tira

Definitions of tira
  1. noun
    an adornment consisting of a strip of a contrasting color or material
    synonyms: faja
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    types:
    anilla, anillo, vitola
    a narrow paper band around a cigar
    cintillo
    a band around the crown of a hat just above the brim
    type of:
    adorno, ornamento
    a decoration of color or interest that is added to relieve plainness
  2. noun
    a small sheet of paper
    synonyms: cartela, papeleta, papelito, planilla
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    type of:
    cuartilla, hoja, hoja de papel, pliego
    paper used for writing or printing
  3. noun
    artifact consisting of a narrow flat piece of material
    synonyms: banda
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    faja
    a thin flat strip of flexible material that is worn around the body or one of the limbs (especially to decorate the body)
    corro
    a strip of material attached to the leg of a bird to identify it (as in studies of bird migration)
    grapa
    a strip of metal with ends bent at right angles; used to hold masonry together
    interlínea, regleta
    thin strip of metal used to separate lines of type in printing
    parteluz
    a nonstructural vertical strip between the casements or panes of a window (or the panels of a screen)
    cinta para máquina de escribir
    a long strip of inked material for making characters on paper with a typewriter
    cinta
    a long thin piece of cloth or paper as used for binding or fastening
    burlete
    a narrow strip of material to cover the joint of a door or window to exclude the cold
    cinta adhesiva
    tape coated with adhesive
    brazal
    a band worn around the upper arm
    brazalete
    a band worn around the arm for decoration
    tirilla
    a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
    collar
    a band of leather or rope that is placed around an animal's neck as a harness or to identify it
    cenojil, liga
    a band (usually elastic) worn around the leg to hold up a stocking (or around the arm to hold up a sleeve)
    ceñidor, cinto, cinturón, pretina
    a band of material around the waist that strengthens a skirt or trousers
    aro
    a rigid circular band of metal or wood or other material used for holding or fastening or hanging or pulling
    goma, goma elástica, gomita
    a narrow band of elastic rubber used to hold things (such as papers) together
    bandolera, correa
    a band that goes over the shoulder and supports a garment or bag
    tafilete
    a band of fabric or leather sewn inside the crown of a hat
    banda
    a band of material tied around the forehead or wrist to absorb sweat
    correa de reloj
    a band of cloth or leather or metal links attached to a wristwatch and wrapped around the wrist
    cincha
    a narrow closely woven tape; used in upholstery or for seat belts
    brazal de luto
    a black band worn by a man (on the arm or hat) as a sign of mourning
    puño
    band consisting of a part of a sleeve that covers the wrist
    brazalete, muñequera, pulsera
    a band or bracelet worn around the wrist
    type of:
    artefacto
    a man-made object taken as a whole
  4. noun
    a sequence of drawings telling a story in a newspaper or comic book
    synonyms: comic, historieta
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    type of:
    humor gráfico
    a humorous or satirical drawing published in a newspaper or magazine
  5. noun
    any long object resembling a thin line
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    type of:
    cosa, objeto, objeto físico, objeto inanimado
    a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
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