chumaceira

Galician

Etymology

From chumazo (“cushion”) +‎ -eira.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /t͡ʃumaˈθejɾa̝/, (western) /t͡ʃumaˈsejɾa̝/

Noun

chumaceira m (plural chumaceiras)

1. bearing (a mechanical device that supports another part and/or reduces friction)

   Synonyms: coucillón, coucón

2. (nautical) rowlock, socket for the oar

   Synonyms: remadoira, toleteira

Related terms

• chumazo

References

• “chumaceira” in Dicionario de Dicionarios da lingua galega, SLI - ILGA 2006–2013.
• “chumaceira” in Tesouro informatizado da lingua galega. Santiago: ILG.
• “chumaceira” in Álvarez, Rosario (coord.): Tesouro do léxico patrimonial galego e portugués, Santiago de Compostela: Instituto da Lingua Galega.