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noun
A specialized gantry crane for loading and unloading cargo ships that attaches to and moves along guides on the ship's hatchway.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Qualifier: plural "cavallettos"
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noun
A long pole placed horizontally at a height of 4 to 20 inches from the ground, used in training horses.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Qualifier: plural "cavalletti"
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noun
The punishment of being placed in a pillory and whipped.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: historical
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History
Borrowed from Italian cavalletto.
