manta

Definitions of manta
  1. noun
    the activity of keeping something secret
    synonyms: alcahuetería, encubrimiento, leña, ocultación, paliza, soba, sotana, tollina, traspuesta, zurra
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    types:
    abrigo, cobertura, cubierto, desvanecimiento, envoltura
    the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it
    embuchado, encubrimiento
    concealment that attempts to prevent something scandalous from becoming public
    cautela, sigilo
    avoiding detection by moving carefully
    type of:
    actividad
    any specific behavior
  2. noun
    extremely large pelagic tropical ray that feeds on plankton and small fishes; usually harmless but its size make it dangerous if harpooned
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    type of:
    ráyido
    cartilaginous fishes having horizontally flattened bodies and enlarged winglike pectoral fins with gills on the underside; most swim by moving the pectoral fins
  3. noun
    bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
    synonyms: frazada
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    type of:
    ropa de cama
    coverings that are used on a bed
  4. noun
    a lazy person
    synonyms: badana, flojo, perezoso
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    type of:
    gandul, holgazán, vago
    person who does no work
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