garra

Definitions of garra
  1. noun
    a sharp hooked claw especially on a bird of prey
    synonyms: garrón
  2. noun
    a clawed foot of an animal especially a quadruped
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    types:
    mano
    front paw; analogous to the human hand
    type of:
    pata, pie
    the pedal extremity of vertebrates other than human beings
  3. noun
    a mechanical device that is curved or bent to suspend or hold or pull something
    synonyms: garfio
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    types:
    garabato, garrapato, palote
    an S-shaped hook to suspend a pot over a fire
    escarpia
    one of a series of hooks used to hold cloth on a tenter
    ancla, áncora
    spare anchor for use in emergency
  4. noun
    a strong odor or taste property
    synonyms: acrimonia, mordacidad, picante
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    type of:
    picante
    the property of being seasoned with spice and so highly flavored
  5. noun
    the attribute of urgency in tone of voice
  6. noun
    the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
    synonyms: mano
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    types:
    puño
    a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting)
    derecha, mano derecha, mano diestra
    the hand that is on the right side of the body
    izquierda, mano izquierda, mano siniestra
    the hand that is on the left side of the body
    type of:
    extremidad
    that part of a limb that is farthest from the torso
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