manigueta
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la manigueta
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (handgrip)
a. handle
Al agarrar la pala, se desprendió la manigueta.When I grabbed the spade, the handle came off.
2. (lever) (Andes) (Caribbean) (Central America)
Regionalism used in the Caribbean: Cuba, the Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico
Regionalism used in Central America: Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama
a. crank
El molinillo de café es muy fácil de usar. Solo tienes que girar la manigueta.The coffee grinder is very easy to use. You only have to turn the crank.
b. starting handle (automobile)
Esos carros antiguos eran tan bonitos. - Sí, pero tenías que dar vueltas a la manigueta para ponerlos en marcha.Those old cars were so beautiful. - Yes, but you had to turn the starting handle to get them going.
3. (nautical)
a. bitt
Sin las maniguetas, no sería posible fondear el barco.Without the bitts, it wouldn't be possible to anchor the boat.
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