gioco

Definitions of gioco
  1. noun
    an amusement or pastime
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    sciarada
    player acts out a phrase for others to guess
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    attività ricreativa, diversivo, divertimento, passatempo, piacere, ricreazione, sollazzo, svago, trastullo
    an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
  2. noun
    gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement
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    amoreggiamento, civetteria
    playful behavior intended to arouse sexual interest
    canzonatura, motteggio, presa di giro, presa in giro, sfottò
    playful vexation
    buffonata, buffoneria, monelleria, pagliacciata, scherzo
    acting like a clown or buffoon
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    attività ricreativa, diversivo, divertimento, passatempo, piacere, ricreazione, sollazzo, svago, trastullo
    an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
  3. noun
    an artifact designed to be played with
    synonyms: balocco, giocattolo, trastullo
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    palla
    a spherical object used as a plaything
    palloncino
    small thin inflatable rubber bag with narrow neck
    caleidoscopio
    an optical toy in a tube; it produces symmetrical patterns as bits of colored glass are reflected by mirrors
    aquilone
    plaything consisting of a light frame covered with tissue paper; flown in wind at end of a string
    altalena
    mechanical device used as a plaything to support someone swinging back and forth
    trottola
    a conical child's plaything tapering to a steel point on which it can be made to spin
    burattino, fantoccio, marionetta, pupazzo
    a doll with a hollow head of a person or animal and a cloth body; intended to fit over the hand and be manipulated with the fingers
    trapezio
    a swing used by circus acrobats
  4. noun
    the removal of constraints
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    libertà
    the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
  5. noun
    a state in which action is feasible
  6. noun
    a preset plan of action in team sports
    synonyms: schema di gioco, sistema
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    carica
    (American football) grasping an opposing player with the intention of stopping by throwing to the ground
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    piano d'azione
    a plan for actively doing something
  7. noun
    the act of giving a false appearance
    synonyms: finta, finzione, messinscena, scena, simulazione
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    ricercatezza
    a deliberate pretense or exaggerated display
    mascherata
    making a false outward show
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    baratto, cabala, circonvenzione, giochetto, imbrogliata, imbroglio, inganno, intrigo, lavorio, magagna, maneggio, mena, pania, pastetta, raggiro, rete, sonata, truffa, turlupinatura
    the act of deceiving
  8. noun
    movement or space for movement
  9. noun
    a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill
    synonyms: evoluzione
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    coronamento
    (American football) a successful forward pass in football
    colpo
    (sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
    intromissione
    the act of obstructing or deflecting someone's movements
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    cammino, moto, movimento, spostamento
    the act of changing location from one place to another
  10. noun
    activities that are enjoyable or amusing
    synonyms: burla, celia, pacchia, ruzzo, scherzo
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    attività ricreativa, diversivo, divertimento, passatempo, piacere, ricreazione, sollazzo, svago, trastullo
    an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
  11. noun
    a prank or trick played on a person (especially one intended to make the victim appear foolish)
    synonyms: burla, celia, scherzo
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    birichinata, buffonata, monelleria, scherzo, tiro birbone
    a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement
  12. noun
    activity characterized by good humor
    synonyms: buffonata, burla, canzonatura, celia, lazzo, motteggio, scherzo
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    attività ricreativa, diversivo, divertimento, passatempo, piacere, ricreazione, sollazzo, svago, trastullo
    an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
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