patesca

Portuguese

Pronunciation

 

• (Brazil) IPA^(key): /paˈtes.kɐ/

• (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)

1. (nautical) a type of simple pulley system

Noun

patesca m (plural patescas)

1. (nautical jargon, dated) seadog (an experienced seaman)

   Synonym: lobo do mar

Adjective

patesca m or f (plural patescas)

1. (of a pulley system) having a single wheel
2. (nautical jargon, dated) experienced in seafaring, or characteristic of advanced seamanship; salty