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
- noun A certificate representing a loan to a government or company, which pays interest and repays the original amount later.
- noun An emotional connection or tie between people.
- noun A binding legal agreement, or a sum of money paid as a guarantee.
- verb To form a close connection with someone, or to join two things firmly together.
bow — full definition
- noun A weapon made from a curved piece of flexible material strung with a cord, used to shoot arrows.
- noun A rod strung with hair, used to play a stringed instrument.
- noun A knot with two loops, often used for decoration or to tie laces.
- verb To bend forward at the waist, or lower the head, as a sign of respect or greeting.
- verb To give in or stop resisting.