chavella

Galician

Etymology

From Vulgar Latin *clavicla, from Latin clāvicula. Doublet of clavícula.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /t͡ʃaˈβeʎa̝/

Noun

chavella f (plural chavellas)

  1. drawbar, peg, etc, used to join a plough to a yoke, or in general any two elements together
    Synonyms: chavello, chavellón, pígaro
  2. bolt for securing doors or windows
    Synonym: tarabelo

References

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