faja

Definitions of faja
  1. noun
    a thin flat strip of flexible material that is worn around the body or one of the limbs (especially to decorate the body)
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    brazal
    a band worn around the upper arm
    brazalete
    a band worn around the arm for decoration
    tirilla
    a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
    collar
    a band of leather or rope that is placed around an animal's neck as a harness or to identify it
    cenojil, liga
    a band (usually elastic) worn around the leg to hold up a stocking (or around the arm to hold up a sleeve)
    ceñidor, cinto, cinturón, pretina
    a band of material around the waist that strengthens a skirt or trousers
    aro
    a rigid circular band of metal or wood or other material used for holding or fastening or hanging or pulling
    goma, goma elástica, gomita
    a narrow band of elastic rubber used to hold things (such as papers) together
    bandolera, correa
    a band that goes over the shoulder and supports a garment or bag
    tafilete
    a band of fabric or leather sewn inside the crown of a hat
    banda
    a band of material tied around the forehead or wrist to absorb sweat
    correa de reloj
    a band of cloth or leather or metal links attached to a wristwatch and wrapped around the wrist
    brazal de luto
    a black band worn by a man (on the arm or hat) as a sign of mourning
    puño
    band consisting of a part of a sleeve that covers the wrist
    brazalete, muñequera, pulsera
    a band or bracelet worn around the wrist
    cuello alto
    a high tight collar
    alzacuello
    a stiff white collar with no opening in the front; a distinctive symbol of the clergy
    anilla
    a circular ring for holding up a curtain
    collar de perro
    a collar for a dog
    llavero
    a circular ring of metal for holding keys
    servilletero
    a circular band used to hold a particular person's napkin
    aro de nariz
    a ring worn on the nose as an ornament or on the nose of an animal to control it
    llanta
    the outer part of a wheel to which the tire is attached
    cubierta
    hoop that covers a wheel
    cuello de cisne
    a high close-fitting turnover collar
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    banda, tira
    artifact consisting of a narrow flat piece of material
  2. noun
    an adornment consisting of a strip of a contrasting color or material
    synonyms: tira
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    anilla, anillo, vitola
    a narrow paper band around a cigar
    cintillo
    a band around the crown of a hat just above the brim
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    adorno, ornamento
    a decoration of color or interest that is added to relieve plainness
  3. noun
    a piece of soft material that covers and protects an injured part of the body
    synonyms: aparato, venda, vendaje
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    enyesado, escayola, mascarilla, yeso
    bandage consisting of a firm covering (often made of plaster of Paris) that immobilizes broken bones while they heal
    garrote, torniquete
    bandage that stops the flow of blood from an artery by applying pressure
  4. noun
    a woman's close-fitting foundation garment
    synonyms: cinto, corsé, cotilla
  5. noun
    a broad pleated sash worn as formal dress with a tuxedo
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    ceñidor, cinto, cinturón, pretina
    a band of material around the waist that strengthens a skirt or trousers
  6. noun
    a stripe or stripes of contrasting color
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    lista, raya, veta
    a narrow marking of a different color or texture from the background
  7. noun
    a sheet or band of fibrous connective tissue separating or binding together muscles and organs etc
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