bastonata

Definitions of bastonata
  1. noun
    an unpleasant or disappointing surprise
    synonyms: botta, rimescolio, scandalo, stangata, zampata
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    type of:
    improvvisata, improvvisazione, sorpresa
    a sudden unexpected event
  2. noun
    an impact (as from a collision)
    synonyms: zampata
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    types:
    schiacciata
    a vigorous blow
    martellamento
    repeated heavy blows
    type of:
    collisione, impatto, scontro, urto
    the striking of one body against another
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