Enxaneta
/ənʃəˈnɛtə/
CA
A child or young person who climbs to the top of a human tower (castell) in the Catalan tradition of castells
L'enxaneta puja ràpidament al capdamunt del castell de nou.
The enxaneta climbs quickly to the top of the nine-story human tower.
Etymology
Derived from the Catalan word "xanca," meaning "leg," with the prefix en-, referring to the small climber's position climbing up through the legs of the lower levels of the tower.
Memory Aid
Think of 'en' as in 'on top' and 'xaneta' sounding similar to 'canyon' — the enxaneta climbs up through the gaps (like canyons) between other people's legs to reach the top.
Collocations
enxaneta del castellfer d'enxaneta
Synonyms
pilarer