asidero

Definitions of asidero
  1. noun
    the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it
    synonyms: agarradera, agarradero, asa, asimiento, cogedero, empuñadura, mango, tirador, tomadero
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    palo de escoba
    the handle of a broom
    asta
    the handle of a weapon or tool
    cruz, empuñadura, puño
    the handle of a sword or dagger
    pomo
    handgrip formed by the raised front part of a saddle
    botón, perilla, pomo, tirador
    a knob used to release the catch when opening a door (often called `doorhandle' in Great Britain)
  2. noun
    something serving to conceal plans; a fictitious reason that is concocted in order to conceal the real reason
    synonyms: achaque, cubierta, pretexto
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    type of:
    fingimiento
    pretending with intention to deceive
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