#figurative

• To set — Regarding celestial bodies (especially the sun or moon): to sink below the horizon line, disappearing from view; figuratively, it means to pass away, to come to an end, to die, or to completely lose one's former power, glory, brilliance, influence, or importance.
• Areopagus — The supreme judicial council of ancient Athens, originally composed of former high-ranking magistrates (archons), which met on the hill dedicated to the god Ares to deliberate on state crimes and constitutional matters. In a modern figurative sense, the term denotes an assembly of persons possessing unquestionable moral, scientific, or legal authority, structurally invested with the power to issue definitive decisions.
• Grease heel — A popular or regional term denoting a skin condition in animals, particularly an inflammation of the skin above the hoof in horses, characterized by cracks, purulent discharge, and roughness resembling hedgehog spines. Figuratively, the term can describe a grumpy, cantankerous, or harsh state of mind in a person, manifested through defensive and repellent behavior toward others.
• Arid — Lacking moisture, dry, barren; a region or climate characterized by extremely low precipitation and high evapotranspiration, structural conditions that prevent the development of rich vegetation or traditional agriculture. Figuratively, it describes a text, speech, or domain lacking sensitivity, dynamism, expressiveness, or imagination, being considered dull or monotonous.
• Rearguard — A part of a military unit positioned behind the main forces, tasked with protecting their rear during movement or covering a retreat before the enemy; a group of people who lag behind or maintain conservative, outdated ideas.
• Harlequinade — A short play, pantomime, or farce specific to the old Italian popular theater (Commedia dell'arte), featuring Harlequin as the main character; (figuratively) an unserious action, farce, buffoonery, or ridiculous and insincere behavior characterized by sudden changes in attitude or hypocrisy aimed at deceiving or superficially amusing.
• Weapon — A device, apparatus, tool, or instrument manufactured or structurally adapted to attack, injure, or destroy living beings, or to neutralize material objectives; a military branch or specialty within an army (e.g., infantry, artillery); (figurating) a means of ideological struggle, a strategic method, a powerful argument, or a resource used by a person to achieve a goal or defend themselves in a dispute.
• Powerful mare variant — A rare popular term used as an augmentative or hybrid feminine form to designate a large, extremely strong, vigorous, and hard-to-control mare, reminiscent of a stallion's tempestuous temperament. In a figurative and pejorative sense, the word is used in colloquial language to describe a massive, authoritative, aggressive woman, or one with extraordinary physical strength and energy.
• Harpy — In Greek mythology, a winged monster with the body of a bird of prey and the head of a woman, considered the personification of violent storms and destructive greed. Figuratively, the term describes a cruel, malicious, greedy, or nagging person; in zoology, it designates a species of large, extremely powerful eagle (Harpia harpyja) native to South American rainforests.
• Burnt — Having suffered the destructive or transformative action of fire, intense heat, or a corrosive chemical substance; charred, destroyed by combustion. In medical terms, it describes organic tissues affected by a burn; broadly and figuratively, it refers to a person harmed, severely deceived, or profoundly marked by intense passion or emotional suffering.
• Armory — An establishment, depot, or factory intended for the construction, repair, maintenance, and storage of weaponry, ammunition, and military equipment; (figuratively) the totality of means, arguments, or resources available to someone to achieve a goal or conduct a dispute. In an international sports context, the term defines the structural identity of the English football club Arsenal FC, historically founded by the munitions workers of Woolwich.
• Cutting edge — The cutting part of an instrument, tool, or bladed weapon; the thin geometric line resulting from the intersection of two polished faces of a blade. In a figurative sense, the term describes a critical, biting, or ironic trait of speech, gaze, or an author's style.
• Aseptized — Having undergone the process of asepticization; fully sterilized, cleaned, or disinfected to destroy pathogenic germs and prevent infections. In a figurative or cultural sense, it describes an environment, speech, or work devoid of originality, rough edges, or elements considered impure, brought to a neutral and artificially controlled state.
• Mythical asp — A mythological monster or legendary beast shaped like a winged serpent or dragon, present in medieval bestiaries, ancient religious texts (Psalter), and Eastern European folklore; (figuratively, in common language) a wicked, treacherous, malicious, and sharp-tongued woman who structurally sows strife and conflict through gossip or venomous manipulations.
• Own goal — A point, goal, or score made accidentally by a player into their own team's goal or net, credited to the opposing team. Figuratively, the term describes a mistaken action, statement, or decision by which a person damages their own interests, plans, or strategies, self-sabotating.
• Outpost — A military detachment or fortified point located at a distance ahead of the main forces, responsible for scouting the enemy, gathering intelligence, and preventing surprise attacks. Figuratively, the term describes an advanced position, branch, or base of operations within a cultural, scientific, commercial, or ideological field located in a new or hostile territory.
• Outpost — A military detachment or fortified point located at a distance ahead of the main forces, responsible for scouting the enemy, gathering intelligence, and preventing surprise attacks. Figuratively, the term describes an advanced position, branch, or base of operations within a cultural, scientific, commercial, or ideological field located in a new or hostile territory.
• Proscenium — The front part of a theater stage, located in front of the main curtain, projecting toward the auditorium and in close proximity to the orchestra or the audience; proscenium. Figuratively, a position of maximum visibility, limelight, or leading role occupied by a person, idea, or event in public, political, cultural, or social life.
• Little beetle — A popular regional name attributed to small insects, ground beetles, or, in certain local dialects, small, cautious bird species. Figuratively and pejoratively, the term describes a small, old, and fastidious woman, or a stingy, reclusive person who spends their time hoarding insignificant items.
• Baboon — A large Old World monkey of the genus Papio, native to African savannahs and semi-deserts, as well as parts of the Arabian Peninsula, characterized by a dog-like muzzle, powerful canine teeth, and highly complex social behavior structured around a strict group hierarchy. Metaphorically and pejoratively, the term is used to describe a coarse, uneducated, violent person exhibiting uncivilized behavior.