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varco

gap; opening; passage

noun VAR-koh Rare
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Also means

breach

Usage Note

Varco refers to a gap, opening, or passage through which one can pass — in walls, hedges, crowds, or figuratively in time (aspettare il varco, to wait for an opportunity). The phrase passare per un varco means to pass through an opening. The plural varchi is regular. In security contexts it can also mean a checkpoint or access point.

Examples

"Ha trovato un varco nel muro e si è infilato."

Natural Translation

He found a gap in the wall and slipped through.

Literal Translation

He-has found a gap in-the wall and himself is slipped.

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