púa

Definitions of púa
  1. noun
    a stylus that formerly made sound by following a groove in a phonograph record
  2. noun
    a small thin device (of metal or plastic or ivory) used to pluck a stringed instrument
    synonyms: plectro
    see moresee less
    type of:
    aparato, dispositivo, mecanismo
    an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
  3. noun
    a pointed projection
    synonyms: diente, gajo, punta
    see moresee less
    types:
    candil, punta
    prong on a fork or pitchfork or antler
    type of:
    salida
    any structure that branches out from a central support
  4. noun
    prong on a fork or pitchfork or antler
    synonyms: candil, punta
    see moresee less
    type of:
    diente, gajo, punta
    a pointed projection
Cite this entry
Style:
MLA
  • MLA
  • APA
  • Chicago

Copy citation
DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘púa'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback
Word Family