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excelsior

/ɪkˈsɛlsiˌɔr/

Tradução: Substantivo que designa apara fina e encaracolada de madeira, usada principalmente para embalar, acolchoar ou amortecer objetos frágeis.

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noun

/ɪkˈsɛlsiˌɔr/C2formal
  • ptSubstantivo que designa apara fina e encaracolada de madeira, usada principalmente para embalar, acolchoar ou amortecer objetos frágeis.

A noun referring to thin, curly wood shavings used primarily for packing, stuffing, or cushioning fragile items.

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  1. Packing materialB2formal

    Thin, curly wood shavings used for packing fragile items or stuffing cushions.

    ptPalha de madeira

    • The fragile vase was packed in excelsior to prevent breakage.
    • Excelsior is often used as a lightweight stuffing for furniture.
    • They used excelsior to fill the gaps in the shipping crate.

    Sinônimoswood shavings