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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [ses-tuh]
- /ˈsɛs tə/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [ses-tuh]
- /ˈsɛs tə/
Definitions of cesta word
- noun cesta (in jai alai) the long basket used to throw and catch the ball 3
- noun cesta in jai alai, the narrow, curved, basketlike racket strapped to the forearm, in which the ball is caught and hurled against a wall 3
- noun cesta a narrow, curved basket fitted on one end to a wooden handle with a glovelike compartment at the base, for catching and throwing the ball. 1
- noun cesta A wicker basket used in the game of jai alai to catch and throw the ball. 1
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Origin of cesta
First appearance:
before 1900 One of the 17% newest English words
1900-05; < Spanish: literally, basket < Latin cista chest
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Parts of speech for Cesta
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
cesta popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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- what does cesta mean in spanish?