scarpa

Definitions of scarpa
  1. noun
    footwear shaped to fit the foot (below the ankle) with a flexible upper of leather or plastic and a sole and heel of heavier material
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    aletta, pinna
    a shoe for swimming; the paddle-like front is an aid in swimming (especially underwater)
    ghetta, uosa
    a shoe covering the ankle with elastic gores in the sides
    fannullone, mangiapane a ufo
    a low leather step-in shoe; the top resembles a moccasin but it has a broad flat heel
    mocassino
    soft leather shoe; originally worn by Native Americans
    type of:
    calzatura
    covering for a person's feet
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