puntal — meaning in English
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English meaning
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derrick
noun A tall framework used to lift and move heavy objects, or to support drilling equipment.
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mainstay
noun A chief support.
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strut
verb To walk in a proud, stiff, confident way, often with the head held high.
Senses
puntal is used for these senses in English:
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derrick
A device that is used for lifting and moving large objects.
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mainstay
A chief support.
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strut
(chiefly, construction) A beam or rod providing support.
mainstay — full definition
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noun A chief support.
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noun Someone or something that can be depended on to make a regular contribution.
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noun A stabilising rope from high on the mainmast to the base of the foremast.
