competent
Definition: (adjective) having the skill and knowledge needed for a particular task; capable
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bas·ti·na·do
 (b  s  t  -n   d  , -nä  -)
KEY
also
bas·ti·nade
(-n  d  , -näd  )
KEY
NOUN:
pl.
bas·ti·na·does
, also
bas·ti·nades
- A beating with a stick or cudgel, especially on the soles of the feet.
- A stick or cudgel.
TRANSITIVE VERB:
bas·ti·na·doed
, also
bas·ti·nad·ed
bas·ti·na·do·ing
,
bas·ti·nad·ing
bas·ti·na·does
,
bas·ti·nades
- To subject to a beating; thrash.
ETYMOLOGY:
Alteration of Spanish bastonada, from baston, stick, from Vulgar Latin * bast
, *bast n-
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