estaca — meaning in English

English meaning

• cutting noun A piece cut from a plant — a stem, leaf, or root — used to grow a new plant.
• post noun A long upright pole or beam, such as a fence post or lamppost.
• stake noun A pointed piece of wood or metal driven into the ground as a marker or support.
• stilt noun Either of two poles with footrests that allow someone to stand or walk above the ground; used mostly by entertainers.

Senses

estaca is used for these senses in English:

• cutting (countable, horticulture) A leaf, stem, branch, or root removed from a plant and cultivated to grow a new plant.
• post A long dowel or plank protruding from the ground; a fencepost; a lightpost.
• stilt A tall pillar or post used to support some structure; often above water.

cutting — full definition

1. noun A piece cut from a plant — a stem, leaf, or root — used to grow a new plant.
2. noun A clipping cut from a newspaper or other printed text.
3. noun A channel dug through higher ground at a lower level than the surrounding land, for a road, railway, or canal to pass through.
4. adj Sharp or piercing, especially of remarks or criticism.

post — full definition

1. noun A long upright pole or beam, such as a fence post or lamppost.
2. noun A job or official position.
3. noun The system for delivering mail, or the mail itself.
4. noun A message published online, such as on a blog or social media.
5. verb To send something through the mail.

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