varear

Senses

1. 1.

   to beat or strike with a stick/rod

   to hit repeatedly with a stick or vara to knock fruit from trees

2. 2.

   to thrash or whip

   to strike as a form of punishment or vigorous action

Examples

• "Los agricultores varea las ramas para recoger las aceitunas."

  The farmers beat the branches to harvest the olives.

• "Se usa un palo para varear los frutos secos del árbol."

  A stick is used to strike and knock dry fruits from the tree.

• "Varea la rama con cuidado para no dañar el árbol."

  Beat the branch carefully so as not to damage the tree.

Usage

Varear is a regional/agricultural verb commonly used in Spanish-speaking countries, especially in Mediterranean agriculture (olives, almonds, etc.). It is often used in the third person singular present (varea) or infinitive form. The instrument used is typically called una vara (a stick or pole).