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fascina

[fɐʃˈinɐ]
nounfemininepl: fascinas
bundle of sticks or branches; fascine
1. A bundle of sticks, branches, or similar materials bound together, traditionally used in construction, fortification, or erosion control
The soldiers used fascinas to reinforce the riverbank fortifications.
Os soldados usaram fascinas para reforçar as fortificações à margem do rio.
2. In a figurative sense, something that captivates or enchants
Her charm was a fascina that drew everyone's attention.
Seu charme era uma fascina que atraía a atenção de todos.
Synonyms
feixemolhoatadura

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fascina
Used in military and construction contexts
Portugal
fascina
More common in historical and technical contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

fascina de ramos
construir com fascinas
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