palla al piede

Definitions of palla al piede
  1. noun
    any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome
    synonyms: impaccio, impiccio
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    barriera, impedimento, incaglio, inciampo, ostacolo, ostruzione, sbarramento, scoglio
    any structure that makes progress difficult
  2. noun
    a (large) military dining room where service personnel eat or relax
    synonyms: garbuglio, impaccio, impiccio, mensa, refettorio
  3. noun
    a meal eaten in a mess hall by service personnel
    synonyms: garbuglio, impaccio, impiccio
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    mangiata, pappatoria, pasto, scorpacciata, spanciata, vitto
    the food served and eaten at one time
  4. noun
    soft semiliquid food
    synonyms: garbuglio, impaccio, impiccio
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    type of:
    alimento, cibo, linfa, nutrimento, nutrizione, sostanza
    a source of materials to nourish the body
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