garabato

Definitions of garabato
  1. noun
    a tool consisting of several hooks for grasping and holding; often thrown with a rope
    synonyms: arpeo, garfio
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    types:
    crampón
    a hinged pair of curved iron bars; used to raise heavy objects
    type of:
    utensilio
    an implement used in the practice of a vocation
  2. noun
    an S-shaped hook to suspend a pot over a fire
    synonyms: garrapato, palote
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    type of:
    garfio, garra
    a mechanical device that is curved or bent to suspend or hold or pull something
  3. noun
    poor handwriting
    synonyms: escarabajo, garabatos, garambaina, garrapato
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    type of:
    escritura, letra
    something written by hand
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