aro

Definitions of aro
  1. noun
    horizontal circular metal hoop supporting a net through which players try to throw the basketball
  2. noun
    jewelry to ornament the ear; usually clipped to the earlobe or fastened through a hole in the lobe
    synonyms: arete, arillo, colgante, pendiente, zarcillo
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    arracada
    an earring with a pendant ornament
    type of:
    joyas, joyería
    an adornment (as a bracelet or ring or necklace) made of precious metals and set with gems (or imitation gems)
  3. noun
    a rigid circular band of metal or wood or other material used for holding or fastening or hanging or pulling
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    anilla
    a circular ring for holding up a curtain
    llavero
    a circular ring of metal for holding keys
    servilletero
    a circular band used to hold a particular person's napkin
    aro de nariz
    a ring worn on the nose as an ornament or on the nose of an animal to control it
    llanta
    the outer part of a wheel to which the tire is attached
    cubierta
    hoop that covers a wheel
    neumático
    a tire made of reinforced rubber and filled with compressed air; used on motor vehicles and bicycles etc
    type of:
    faja
    a thin flat strip of flexible material that is worn around the body or one of the limbs (especially to decorate the body)
  4. noun
    a light curved skeleton to spread out a skirt
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    type of:
    armadura, armazón, estructura
    the internal supporting structure that gives an artifact its shape
  5. noun
    game equipment consisting of a ring of iron or circle of rope used in playing the game of quoits
    synonyms: tejo
  6. noun
    jewelry consisting of a circlet of precious metal (often set with jewels) worn on the finger
    synonyms: anillo
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    types:
    alianza, anillo de boda
    a ring (usually plain gold) given to the bride (and sometimes one is also given to the groom) at the wedding
    type of:
    joyas, joyería
    an adornment (as a bracelet or ring or necklace) made of precious metals and set with gems (or imitation gems)
  7. noun
    common European arum with lanceolate spathe and short purple spadix; emerges in early spring; source of a starch called arum
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    type of:
    yaro
    any plant of the family Araceae; have small flowers massed on a spadix surrounded by a large spathe
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