Portuguese Word · Intermediate
laçadeira
shuttle hook
Pronunciation: say laçadeira
Meaning
shuttle hook
Example
Amparando-se aos ferros das camas, passando de uma para outra como uma laçadeira, foi avançando entre os adormecidos.
Leaning against the iron of the beds, going from one to the other like a shuttle hook, he advanced between the sleepers.
Practice tips
- Practice laçadeira out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Portuguese word is for intermediate-level learners.