quadro

Definitions of quadro
  1. noun
    graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface
    synonyms: dipinto
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    scarabocchio
    an unskillful painting
    paesaggio, veduta
    painting depicting an expanse of natural scenery
    marina
    a painting of the sea (as distinguished from a landscape)
    guazzo
    a watercolor executed with opaque watercolors mixed with gum
  2. noun
    something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)
    synonyms: spettacolo
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    mirino, paesaggio, panorama, prospettiva, punteria, scena, spettacolo, veduta, vista
    anything that is seen
  3. noun
    something intended as a guide for making something else
    synonyms: abbozzo, accademia, bozza, bozzetto, canovaccio, disegno, intreccio, modello, rudimento, schema, schematizzazione, sommario, traccia, tracciato, trama
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    disegno, piano, progetto, programma, proponimento, proposito, proposta
    a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
  4. noun
    a set of data arranged in rows and columns
    synonyms: prospetto, specchietto, specchio, tabella
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    indice
    a list of divisions (chapters or articles) and the pages on which they start
    almanacco, calendario, lunario
    a tabular array of the days (usually for one year)
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    array
    an orderly arrangement
  5. noun
    electrical device consisting of a flat insulated surface that contains switches and dials and meters for controlling other electrical devices
    synonyms: bottoniera, pannello, quadro di comando
  6. noun
    a subdivision of an act of a play
    synonyms: scena
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