gabbia

Definitions of gabbia
  1. noun
    an enclosure made or wire or metal bars in which birds or animals can be kept
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    types:
    stia
    a cage (usually made of wood and wire mesh) for small animals
    conigliera
    a hutch for rabbits
    type of:
    recinto, recinzione
    a structure consisting of an area that has been enclosed for some purpose
  2. noun
    a sail (or either of a pair of sails) immediately above the lowermost sail of a mast and supported by a topmast
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    types:
    parrocchetto
    the topsail on a foremast
    type of:
    vela
    a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel
  3. noun
    an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial
    synonyms: gabbia degli imputati
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    type of:
    recinto, recinzione
    a structure consisting of an area that has been enclosed for some purpose
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