mordassa

Catalan

Etymology

From Latin mordācia, neuter plural of mordāx (“biting”).

Pronunciation

Noun

mordassa f (plural mordasses)

  1. gag
  2. vise
  3. (of a tool) jaw
  4. (automotive) shoe (of a brake)
    Synonym: soc

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