Sierra
Definition
A jagged range of mountains with a serrated, saw-like silhouette.
A type of fish, specifically a mackerel or barracuda-like species found in tropical waters.
The letter 'S' in the NATO phonetic alphabet.
A common term used in carpentry to describe a saw, particularly a handsaw or handsaw blade.
Examples
Me perdí tanto tiempo mirando la sierra que terminé caminando en círculos por la montaña.
I spent so much time looking at the mountain range that I ended up walking in circles.
El capitán del equipo de radio gritó 'Sierra' tan fuerte que casi me hace perder los tímpanos.
The radio team captain yelled 'Sierra' so loudly that he almost made me lose my eardrums.
Esa sierra atrapó mi dedo con la misma delicadeza que un tiburón hambriento.
That saw caught my finger with the same tenderness as a hungry shark.