barra

Definitions of barra
  1. noun
    steering mechanism for a vessel; a mechanical device by which a vessel is steered
    synonyms: governale, timone
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    type of:
    guida
    a mechanism by which something is steered (especially a motor vehicle)
  2. noun
    lever used to turn the rudder on a boat
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    type of:
    leva
    a rigid bar pivoted about a fulcrum
  3. noun
    metal that is cast in the shape of a block for convenient handling
    synonyms: lingotto
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    type of:
    blocco
    a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
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