No. 7,090 in Catalan
acota
The Catalan word "acota" means "lowers" or "bows down" (third-person singular present of *acotar*).
In a sentence
El mapa acota les regions del país.
The map delimits the regions of the country.
Here, 'acota' is used to mean defining or marking boundaries.
El professor acota el tema de l'assignatura abans de començar la classe.
The teacher confines the subject of the course before starting the class.
In this context, 'acota' refers to limiting or narrowing down a subject or topic.
L'enginyer acota les dimensions de l'edifici al plànol.
The engineer outlines the dimensions of the building on the blueprint.
Here, 'acota' means specifying or delineating certain measurements.
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