hojalata

Definitions of hojalata
  1. noun
    usually galvanized sheet iron or sheet steel shaped into straight parallel ridges and hollows
    synonyms: chapa
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    type of:
    chapa de metal
    sheet of metal formed into a thin plate
  2. noun
    a thin sheet of metal (iron or steel) coated with tin to prevent rusting; used especially for cans, pots, and tins
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    type of:
    chapa de metal
    sheet of metal formed into a thin plate
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