nounmasculinepl: batoques
plug, stopper, cork
1. A piece of material used to stop or block an opening, such as a cork or plug for a bottle or wound
The batoque kept the wine fresh by sealing the bottle.
O batoque mantinha o vinho fresco selando a garrafa.
2. In medical contexts, a tourniquet or compress applied to stop bleeding
The doctor applied a batoque to control the hemorrhage.
O médico aplicou um batoque para controlar a hemorragia.
3. A decorative knot or tassel, especially on clothing or ornaments
The dress had batoques hanging from the sleeves.
O vestido tinha batoques pendurados nas mangas.
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