capestro

Definitions of capestro
  1. noun
    a strong line
    synonyms: cordone
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    types:
    drizza, ritenuta, sagola
    a rope for raising or lowering a sail or flag
    canapo, gomena
    large heavy rope for nautical use
    funambolo
    tightly stretched rope or wire on which acrobats perform high above the ground
  2. noun
    rope or canvas headgear for a horse, with a rope for leading
    synonyms: cavezza
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