ponteira

Portuguese

/põ.ˈte(j).ɾa/

noun
Definitions
  • aglet (cover at the tip of a shoelace)
  • ferrule (metal tip of an umbrella or cane)
  • chape (metal cap of a scabbard)
  • (martial arts) a capoeira strike
  • (musical instruments) fret

Etymology

Suffix from Portuguese ponta (tip, point, end).

Origin

Portuguese

ponta

Gloss

tip, point, end

Concept
Semantic Field

The body

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

Emoji
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