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lasca

nounfeminine/ˈlaʃkɐ/medium

las·ca

Definition

Small, thin, and usually sharp piece that breaks off from a solid material (wood, stone, glass).
He got a wood splinter in his thumb.
The broken glass left sharp shards on the floor.

Etymology

De origem incerta, possivelmente onomatopeica ou do germânico *laska*.

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