repisa

Definitions of repisa
  1. noun
    structural member consisting of a continuous horizontal timber forming the lowest member of a framework or supporting structure
    synonyms: antepecho
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    types:
    peldaño, umbral
    the sill of a door; a horizontal piece of wood or stone that forms the bottom of a doorway and offers support when passing through a doorway
    alféizar
    the sill of a window; the horizontal member at the bottom of the window frame
  2. noun
    a projecting ridge on a mountain or submerged under water
    synonyms: alféizar, antepecho, borde, cantil, reborde, resalte, resalto, saledizo, saliente
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