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Meaning of chave | Babel Free

Noun feminine CEFR B1
ˈt͡ʃabe

Definitions

  1. key (to open doors)
    feminine
  2. key (of musical instrument)
    feminine
  3. key (crucial step)
    feminine
  4. wrench, spanner
    feminine
  5. curly bracket
    feminine
  6. faucet, tap, water tap, spigot
    feminine
  7. switch (a device to turn electric current on and off or direct its flow)
    feminine
  8. hold (position or grip used to control the opponent)
    feminine
  9. a local sport or game
    feminine
  10. type of knot
    feminine

Equivalents

Examples

“1416, Á. Rodríguez González (ed.), Libro do Concello de Santiago (1416-1422). Santiago de Compostela: Consello da Cultura Galega, page 10”

Said Council ordered that the persons who had the keys to the doors of said city should made them close each night, so that no harm can come through them to said city

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.

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