mordaza

Definitions of mordaza
  1. noun
    a device (generally used by carpenters) that holds things firmly together
    synonyms: abrazadera, anclaje, barrilete, brida, cepo, cárcel, gafa, gatillo, gato, grapa, laña, manija, traba
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    types:
    grapa
    a clamp for holding pieces of wood together while they are glued
  2. noun
    restraint put into a person's mouth to prevent speaking or shouting
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    type of:
    freno, limitación, restricción
    a device that retards something's motion
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