corpo

Definitions of corpo
  1. noun
    an individual 3-dimensional object that has mass and that is distinguishable from other objects
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    cromosoma
    a threadlike strand of DNA in the cell nucleus that carries the genes in a linear order
    inclusione
    any small intracellular body found within another (characteristic of certain diseases)
    aggregato, massa
    a body of matter without definite shape
    ione
    a particle that is electrically charged (positive or negative); an atom or molecule or group that has lost or gained one or more electrons
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    oggetto naturale
    an object occurring naturally; not made by man
  2. noun
    the center of an object
    synonyms: anima, nocciolo, nucleo, torsolo
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    pannocchia, resta, spiga
    the hard cylindrical core that bears the kernels of an ear of corn
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    centro
    a point equidistant from the ends of a line or the extremities of a figure
  3. noun
    the entire structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
    synonyms: organismo
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    carne, corporatura, fisico, personale, sagoma
    alternative names for the body of a human being
    persona
    a human body (usually including the clothing)
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    oggetto naturale
    an object occurring naturally; not made by man
  4. noun
    a natural object consisting of a dead animal or person
    synonyms: cadavere, spoglia
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    carogna
    the dead and rotting body of an animal; unfit for human food
    piattello, salma
    the dead body of a human being
    mummia
    a body embalmed and dried and wrapped for burial (as in ancient Egypt)
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    oggetto naturale
    an object occurring naturally; not made by man
  5. noun
    a group of persons associated by some common tie or occupation and regarded as an entity
    synonyms: gruppo, persona, persona giuridica
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    Gibilterra
    location of a colony of the United Kingdom on a limestone promontory at the southern tip of Spain; strategically important because it can control the entrance of ships into the Mediterranean; one of the Pillars of Hercules
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    pubblico, sala
    a body of people sharing some common interest
    amministrazione
    the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something
    corrente, movimento, scuola
    a body of creative artists or writers or thinkers linked by a similar style or by similar teachers
    facoltà, istituto universitario, organico
    the body of teachers and administrators at a school
    colonia
    a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
    direttivo, direzione
    the body of people who lead a group
    occupazione
    a body of people doing the same kind of work
    fronda, opposizione
    a body of people united in opposing something
    ispettorato
    a body of inspectors
    giuria
    a body of citizens sworn to give a true verdict according to the evidence presented in a court of law
    panel
    a group of people gathered for a special purpose as to plan or discuss an issue or judge a contest etc
    associazione, categoria, classe, corporazione, ordine
    the body of people in a learned occupation
    esecutivo
    persons who administer the law
    ambasciata, diplomazia
    the body of diplomatic personnel
    direzione, dirigenza, management
    those in charge of running a business
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    comunità, gruppo sociale, società
    people sharing some social relation
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