retal

Definitions of retal
  1. noun
    something unusual -- perhaps worthy of collecting
    synonyms: cosa rara, curiosidad, manía, peculiaridad, rareza, singularidad
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    types:
    baratijas, chisme, chuchería, estantería, trasto
    miscellaneous curios
    joya, objeto de valor
    the outstanding item (the prize piece or main exhibit) in a collection
    type of:
    cosa, objeto, objeto físico, objeto inanimado
    a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
  2. noun
    a piece of cloth that is left over after the rest has been used or sold
    synonyms: desecho, resto, retazo, saldo
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    types:
    cabo
    the frayed end of a length of cloth or rope
    type of:
    estraza, paño, sabanilla
    a separate part consisting of fabric
  3. noun
    a small piece of anything (especially a piece that has been snipped off)
    synonyms: recorte, retazo
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    type of:
    pedazo, trozo
    a separate part of a whole
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