encaje

Definitions of encaje
  1. noun
    the act of putting one thing into another
    synonyms: anuncio, encajadura, entredós, inserción, intercalación, interposición, introducción, intromisión, metedura, metimiento
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    acorralamiento, acotamiento, envolvimiento
    the act of enclosing something inside something else
    inyección
    the forceful insertion of a substance under pressure
    transfusión, trasfusión
    the introduction of blood or blood plasma into a vein or artery
    boxeo
    the enclosure of something in a package or box
  2. noun
    needlework consisting of handmade lace made by looping and knotting a single thread on a small shuttle
    synonyms: frivolité
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    bordado, cosido, costura, labor
    a creation created or assembled by needle and thread
  3. noun
    making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances
    synonyms: ajuste, atemperación
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    habituación
    a general accommodation to unchanging environmental conditions
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    adelanto, bonificación, mejora, mejoría
    a change for the better; progress in development
  4. noun
    violent uncontrollable contractions of muscles
    synonyms: convulsión, paroxismo, pataleta
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