bordón — meaning in English

English meaning

• filler noun A substance used to fill a gap, crack, or hole.
• snare noun A trap, often a wire loop, used to catch animals.

Senses

bordón is used for these senses in English:

• filler (linguistics) Any spoken sound or word used to fill gaps in speech; filled pause.
• snare (music) A set of stiff wires held under tension against the bottom head of a drum to create a rattling sound.

filler — full definition

1. noun A substance used to fill a gap, crack, or hole.
2. noun A cosmetic substance injected under the skin to smooth wrinkles or add volume.
3. noun Content added mainly to take up space or time, rather than for its own value.

snare — full definition

1. noun A trap, often a wire loop, used to catch animals.
2. noun A trick or trap that catches someone in a difficult situation.
3. noun Short for snare drum, a drum with wires stretched across its bottom head to give it a sharp rattle.
4. verb To catch or trap, especially with a loop or trick.

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