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tams

/tæmz/

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noun

Unidad de peso

A traditional South and East Asian unit of weight, based upon the load of a shoulder pole and varying by place and over time but usually standardized at about 60 kg.

Examples :

"The farmer estimated the rice harvest at twenty tams, which meant about 1200 kilograms. "

El agricultor estimó la cosecha de arroz en veinte unidades de peso, lo que significaba unos 1200 kilogramos.

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noun

Tam, gorro escocés

A type of woolen hat developed in Scotland, a toorie bunnet. Originally they were worn by both genders, but now they are mostly worn by men and boys.

Examples :

"During the Scottish festival, many boys wore colorful tams with their kilts. "

Durante el festival escocés, muchos niños llevaban tams coloridos con sus kilt.

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