pluma

Definitions of pluma
  1. noun
    turning an oar parallel to the water between pulls
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    type of:
    rotación
    the act of rotating as if on an axis
  2. noun
    the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds
    synonyms: plumaje
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    types:
    marabú
    the downy feathers of marabou storks are used for trimming garments
    rastrillo
    long slender feather on the necks of e.g. turkeys and pheasants
    remera, remero
    any of the larger wing or tail feathers of a bird
  3. noun
    a pen that is supplied with ink from a reservoir in its barrel
    synonyms: estilográfica, estilográfico, pluma estilográfica
  4. noun
    pen made from a bird's feather
    synonyms: cañón
  5. noun
    badminton equipment consisting of a ball of cork or rubber with a crown of feathers
    synonyms: rehilete, volante, zoquetillo
  6. noun
    beautiful handwriting
    synonyms: caligrafía
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    type of:
    escritura, letra
    something written by hand
  7. noun
    offensive term for an openly homosexual man
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