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enganchar.

to hook (to attach or get attached to a hook)

9 characters3 syllables approx.Galego language

Meaning & usage

verb/eŋɡanˈt͡ʃaɾ/[eŋ.ɡɑnʲˈt͡ʃaɾ]/eŋɡanˈt͡ʃaɾ/standard[eŋ.ɡɑnʲˈt͡ʃaɾ]standard
  1. to hook (to attach or get attached to a hook)

  2. to grab, catch

Where this word comes from

First attested in 1858. From en- + gancho (“hook”) + -ar.

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