chumaceira

Galician

Etymology

From chumazo (“cushion”) +‎ -eira.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /t͡ʃumaˈθejɾa̝/, (western) /t͡ʃumaˈsejɾa̝/

Noun

chumaceira m (plural chumaceiras)

1. bearing (a mechanical device that supports another part and/or reduces friction)

   Synonyms: coucillón, coucón

2. (nautical) rowlock, socket for the oar

   Synonyms: remadoira, toleteira

Related terms

• chumazo

References

• Antón Luís Santamarina Fernández, editor (2006–2013), “chumaceira”, in Dicionario de Dicionarios da lingua galega [Dictionary of Dictionaries of the Galician language] (in Galician), Santiago de Compostela: Instituto da Lingua Galega
• Antón Luís Santamarina Fernández, Ernesto Xosé González Seoane, María Álvarez de la Granja, editors (2003–2018), “chumaceira”, in Tesouro informatizado da lingua galega (in Galician), Santiago de Compostela: Instituto da Lingua Galega
• Rosario Álvarez Blanco, editor (2014–2024), “chumaceira”, in Tesouro do léxico patrimonial galego e portugués (in Galician), Santiago de Compostela: Instituto da Lingua Galega, →ISSN