charrasca

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Asturian

Noun

charrasca f (plural charrasques)

  1. razor (shaving knife)

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Spanish

Etymology

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Noun

charrasca f (plural charrascas)

  1. (music, Latin America) a jawbone used as a percussion instrument
    Synonyms: quijada, charaina, carretilla, kahuaha
    • 2016 December 21, “Un plato de comida puede convertirse en un regalo de Navidad”, in El Nacional:
      A ese sonido se unió el estruendo de charrascas, maracas y tambores improvisados con botellas de agua y latas vacías.
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  2. (Latin America) knife

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