beards Meaning

noun

Barbas

Facial hair on the chin, cheeks, jaw and neck.

Examples :

"Many men in my office have beards of different lengths and styles. "

Muchos hombres en mi oficina tienen barbas de diferentes longitudes y estilos.

noun

Barba

The cluster of small feathers at the base of the beak in some birds.

Examples :

"When examining the turkey, the biology students noticed the small beards protruding from the base of its beak. "

Al examinar el pavo, los estudiantes de biología notaron las pequeñas barbas que sobresalían de la base de su pico.

bird anatomy

noun

Barbas

The appendages to the jaw in some cetaceans, and to the mouth or jaws of some fishes.

Examples :

"While observing the whale skeletons at the museum, the guide pointed out the beards on the baleen whales' jaws, explaining how they filter food from the water. "

Mientras observaban los esqueletos de ballenas en el museo, el guía señaló las barbas en las mandíbulas de las ballenas con barbas, explicando cómo filtran los alimentos del agua.

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noun

Barbas

The byssus of certain shellfish.

Examples :

"The marine biologist carefully collected the mussels, noting the color and strength of their beards used to anchor them to the rocks. "

El biólogo marino recogió cuidadosamente los mejillones, observando el color y la fuerza de sus barbas utilizadas para anclarlos a las rocas.

animal organism biology

noun

Barbas

The gills of some bivalves, such as the oyster.

Examples :

"The seafood vendor pointed out the beards of the oysters, explaining that these gills filter their food from the water. "

El vendedor de mariscos señaló las barbas de las ostras, explicando que estas branquias filtran su alimento del agua.

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noun

Barbas

In insects, the hairs of the labial palpi of moths and butterflies.

Examples :

"The butterfly expert examined the moth's labial palpi under a microscope, noting the distinctive beards that helped identify the species. "

El experto en mariposas examinó los palpos labiales de la polilla bajo un microscopio, observando las barbas distintivas que ayudaron a identificar la especie.

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noun

Barbas

Long or stiff hairs on a plant; the awn.

Examples :

"the beard of grain"

Las barbas del grano

plant biology

noun

Arpón

A barb or sharp point of an arrow or other instrument, projecting backward to prevent the head from being easily drawn out.

Examples :

"The fishhook had tiny beards to prevent the fish from escaping once hooked. "

El anzuelo tenía pequeños arpones para evitar que el pez escapara una vez enganchado.

weapon part

noun

Barbas

The curved underside of an axehead, extending from the lower end of the cutting edge to the axehandle.

Examples :

"The craftsman carefully examined the axehead, noting the depth and curve of its beards to ensure a strong and balanced tool. "

El artesano examinó cuidadosamente la cabeza del hacha, observando la profundidad y la curvatura de sus barbas para asegurar una herramienta fuerte y equilibrada.

part utensil weapon

noun

Barbas

That part of the underside of a horse's lower jaw which is above the chin, and bears the curb of a bridle.

Examples :

"The tightness of the bridle needed adjusting because it was rubbing against the horse's beards and causing him discomfort. "

Era necesario ajustar la tensión de la brida porque rozaba las barbas del caballo y le causaba molestias.

animal body part

noun

Barbas

That part of a type which is between the shoulder of the shank and the face.

Examples :

"The printer noticed that the beards of some of the metal type letters were worn, causing uneven inking. "

El impresor notó que las barbas de algunas de las letras de tipo metálico estaban desgastadas, lo que causaba una tinta desigual.

type part

noun

Una tapadera, una fachada

A fake customer or companion, especially a woman who accompanies a gay man in order to give the impression that he is heterosexual.

Examples :

"Mark brought Sarah to the company party as one of his "beards" to avoid questions about why he didn't have a girlfriend. "

Mark llevó a Sarah a la fiesta de la empresa como una de sus "tapadera" para evitar preguntas sobre por qué no tenía novia.

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verb

Dejar crecer la barba

To grow hair on the chin and jaw.

Examples :

"My grandfather started to beard in his late fifties. "

Mi abuelo empezó a dejarse crecer la barba a finales de los cincuenta.

appearance body human

verb

Afrontar, desafiar

To boldly and bravely oppose or confront, often to the chagrin of the one being bearded.

Examples :

"Robin Hood is always shown as bearding the Sheriff of Nottingham."

Siempre se muestra a Robin Hood desafiando al Sheriff de Nottingham.

attitude character action human

verb

Agarrar de la barba

To take by the beard; to seize, pluck, or pull the beard of (a man), in anger or contempt.

Examples :

"After the heated argument, Marco threatened to beard his rival if he didn't apologize. "

Después de la acalorada discusión, Marco amenazó con agarrar de la barba a su rival si no se disculpaba.

appearance action human

verb

Desbarbar

To deprive (an oyster or similar shellfish) of the gills.

