gancio — meaning in English
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English meaning
- clasp noun A fastener with interlocking parts used to hold something closed, like a necklace or bag.
- fluke noun A lucky, accidental success unlikely to happen again.
- hitch noun A small problem, delay, or snag.
- hook noun A curved piece of metal or other material used to catch, hold, or hang something.
Senses
gancio is used for these senses in English:
- clasp (countable) A device with interlocking parts used for fastening things together, such as a fastener or a holder.
- fluke (nautical) Any of the triangular blades at the end of an anchor, designed to catch the ground.
- hitch A fastener or connection point, as for a trailer.
- hook A rod bent into a curved shape, typically with one end free and the other end secured to a rope or other attachment.
- hook shot (basketball) A shot in which the offensive player gently throws the ball with a sweeping motion of his arm in an upward arc with a follow-through which ends over his head.
clasp — full definition
- noun A fastener with interlocking parts used to hold something closed, like a necklace or bag.
- verb To hold something tightly, often by wrapping fingers or arms around it.
fluke — full definition
- noun A lucky, accidental success unlikely to happen again.
- noun A parasitic flatworm.