gancho — meaning in English
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English meaning
- check noun An inspection to make sure something is correct, safe, or working.
- game noun An activity played for entertainment or competition, following a set of rules.
- hairpin noun A thin U-shaped pin used to hold hair in place.
- hanger noun A shaped piece of wood, plastic, or wire used to hang clothes on.
- hook noun A curved piece of metal or other material used to catch, hold, or hang something.
- peg noun A small wooden or metal pin used to fasten, hang, or mark something.
- tout verb To promote or praise something enthusiastically, often to sell it.
Senses
gancho is used for these senses in English:
- check (US) A mark (especially a checkmark: ✓) used as an indicator.
- coat hanger A device used to hang up coats, shirts, etc, consisting of a hook with sloping "arms" in the approximate shape of human shoulders.
- hairpin A pin or fastener for the hair.
- hanger One who hangs, or causes to be hanged; a hangman, paper hanger, etc.
- hook A rod bent into a curved shape, typically with one end free and the other end secured to a rope or other attachment.
- peg (journalism) A topic of interest, such as an ongoing event or an anniversary, around which various features can be developed.
- tout Someone advertising for customers in an aggressive way.
check — full definition
- noun An inspection to make sure something is correct, safe, or working.
- noun A written order instructing a bank to pay a stated sum (spelled "cheque" in British English).
- noun The bill for a meal, especially in a restaurant.
- noun In chess, a position where the king is under direct threat of capture.
- verb To examine or verify something.
game — full definition
- noun An activity played for entertainment or competition, following a set of rules.
- adj Willing and ready to take part in something, especially something risky or new.
- adj Showing determination to keep going despite injury or difficulty.
- noun Wild animals hunted for food or sport.
- verb To manipulate or exploit the rules of a system for personal advantage.