fuoco

Definitions of fuoco
  1. noun
    the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
    synonyms: fiamma
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    incendio, rogo
    a strong flame that burns brightly
    accensione
    the process of initiating combustion or catching fire
    autocombustione
    ignition of a substance (as oily rags) resulting from an internal oxidation process
    type of:
    combustione
    a process in which a substance reacts with oxygen to give heat and light
  2. noun
    feelings of great warmth and intensity
    synonyms: ardore, fervore, foga
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    alacrità, ardore, buona volontà, prontezza, solerzia, sollecitudine, zelo
    excessive fervor to do something or accomplish some end
    type of:
    passione, trasporto
    a strong feeling or emotion
  3. noun
    a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon
    synonyms: botta, briscola, bussa, cazzotto, pugno, sparo, zampata
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    ceffone, manata, manrovescio, pacca, sberla, sberlone, scapaccione, scappellotto, schiaffo, scoppola, sganassone, stramusone
    the act of smacking something; a blow delivered with an open hand
    atterramento
    a blow that knocks the opponent off his feet
    sferza, staffilata
    a quick blow delivered with a whip or whiplike object
    colpo, leccata, perforazione
    (boxing) a blow with the fist
    calcio, pedata
    the act of delivering a blow with the foot
    stoccata, trafittura
    a strong blow with a knife or other sharp pointed instrument
    uppercut
    a swinging blow directed upward (especially at an opponent's chin)
    martellamento, martellio
    the act of pounding (delivering repeated heavy blows)
    parata
    a return punch (especially by a boxer)
    ditata
    a quick short straight punch
    type of:
    mossa, movimento
    a single complete movement
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