carretilla

Definitions of carretilla
  1. noun
    (archeology) a heap of earth placed over prehistoric tombs
    synonyms: túmulo
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    type of:
    morón
    structure consisting of an artificial heap or bank usually of earth or stones
  2. noun
    wheeled vehicle that can be pushed by a person; may have one or two or four wheels
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    carro de mano
    a handcart from which apples and other fruit are sold in the street
    carretilla de mano
    a cart for carrying small loads; has handles and one or more wheels
    carrito, carro
    a handcart that holds groceries or other goods while shopping
    carrito de té
    serving cart for serving tea or light refreshments
    type of:
    vehículo de ruedas
    a vehicle that moves on wheels and usually has a container for transporting things or people
  3. noun
    firework consisting of a tube filled with powder (as a broken firecracker) that burns with a fizzing noise
    synonyms: buscapiés, petardo
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    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.
  4. noun
    an enclosing framework on casters or wheels; helps babies learn to walk
    synonyms: andaderas, andador, tacataca, tacatá
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    type of:
    armadura, armazón, bastidor, carcasa, encuadramiento, marco, sistema
    a structure supporting or containing something
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