tirador

Definitions of tirador
  1. noun
    a plaything consisting of a Y-shaped stick with elastic between the arms; used to propel small stones
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    type of:
    juguete
    an artifact designed to be played with
  2. noun
    a knob used to release the catch when opening a door (often called `doorhandle' in Great Britain)
    synonyms: botón, perilla, pomo
  3. noun
    the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it
    synonyms: agarradera, agarradero, asa, asidero, asimiento, cogedero, empuñadura, mango, tomadero
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    palo de escoba
    the handle of a broom
    asta
    the handle of a weapon or tool
    cruz, empuñadura, puño
    the handle of a sword or dagger
    pomo
    handgrip formed by the raised front part of a saddle
    botón, perilla, pomo
    a knob used to release the catch when opening a door (often called `doorhandle' in Great Britain)
  4. noun
    someone skilled in shooting
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    types:
    francotirador, paco
    a marksman who shoots at people from a concealed place
    type of:
    pistolero
    a person who shoots (usually with respect to their ability to shoot)
  5. noun
    a person who shoots (usually with respect to their ability to shoot)
    synonyms: pistolero
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    types:
    francotirador, paco
    a marksman who shoots at people from a concealed place
    type of:
    experto
    a person with special knowledge or ability who performs skillfully
  6. noun
    someone who projects something (especially by a rapid motion of the arm)
    synonyms: lanzador
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    types:
    lanzador
    (baseball) the person who does the pitching
    type of:
    alma, humano, individuo, mortal, persona, ser humano
    a human being
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