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abertura — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • anthesis noun The event of a flower opening.
  • aperture noun A small opening, gap, or hole, especially one that lets light or something else pass through.
  • opening noun A gap or hole that allows passage or access.
  • overture noun A first approach or proposal made to start talks or a relationship.
  • port noun A town or harbour where ships load, unload, or shelter.
  • slot noun A narrow opening or groove designed to fit something into, or an assigned place in a schedule or sequence.

Senses

abertura is used for these senses in English:

  • anthesis (botany) The event of a flower opening.
  • overture (music) A musical introduction to a longer piece of music or a dramatic work (such as a play, an opera, or a motion picture). [from 17th c.]
  • port (nautical) Of or relating to port, the left-hand side of a vessel when facing the bow.
  • port (nautical, aviation, uncountable) The left-hand side of a vessel, including aircraft, when one is facing the front. Used to unambiguously refer to directions relative to the vessel structure, rather than to a person or object on board.
  • port An opening where a connection (such as with a pipe) is made.
  • port (US, government, and, law) To transfer a voucher or subsidy from one jurisdiction to another.
  • slot A narrow depression, perforation, or aperture; especially, one for the reception of a piece fitting or sliding into it.

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