Cesta

5 lettersnoun

Updated February 2026

Definition

A curved basket strapped to the wrist, used to catch and throw the ball in jai alai.

“The player hurled the ball at tremendous speed using the cesta.”

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"Cesta" contains 5 unique letters. It includes common vowels which helps with elimination.

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