chata

Definitions of chata
  1. noun
    a flatbottom boat for carrying heavy loads (especially on canals)
    synonyms: barcaza, bombo, chalana, gabarra, garandumba, lancha, lanchón
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    types:
    draga, espolvoreador
    a barge (or a vessel resembling a barge) that is used for dredging
    bote-vivienda, casa flotante, casa-bote
    a barge that is designed and equipped for use as a dwelling
    type of:
    embarcación
    a small vessel for travel on water
  2. noun
    a shallow vessel used by a bedridden patient for defecation and urination
    synonyms: cuña, orinal de cama, silleta
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    type of:
    recipiente, vasija
    an object used as a container (especially for liquids)
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