Bastonera (en. Bastonera)

bas-to-ne-ra

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of stick used for teaching or training.
He used a bastonera to demonstrate the correct posture in dancing.
Gumamit siya ng bastonera upang ipakita ang tamang postura sa pagsayaw.
A strict rule or guideline used in classes.
The teacher established a bastonera for the rules of their class.
Nagtakda ang guro ng bastonera sa mga patakaran ng kanilang klase.
A stick that can be used in various forms of martial arts.
They practiced using a bastonera in their martial arts class.
Nagsanay sila sa paggamit ng bastonera sa kanilang martial arts class.

Etymology

Spanish origin

Common Phrases and Expressions

discipline stick
a policy or system that establishes discipline in a group
bastonera ng disiplina

Related Words

martial arts
Martial arts that use various techniques and disciplines.
martial arts

Slang Meanings

A mom who likes to play superhero, always ready to intervene in problems.
Aling Nena is like a bastonera, always holding a sturdy fork to intervene in the kids' fights.
Parang bastonera si Aling Nena, palaging may hawak na matibay na tinidor para makialam sa away ng mga bata.
A term for a woman with a strong personality, as if she carries a stick in life.
She is really the bastonera of the group, not afraid to face all challenges.
Siya talaga ang bastonera sa grupo, hindi natatakot harapin ang lahat ng hamon.