zoccolo

Definitions of zoccolo
  1. noun
    the foot of an ungulate mammal
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    type of:
    piede, zampa
    the pedal extremity of vertebrates other than human beings
  2. noun
    footwear usually with wooden soles
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    type of:
    calzatura
    covering for a person's feet
  3. noun
    a crude uncouth ill-bred person lacking culture or refinement
    synonyms: becero, bifolco, biolco, buzzurro, cafone, marrano, troglodita, villano, villanzone, zappaterra, zotico
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    type of:
    aborto
    a person who is not pleasant or agreeable
  4. noun
    a molding covering the joint formed by a wall and the floor
    synonyms: battiscopa
  5. noun
    an architectural support or base (as for a column or statue)
    synonyms: base, plinto
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    type of:
    appoggio, sostegno, supporto
    supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation
  6. noun
    the relatively shallow (up to 200 meters) seabed surrounding a continent
    synonyms: piattaforma, piattaforma continentale
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    type of:
    fondale
    the bottom of a sea or ocean
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