presilha

Portuguese

Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish presilla.

Pronunciation

 
  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /pɾeˈzi.ʎɐ/, /pɾiˈzi.ʎɐ/
    • (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /pɾeˈzi.ʎa/

  • Rhymes: -iʎɐ
  • Hyphenation: pre‧si‧lha

Noun

presilha f (plural presilhas)

  1. one of several objects used to bond or stick together
    1. cord, string, thread, or similar object, generally in the shape of a loop or flap, used to fasten, squeeze, or stretch
    2. (Madeira) pin used to attach sheets of paper together
    3. (Brazil) object used in the hair to hold it, interlace parts of it together and/or adorn it; hairclip

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