chasquear

Definitions of chasquear
  1. verb
    break suddenly and abruptly, as under tension
    synonyms: estallar, partir
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    type of:
    partirse, romperse
    become separated into pieces or fragments
  2. verb
    close with a snapping motion
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    type of:
    cerrar
    move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
  3. verb
    make a crushing noise
    synonyms: crepitar, crujir
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    type of:
    retrunyir, retumbar
    emit a noise
  4. verb
    cause to make a snapping sound
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    type of:
    mover, moverse, trasladar
    move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion
  5. verb
    deliver a hard blow to
    synonyms: aporrear, golpear
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    type of:
    chocar, golpear, herir, pegar, pegarse
    deal a blow to, either with the hand or with an instrument
  6. verb
    move or strike with a noise
    synonyms: castañetear
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    type of:
    mover, moverse, trasladar
    move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion
  7. verb
    move with a snapping sound
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    type of:
    mover, moverse, trasladar
    move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion
  8. verb
    make a crackling sound
    synonyms: crepitar, crujir
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    type of:
    golpetear, matraquear, repiquetear
    make short successive sounds
  9. verb
    make a sharp sound
    synonyms: castañetear, crujir, restallar
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    type of:
    hacer ruido, sonar
    make a certain noise or sound
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