grapa

Definitions of grapa
  1. noun
    a device (generally used by carpenters) that holds things firmly together
    synonyms: abrazadera, anclaje, barrilete, brida, cepo, cárcel, gafa, gatillo, gato, laña, manija, mordaza, traba
  2. noun
    a strip of metal with ends bent at right angles; used to hold masonry together
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    type of:
    banda, tira
    artifact consisting of a narrow flat piece of material
  3. noun
    a clamp for holding pieces of wood together while they are glued
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    type of:
    abrazadera, anclaje, barrilete, brida, cepo, cárcel, gafa, gatillo, gato, laña, manija, mordaza, traba
    a device (generally used by carpenters) that holds things firmly together
  4. noun
    a fastener for holding a sheet of paper in place
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    types:
    corchete
    paper fastener consisting of a short length of U-shaped wire that can fasten papers together
    chinche, chincheta
    a tack for attaching papers to a bulletin board or drawing board
    type of:
    cierre, ligadura, sujeción
    restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place
  5. noun
    a short U-shaped wire nail for securing cables
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    type of:
    clavo
    a thin pointed piece of metal that is hammered into materials as a fastener
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