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Etymology
From punt + -al.
Pronunciation
Noun
puntal m (plural puntals)
- prop, support
- (figurative) mainstay, chief support
- stanchion, pillar
- derrick
- Synonym: ploma
- (nautical) depth (measure of the height of a vessel from deck to keel)
Derived terms
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Spanish
Etymology
From punto + -al.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /punˈtal/
- Rhymes: -al
- Syllabification: pun‧tal
Noun
puntal m (plural puntales)
- prop, support
- mainstay, chief support
- stanchion
Derived terms
Further reading