horcón
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el horcón(
ohr
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kohn
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
a. forked prop
Creo que este horcón es lo suficientemente fuerte como para detener esa rama caída.I think this forked prop is strong enough to hold that falling branch.
2. (construction) (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
a. wooden post
La estructura tiene cuatro horcones que sostienen el techo.The structure has four wooden posts holding the roof.
b. support
El constructor dice que el techo necesita más horcones.The builder says that the roof will need extra support.
a. pitchfork
Los granjeros agarraron sus horcones para recoger el heno.The farmers grabbed their pitchforks to pick hay.
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