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laço — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • bond noun A certificate representing a loan to a government or company, which pays interest and repays the original amount later.
  • bow noun A weapon made from a curved piece of flexible material strung with a cord, used to shoot arrows.
  • lasso noun A long rope with a sliding loop, used especially by cowboys to catch cattle and horses.
  • loop noun A shape made by a line or path that curves back to cross or meet itself.
  • noose noun A loop of rope that tightens when pulled, most often associated with hangings or with the end of a lasso.
  • snare noun A trap, often a wire loop, used to catch animals.

Senses

laço is used for these senses in English:

  • bond A binding agreement, a covenant.
  • lasso A long rope with a sliding loop on one end, generally used in ranching to catch cattle and horses.
  • loop (programming) A programmed sequence of instructions that is repeated until or while a particular condition is satisfied.
  • noose An adjustable loop of rope, such as the one placed around the neck in hangings, or the one at the end of a lasso.
  • snare A mental or psychological trap.

bond — full definition

  1. noun A certificate representing a loan to a government or company, which pays interest and repays the original amount later.
  2. noun An emotional connection or tie between people.
  3. noun A binding legal agreement, or a sum of money paid as a guarantee.
  4. verb To form a close connection with someone, or to join two things firmly together.

bow — full definition

  1. noun A weapon made from a curved piece of flexible material strung with a cord, used to shoot arrows.
  2. noun A rod strung with hair, used to play a stringed instrument.
  3. noun A knot with two loops, often used for decoration or to tie laces.
  4. verb To bend forward at the waist, or lower the head, as a sign of respect or greeting.
  5. verb To give in or stop resisting.
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