lazo

Definitions of lazo
  1. noun
    a connection that fastens things together
    synonyms: ligadura
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    types:
    ligamento
    any connection or unifying bond
    type of:
    conector, conexión, enlace, racor, relación
    an instrumentality that connects
  2. noun
    any of various fastenings formed by looping and tying a rope (or cord) upon itself or to another rope or to another object
    synonyms: nudo
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    types:
    ballestrinque
    a knot used to fasten a line temporarily to a post or spar
    nudo corredizo
    a knot at the end of a cord or rope that can slip along the cord or rope around which it is made
    bolina
    a loop knot that neither slips nor jams
    type of:
    cierre, ligadura, sujeción
    restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place
  3. noun
    a long noosed rope used to catch animals
    synonyms: mangana, pial
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    type of:
    fique, maroma, soga, tiro
    a strong line
  4. noun
    a fastener that serves to join or connect
    synonyms: enlace, ligadura, ligazón, nexo, nudo, traba, trabazón, vínculo
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    type of:
    cierre, ligadura, sujeción
    restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place
  5. noun
    a loop formed in a cord or rope by means of a slipknot; it binds tighter as the cord or rope is pulled
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    type of:
    vuelta
    anything with a round or oval shape (formed by a curve that is closed and does not intersect itself)
  6. noun
    a trap for birds or small mammals; often has a slip noose
    synonyms: cerda, ginebra
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