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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

  1. noun An inspection to make sure something is correct, safe, or working.
  2. noun A written order instructing a bank to pay a stated sum (spelled "cheque" in British English).
  3. noun The bill for a meal, especially in a restaurant.
  4. noun In chess, a position where the king is under direct threat of capture.
  5. verb To examine or verify something.

game — full definition

  1. noun An activity played for entertainment or competition, following a set of rules.
  2. adj Willing and ready to take part in something, especially something risky or new.
  3. adj Showing determination to keep going despite injury or difficulty.
  4. noun Wild animals hunted for food or sport.
  5. verb To manipulate or exploit the rules of a system for personal advantage.

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