canna

Definitions of canna
  1. noun
    any plant of the genus Canna having large sheathing leaves and clusters of large showy flowers
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    type of:
    erba
    a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests
  2. noun
    a long thin implement made of metal or wood
    synonyms: asticciola, asticella, bacchetta, bastoncino, cannello, legnetto, stanghetta, stecca, stecco, stelo
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    biella
    a rod that transmits motion (especially one that connects a rotating wheel to a reciprocating shaft)
    canna da pesca
    a rod of wood or steel or fiberglass that is used in fishing to extend the fishing line
    asta, asticella, palo, stanga
    a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
    albero, albero di trasmissione
    a revolving rod that transmits power or motion
    asse
    a shaft on which a wheel rotates
    giraffa, tangone
    a pole carrying an overhead microphone projected over a film or tv set
    asticciola, asticella, bacchetta, bastoncino, legnetto, stanghetta, stecca, stecco
    a pole with metal points used as an aid in skiing
    antenna
    a stout rounded pole of wood or metal used to support rigging
    fuso, mandrino
    any of various rotating shafts that serve as axes for larger rotating parts
    type of:
    arnese, attrezzo, strumento, utensile
    instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end
  3. noun
    measuring instrument having a sequence of marks at regular intervals; used as a reference in making measurements
    synonyms: misurino
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    regolo
    measuring stick consisting of a strip of wood or metal or plastic with a straight edge that is used for drawing straight lines and measuring lengths
    type of:
    strumento di misura
    instrument that shows the extent or amount or quantity or degree of something
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