No. 5,232 in Catalan
biel
"Biel" is a Catalan male given name, a short form of "Gabriel."
In a sentence
En Biel va arribar tard aquest matí.
Biel arrived late this morning.
Proper name: The word 'Biel' is used as a person's name.
El biel de la bicicleta necessita reparacions.
The bicycle axle needs repairs.
Mechanical part: Here, 'biel' refers to the axle of a bicycle.
El biel girava suaument dins del motor.
The crankshaft was turning smoothly inside the engine.
Mechanical component: In this sentence, 'biel' refers to a mechanical crankshaft.
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