farol

Definitions of farol
  1. noun
    the act of supporting yourself by your hands alone in an upside down position
    synonyms: paloma, pino, vertical
  2. noun
    the act of bluffing in poker; deception by a false show of confidence in the strength of your cards
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    type of:
    disimulación, engaño
    the act of deceiving
  3. noun
    a powerful light with reflector; attached to the front of an automobile or locomotive
    synonyms: fanal, faro, foco
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    types:
    faro antiniebla
    headlight that provides strong beam for use in foggy weather
  4. noun
    a metal post supporting an outdoor lamp (such as a streetlight)
    synonyms: farola, varal
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    type of:
    poste
    an upright consisting of a piece of timber or metal fixed firmly in an upright position
  5. noun
    a lamp supported on a lamppost; for illuminating a street
    synonyms: farola, lampión
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    type of:
    lámpara
    an artificial source of visible illumination
  6. noun
    pretense that your position is stronger than it really is
    synonyms: bluff, fanafarronada
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    type of:
    fingimiento
    pretending with intention to deceive
  7. noun
    an instance of boastful talk
    synonyms: baladronada, bravata, cacareo, desgarro, rajonada, reperiquete
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    type of:
    autoadulación, autobombo, farde, jactancia
    speaking of yourself in superlatives
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