rosca

Definitions of rosca
  1. noun
    a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops
    synonyms: espira, voluta
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    types:
    madeja
    a coil of rope or wool or yarn
    bandada, madeja
    coils of worsted yarn
    type of:
    construcción, estructura
    a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
  2. noun
    a fine cord of twisted fibers (of cotton or silk or wool or nylon etc.) used in sewing and weaving
    synonyms: filete, hebra, hilado, hilo
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    types:
    espumillón, oropel
    a thread with glittering metal foil attached
    fundamento, trama
    the yarn woven across the warp yarn in weaving
    estambre
    a tightly twisted woolen yarn spun from long-staple wool
    type of:
    cabo, cabuya, cuerda
    a line made of twisted fibers or threads
  3. noun
    a fastener with a tapered threaded shank and a slotted head
    synonyms: tornillo
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    types:
    perno
    a screw that screws into a nut to form a fastener
    empulgueras
    screw designed to be turned with the thumb and fingers
    perno pinzote, perno real
    bolt that provides a steering joint in a motor vehicle
    type of:
    cierre, ligadura, sujeción
    restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place
  4. noun
    a toroidal shape
    synonyms: anillo, cerco, corona, rosquilla
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