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bancada — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • caucus noun A meeting of members of a political party to choose candidates or decide on policy.
  • counter noun A flat surface for serving customers, preparing food, or conducting business.
  • grandstand noun The main covered seating area at a stadium, racetrack, or arena.
  • workbench noun A sturdy bench or table at which manual work is done by a carpenter, machinist, etc.

Senses

bancada is used for these senses in English:

  • caucus A grouping of all the members of a legislature from the same party.
  • caucus A political interest group by members of a legislative body.
  • counter In a kitchen, a surface, often built into the wall and above a cabinet, designed to be used for food preparation.
  • countertop The top surface of a counter, for preparation of food etc.
  • grandstand The seating area at a stadium or arena; the bleachers.
  • workbench A sturdy bench or table at which manual work is done by a carpenter, machinist, etc.

caucus — full definition

  1. noun A meeting of members of a political party to choose candidates or decide on policy.
  2. noun A group of legislators or members united by a shared party or interest.
  3. verb To meet and discuss as part of a caucus.

counter — full definition

  1. noun A flat surface for serving customers, preparing food, or conducting business.
  2. noun A device or variable that keeps track of a running total.
  3. verb To respond to or oppose an action, argument, or attack.
  4. adv In the opposite direction or contrary to something.

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