paño

Definitions of paño
  1. noun
    the act of rubbing or wiping
    synonyms: fregado, fricción, friega, lavado, limpión, pasada, pasado, trapo
  2. noun
    electrical device consisting of a flat insulated surface that contains switches and dials and meters for controlling other electrical devices
    synonyms: chapa, cuadro de mandos, tabla, tablero
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    salpicadero
    instrument panel on an automobile or airplane containing dials and controls
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    aparato eléctrico
    a device that produces or is powered by electricity
  3. noun
    a separate part consisting of fabric
    synonyms: estraza, sabanilla
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    albero, bayeta, estropajo, fregador, paño de cocina, pellingajo, trapo
    a cloth for washing dishes
    guardapolvo
    a large piece of cloth used to cover furniture that is not in use for a long period
    desecho, resto, retal, retazo, saldo
    a piece of cloth that is left over after the rest has been used or sold
    tela impermeable
    a waterproofed piece of cloth spread on the ground (as under a tent) to protect from moisture
    cuadrado, escudete
    a piece of material used to strengthen or enlarge a garment
    fori, lienzo, moquero, pañuelo, safo, sazo
    a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
    forro
    a piece of cloth that is used as the inside surface of a garment
    andrajo, arambel, arrapiezo, colgajo, desgarrón, gualdrapa, guiñapo, harapo, jirón, pingajo, pingo, repelo, zarria
    a small piece of cloth or paper
    lona
    a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel
    toalla
    a rectangular piece of absorbent cloth (or paper) for drying or wiping
    cabo
    the frayed end of a length of cloth or rope
    trinquete
    the lowest sail on the foremast of a square-rigged vessel
    borda
    the lowermost sail on the mainmast
    la familia real
    a sail set next above the topgallant on a royal mast
    juanete
    a sail set on a yard of a topgallant mast
    escandalosa, gavia
    a sail (or either of a pair of sails) immediately above the lowermost sail of a mast and supported by a topmast
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    tejido, tela
    artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
    pedazo, trozo
    a separate part of a whole
  4. noun
    a stage area out of sight of the audience
    synonyms: bastidores, camerinos, lateral, remo, vuelo
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    escenario
    a large platform on which people can stand and can be seen by an audience
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