buscapiés

Definitions of buscapiés
  1. noun
    plaything consisting of a toy figure with movable joints that can be made to dance by pulling strings
    synonyms: traca
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    type of:
    juguete
    an artifact designed to be played with
  2. noun
    firework consisting of a tube filled with powder (as a broken firecracker) that burns with a fizzing noise
    synonyms: carretilla, petardo
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    type of:
    fuegos artificiales, fuegos de artificio, pirotecnia
    (usually plural) a device with an explosive that burns at a low rate and with colored flames; can be used to illuminate areas or send signals etc.
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