lata
/ˈlaːtɑ/ or /lɑːtɑ/Definitions
1. noun
The side or surface of something, especially a ship, where the water comes in.
“The lata of the boat was severely damaged in the storm.”
2. noun
A long, narrow piece of wood or other material, typically used as a beam or joist.
“The lata of the roof supported the weight of the heavy snow.”
3. noun
A small boat, typically with a flat bottom and used for transporting goods or people.
“The lata glided smoothly across the calm lake.”
4. noun
A small platform or stage, especially for a musician or performer.
“The lata was set up for the singer to perform from.”
5. verb
To load or carry something, especially goods or people, in a lata.
“The workers lataed the heavy crates onto the truck.”
6. verb
To transport something, especially people, in a lata.
“The fishermen lataed their nets back to shore.”