a sudden or disastrous event that destroys or changes a whole region or system

cataclisma
a person, thing, or event that provokes or accelerates change or activity by introducing new perspectives or actions

catalizzatore
a large weapon that was used in ancient times to throw stones or other objects with great force

catapulta

(geometry) a round 3D shape like a ball that is slightly flattened at the top and bottom points

sferoide
a measuring tool used to determine the roundness of a curved surface

sferometro

someone who moves from one country to another with the intention of settling there permanently

emigrante
to disturb or unsettle someone, causing them to feel worried or uneasy

perturbare, disturbare

a disruption or disturbance of a normal state of mind or emotions

perturbazione, disturbo

to temporarily stitch two pieces of fabric together with long, loose stitches that can later be easily removed

bastire, imbastire

a fortified structure extending from a wall, typically angled, for defensive purposes

bastione

someone who spends or uses resources recklessly or wastefully

dissipatore, prodigioso

a remarkable example of a particular quality, skill, or achievement

prodigio, meraviglia

an individual, often a leader or authority figure, who possesses the power to create laws, particularly not directly elected by the people

legislatore, donatore di leggi

