contrafforte

Definitions of contrafforte
  1. noun
    a railway line connected to a trunk line
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    type of:
    ferrovia, linea ferroviaria, strada ferrata
    the road consisting of railroad track and roadbed
  2. noun
    a support usually of stone or brick; supports the wall of a building
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    appoggio, sostegno, supporto
    supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation
  3. noun
    a sharp prod fixed to a rider's heel and used to urge a horse onward
    synonyms: sperone, sprone
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    type of:
    pungolo, stimolo
    a pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion
  4. noun
    tubular extension at the base of the corolla in some flowers
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