riparo

Definitions of riparo
  1. noun
    something or someone turned to for assistance or security
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    type of:
    risorsa
    a source of aid or support that may be drawn upon when needed
  2. noun
    any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
    synonyms: provvedimento, rimedio
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    type of:
    manovra
    a move made to gain a tactical end
  3. noun
    act of correcting an error or a fault or an evil
    synonyms: provvedimento, rimedio
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    type of:
    aggiustamento, correzione, errata corrige, rettifica
    the act of offering an improvement to replace a mistake; setting right
  4. noun
    a shelter from danger or hardship
    synonyms: albergo, asilo, nicchia, porto, protezione, ricetto, ricorso, ricovero, rifugio, santuario
  5. noun
    a safe place
    synonyms: albergo, asilo, nicchia, porto, protezione, ricetto, ricorso, ricovero, rifugio
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    type of:
    comprensorio, plaga
    a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
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