calcina

Definitions of calcina
  1. noun
    a muzzle-loading high-angle gun with a short barrel that fires shells at high elevations for a short range
    synonyms: bombarda
  2. noun
    a bowl-shaped vessel in which substances can be ground and mixed with a pestle
    synonyms: bombarda, mortaio
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    type of:
    recipiente
    an object used as a container (especially for liquids)
  3. noun
    used as a bond in masonry or for covering a wall
    synonyms: bombarda, malta
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    type of:
    laterizio, materiale da costruzione
    material used for constructing buildings
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