairs and parks. Its structure has seats that are usually shaped like animals […]