tablero

Definitions of tablero
  1. noun
    sheet of slate; for writing with chalk
    synonyms: encerado, pizarra
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    type of:
    lámina
    a flat artifact that is thin relative to its length and width
  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, paño, tabla
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    salpicadero
    instrument panel on an automobile or airplane containing dials and controls
    type of:
    aparato eléctrico
    a device that produces or is powered by electricity
  3. noun
    a flat piece of material designed for a special purpose
    synonyms: tabla
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    deslizador, esquí acuático
    a board that is pulled by a speedboat as a person stands on it and skims over the top of the water
    tabla
    a wooden or plastic board on which dough is kneaded or bread is sliced
    cartelera, tablón de anuncios
    a board that hangs on a wall; displays announcements
    tabla de picar, tajo
    a wooden board where meats or vegetables can be cut
    escurridero
    a board beside a kitchen sink and inclined to drain into the sink
    tabla del suelo
    a board in the floor
    tabla de planchar
    narrow padded board on collapsible supports; used for ironing clothes
    paleta
    board that provides a flat surface on which artists mix paints and the range of colors used
    monopatín, patín
    a board with wheels that is ridden in a standing or crouching position and propelled by foot
    plataforma, rampa, salto, trampolín
    a flexible board for jumping upward
    deslizador, tabla de surf
    a narrow buoyant board for riding surf
    palanca, trampolín
    a springboard from which swimmers can dive
    cartón yeso
    wallboard with a gypsum plaster core bonded to layers of paper or fiberboard; used instead of plaster or wallboard to make interior walls
    type of:
    lámina
    a flat artifact that is thin relative to its length and width
  4. noun
    block consisting of a thick piece of something
    synonyms: laja, losa, lápida, mesa de autopsias, plancha, tabla, tajada, trozo
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    ábaco
    a tablet placed horizontally on top of the capital of a column as an aid in supporting the architrave
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    bloque
    a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
  5. noun
    a stout length of sawn timber; made in a wide variety of sizes and used for many purposes
    synonyms: tabla, tablón
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    aglomerado, cartón-madera, contrachapado, madera aglomerada
    a cheap hard material made from wood chips that are pressed together and bound with synthetic resin
    borda, regala
    wale at the top of the side of boat; topmost planking of a wooden vessel
    type of:
    madera
    the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material
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