cepo

Definitions of cepo
  1. noun
    box for collecting alms, especially one in a church
    synonyms: cepillo
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    type of:
    estuche
    a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
  2. noun
    a device (generally used by carpenters) that holds things firmly together
    synonyms: abrazadera, anclaje, barrilete, brida, cárcel, gafa, gatillo, gato, grapa, laña, manija, mordaza, traba
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    types:
    grapa
    a clamp for holding pieces of wood together while they are glued
  3. noun
    a wooden instrument of punishment on a post with holes for the wrists and neck; offenders were locked in and so exposed to public scorn
    synonyms: astillero, existencia, grada de construcción, picota, potro, reserva, stock
  4. noun
    any of the larger branches of a tree
    synonyms: gajo, rama
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