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billhook

/ˈbɪlˌhʊk/

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noun

Hacha de asta, podadera

A medieval polearm with a similar construct, fitted to a long handle, sometimes with an L-shaped tine or a spike protruding from the side or the end of the blade for tackling the opponent; a bill

Examples :

"The medieval soldier used a billhook to pull the enemy knight off his horse. "

El soldado medieval usó un hacha de asta para derribar al caballero enemigo de su caballo.

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noun

Podadera, hocino

An agricultural implement often with a curved or hooked end to the blade used for pruning or cutting thick, woody plants.

Examples :

"The farmer used a billhook to clear the overgrown brambles from the edge of the field. "

El granjero usó una podadera para limpiar las zarzas crecidas del borde del campo.

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noun

Gancho de la cuchilla

Written as bill-hook: a part of the knotting mechanism in a reaper-binder or baler (agricultural machinery).

Examples :

"The mechanic adjusted the billhook on the old baler to ensure the twine was securely tied around each bale of hay. "

El mecánico ajustó el gancho de la cuchilla en la empacadora vieja para asegurar que la cuerda estuviera bien atada alrededor de cada paca de heno.

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noun

Gancho para facturas

Written as bill hook: a spiked hook used in offices and shops for hanging bills or other small papers such as receipts.

Examples :

"The cashier impaled the customer's receipt on the billhook next to the cash register. "

El cajero ensartó el recibo del cliente en el gancho para facturas junto a la caja registradora.

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noun

Garra de pico

Written as bill hook: a sharply pointed spike growing from the tip of the upper mandible of the hatchlings of honeyguides, used to destroy the eggs and kill the chicks of the host species.

Examples :

"The baby honeyguide aggressively used its billhook to eliminate the other birds in the nest, ensuring it would receive all the food from its foster parents. "

El bebé indicador de miel usó agresivamente su garra de pico para eliminar a los otros pájaros en el nido, asegurándose de que recibiría toda la comida de sus padres adoptivos.

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verb

Usar una podadera

To use a billhook

Examples :

"The farmer needed to billhook the overgrown brambles along the fence line before they encroached on the field. "

El granjero necesitaba usar una podadera para cortar las zarzas crecidas a lo largo de la valla antes de que invadieran el campo.

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