esquila

Definitions of esquila
  1. noun
    removing by cutting off or clipping
    synonyms: esquileo, trasquiladura, tunda
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    type of:
    corte, desmonte, recorte, tajo
    the act of shortening something by chopping off the ends
  2. noun
    a kind of mantis shrimp
    synonyms: galera
  3. noun
    a bell hung around the neck of cow so that the cow can be easily located
    synonyms: cencerro
  4. noun
    a bell that is held in the hand
    synonyms: campanilla
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    type of:
    campanas tubulares
    a percussion instrument consisting of a set of tuned bells that are struck with a hammer; used as an orchestral instrument
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