patesca
Portuguese
Pronunciation
- (Brazil) IPA(key): /paˈtes.kɐ/
- (Rio de Janeiro) IPA(key): /paˈteʃ.kɐ/
- (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /paˈtes.ka/
- (Portugal) IPA(key): /pɐˈteʃ.kɐ/
Noun
patesca f (plural patescas)
- (nautical) a type of simple pulley system
Noun
patesca m (plural patescas)
- (nautical jargon, dated) seadog (an experienced seaman)
- Synonym: lobo do mar
Adjective
patesca m or f (plural patescas)
- (of a pulley system) having a single wheel
- (nautical jargon, dated) experienced in seafaring, or characteristic of advanced seamanship; salty