Portuguese

Noun

ponteira f (plural ponteiras)

1. ferrule (metal tip of an umbrella or cane)
2. chape (metal cap of a scabbard)
3. (martial arts) a capoeira strike
4. (music) fret

Synonyms

• (ferrule): conteira
• (chape): conteira
• (fret): (Portugal) trasto, (Brazil) traste

Related terms

• ponta
• ponteiro