llave

Definitions of llave
  1. noun
    a regulator for controlling the flow of a liquid from a reservoir
    synonyms: espita, grifo
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    types:
    llave de paso
    faucet consisting of a rotating device for regulating flow of a liquid
    boca de riego, espita, grifo
    a faucet for drawing water from a pipe or cask
    type of:
    regulador
    any of various controls or devices for regulating or controlling fluid flow, pressure, temperature, etc.
  2. noun
    metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
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    llave de contacto
    a key that operates the ignition switch of an automotive engine
    llavín, picaporte
    key for raising or drawing back a latch or opening an outside door
    llave maestra
    key that secures entrance everywhere
    type of:
    aparato, dispositivo, mecanismo
    an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
  3. noun
    a hand tool that is used to hold or twist a nut or bolt
    synonyms: llave de tuerca
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    types:
    llave inglesa
    adjustable wrench that has one fixed and one adjustable jaw
  4. noun
    either of two punctuation marks ({ or }) used to enclose textual material
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    type of:
    signo de puntuación
    the marks used to clarify meaning by indicating separation of words into sentences and clauses and phrases
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