Examples :

"The chef meticulously beards each oyster before serving it on the half shell, removing the gills to improve the texture and flavor. "

El chef desbarba meticulosamente cada ostra antes de servirla en media concha, quitando las branquias para mejorar la textura y el sabor.

food animal

verb

Hacerse pasar por pareja heterosexual

Of a gay man or woman: to accompany a gay person of the opposite sex in order to give the impression that they are heterosexual.

Examples :

"Maria, wanting to avoid questions about her girlfriend, asked her male coworker, David, to beard her at the family wedding. "

María, queriendo evitar preguntas sobre su novia, le pidió a su compañero de trabajo, David, que se hiciera pasar por su pareja en la boda familiar.

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Meanings

Barbas

Examples :

"Many men in my office have beards of different lengths and styles. "

Muchos hombres en mi oficina tienen barbas de diferentes longitudes y estilos.

Barba

Examples :

"When examining the turkey, the biology students noticed the small beards protruding from the base of its beak. "

Al examinar el pavo, los estudiantes de biología notaron las pequeñas barbas que sobresalían de la base de su pico.

Barbas

Examples :

"While observing the whale skeletons at the museum, the guide pointed out the beards on the baleen whales' jaws, explaining how they filter food from the water. "

Mientras observaban los esqueletos de ballenas en el museo, el guía señaló las barbas en las mandíbulas de las ballenas con barbas, explicando cómo filtran los alimentos del agua.

Barbas

Examples :

"The marine biologist carefully collected the mussels, noting the color and strength of their beards used to anchor them to the rocks. "

El biólogo marino recogió cuidadosamente los mejillones, observando el color y la fuerza de sus barbas utilizadas para anclarlos a las rocas.

Barbas

Examples :

"The seafood vendor pointed out the beards of the oysters, explaining that these gills filter their food from the water. "

El vendedor de mariscos señaló las barbas de las ostras, explicando que estas branquias filtran su alimento del agua.

Barbas

Examples :

"The butterfly expert examined the moth's labial palpi under a microscope, noting the distinctive beards that helped identify the species. "

El experto en mariposas examinó los palpos labiales de la polilla bajo un microscopio, observando las barbas distintivas que ayudaron a identificar la especie.

Barbas

Examples :

"the beard of grain"

Las barbas del grano

Arpón

Examples :

"The fishhook had tiny beards to prevent the fish from escaping once hooked. "

El anzuelo tenía pequeños arpones para evitar que el pez escapara una vez enganchado.

Barbas

Examples :

"The craftsman carefully examined the axehead, noting the depth and curve of its beards to ensure a strong and balanced tool. "

El artesano examinó cuidadosamente la cabeza del hacha, observando la profundidad y la curvatura de sus barbas para asegurar una herramienta fuerte y equilibrada.

Barbas

Examples :

"The tightness of the bridle needed adjusting because it was rubbing against the horse's beards and causing him discomfort. "

Era necesario ajustar la tensión de la brida porque rozaba las barbas del caballo y le causaba molestias.

Barbas

Examples :

"The printer noticed that the beards of some of the metal type letters were worn, causing uneven inking. "

El impresor notó que las barbas de algunas de las letras de tipo metálico estaban desgastadas, lo que causaba una tinta desigual.

Una tapadera, una fachada

Examples :

"Mark brought Sarah to the company party as one of his "beards" to avoid questions about why he didn't have a girlfriend. "

Mark llevó a Sarah a la fiesta de la empresa como una de sus "tapadera" para evitar preguntas sobre por qué no tenía novia.

Dejar crecer la barba

Examples :

"My grandfather started to beard in his late fifties. "

Mi abuelo empezó a dejarse crecer la barba a finales de los cincuenta.

Afrontar, desafiar

Examples :

"Robin Hood is always shown as bearding the Sheriff of Nottingham."

Siempre se muestra a Robin Hood desafiando al Sheriff de Nottingham.

Agarrar de la barba

Examples :

"After the heated argument, Marco threatened to beard his rival if he didn't apologize. "

Después de la acalorada discusión, Marco amenazó con agarrar de la barba a su rival si no se disculpaba.

Desbarbar

Examples :

"The chef meticulously beards each oyster before serving it on the half shell, removing the gills to improve the texture and flavor. "

El chef desbarba meticulosamente cada ostra antes de servirla en media concha, quitando las branquias para mejorar la textura y el sabor.

Hacerse pasar por pareja heterosexual

Examples :

"Maria, wanting to avoid questions about her girlfriend, asked her male coworker, David, to beard her at the family wedding. "

María, queriendo evitar preguntas sobre su novia, le pidió a su compañero de trabajo, David, que se hiciera pasar por su pareja en la boda familiar.

Related Words

microscope noun

Microscopio

protruding verb

Sobresalir, protuberar

instrument noun

Instrumento musical

heterosexual noun

Heterosexual

explaining verb

Explicar, aclarar