trabar — meaning in English

English meaning

• snag noun An unexpected problem or obstacle.
• stumble verb To trip or lose one’s balance while walking.
• trammel noun Whatever impedes activity, progress, or freedom, such as a net or shackle.

Senses

trabar is used for these senses in English:

• lock up (of a wheel) To stop spinning due to excessive braking torque.
• snag To catch or tear (e.g. fabric) upon a rough surface or projection.
• stumble (intransitive) To make a mistake or have trouble.

snag — full definition

1. noun An unexpected problem or obstacle.
2. noun A small tear or pulled thread in fabric caused by catching on something sharp.
3. verb To catch or tear on something sharp or rough.
4. verb Informally, to manage to get or obtain something, often quickly or opportunistically.

stumble — full definition

1. verb To trip or lose one’s balance while walking.
2. verb To come across something by chance.

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