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stuck / locked

adjectivefeminine/tɾɐ.ˈva.dɐ/medium

tra·va·da

Definition

Prevented from moving or operating; jammed, blocked. Also, engaged in a fierce struggle.
The drawer was stuck and wouldn't open.
They were locked in a fierce debate.
Common collocations
stuck doorfierce battlelocked in combatstuck zipper

Etymology

Particípio passado do verbo 'travar', do latim 'trabare' (prender com traves).

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