Tablas

[ tahb-luhs ]

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noun

an island in the Sibuyan Sea, Philippines, one of the Romblon Islands. 265 sq. mi. (686 sq. km).

About two leagues from the island of Tablas—or, as it is also called, Osigan—lies the island of Simara.

Tablas, in the Spanish tables, probably the game of draughts.

The island of Donblon lies between Çibuyan and the island of Tablas.

Roofs are transverse beams (vigas), which in turn hold small cross branches (savinos) or planks (tablas).

At Las Tablas he forced a Mexican blacksmith to free him of his irons.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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