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lasca

[ˈlas.kə]
nounfemininepl: lascas
chip, flake, splinter
1. A small, thin piece broken off from a larger object, typically stone or wood
A chip of stone flew off when he hit the rock with his hammer.
Uma lasca de pedra voou quando ele bateu na rocha com o martelo.
2. A thin, sharp fragment that can cause injury
He got a splinter in his finger from the wooden board.
Ele pegou uma lasca no dedo pela tábua de madeira.
3. In archaeology, a flake of stone produced by knapping
The archaeologist examined the stone flakes found at the site.
O arqueólogo examinou as lascas de pedra encontradas no local.
Synonyms
fragmentoestilhaçolascadurafarpa

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
lasca
Most common term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
lasca
Standard usage
Portugal
lasca
Also used, though 'estilhaço' is more common for splinters

Related Idioms & Phrases

estar uma lasca (Brazilian slang): to be in a bad situation or predicament
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