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seteira — meaning in English

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English meaning

loophole noun A gap, ambiguity, or technicality in a law or rule that lets someone avoid its intended effect.

Senses

seteira is used for these senses in English:

arrowslit A slit, as in a castle wall, through which arrows can be fired.
loophole (historical) A slit in a castle wall; today, any similar window for shooting a ranged weapon or letting in light.

loophole — full definition

noun A gap, ambiguity, or technicality in a law or rule that lets someone avoid its intended effect.
noun A narrow slit in a wall, originally used for shooting through or letting in light.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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