🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

Pronunciation / Transliteration: ril

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Molinete/moʊ.lɪˈneɪ.tɛ/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"그는 릴을 사용하여 물고기를 잡았다."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A type of fishing reel that allows for quick retrieval of line.

    "He used a molinete to catch the large fish quickly."
  2. 2

    A spinning motion or maneuver, often used in sports.

    "The dancer executed a perfect molinete during the performance."

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Antonyms & Contrasting Words (1)

Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'molinete' originates from Spanish, meaning 'little mill' or 'windmill', derived from 'molino', which has roots in Latin 'molinum'. The word has evolved in various contexts, particularly in fishing and sports, where it refers to a specific type of reel or movement.

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