punta

Definitions of punta
  1. noun
    sharp end
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    types:
    cuspide
    point formed by two intersecting arcs (as from the intrados of a Gothic arch)
    marra
    a barb on a harpoon or arrow
    type of:
    estremità
    either extremity of something that has length
  2. noun
    a sharp stab of pain
    synonyms: fitta, puntura, stilettata, trafitta, trafittura
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    type of:
    dolore, dolore fisico, male, pena, sofferenza
    a somatic sensation of acute discomfort
  3. noun
    a sharp spasm of pain
    synonyms: crampo, fitta, puntura, spasimo, spasmo, stilettata, trafitta, trafittura
  4. noun
    a sharp spasm of pain in the side resulting from running
    synonyms: fitta, puntura, stilettata, trafitta, trafittura
  5. noun
    the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
    synonyms: acme, apice, cima, culmine, fiore, massimo, ottimo, parossismo, picco, pieno, sommo, statura, superlativo, top, vertice, vetta
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    type of:
    fase, grado, punto, stadio
    a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process
  6. noun
    the person who plays the position of forward in certain games, such as basketball, soccer, or hockey
    synonyms: attaccante, bomber, cannoniere, capocannoniere, centravanti, goleador
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    type of:
    cestista
    an athlete who plays basketball
  7. noun
    a slight but appreciable amount
    synonyms: pizzico, presa
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