estaca
- A stake or post, typically used in construction or agriculture to support structures or plants. nounThe farmer drove an estaca into the ground to support the growing tomato plants.Builders used an estaca to mark the boundaries of the new property.
- A point of reference or a starting point, often used metaphorically. nounThe project manager used the initial meeting as an estaca to guide the team's progress.In negotiations, the initial offer served as an estaca for further discussions.