zalagarda

Definitions of zalagarda
  1. noun
    a deceptive maneuver (especially to avoid capture)
    synonyms: alicantina, ardid, artificio, artimaña, astucia, carambola, celada, chanada, maraña, martingala, regate, socaliña, sutileza, trepa, treta, zancadilla
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    type of:
    maniobra
    a move made to gain a tactical end
  2. noun
    disturbance usually in protest
    synonyms: agitación, algarabía, barbulla, batahola, greguería, griterío, tormenta, vocería, zambeque, zaragata
  3. noun
    a minor short-term fight
    synonyms: encuentro, escaramuza, refriega, tiroteo, trifulca
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    types:
    contratiempo, incidente
    an awkward clash
    type of:
    combate, pelea
    the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
  4. noun
    the act of concealing yourself and lying in wait to attack by surprise
    synonyms: acechadera, acecho, celada, emboscada, trampa
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    type of:
    rebato, sorpresa
    an attack without warning
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