truncate - zkrátit, osekat, seseknout, seříznout, zestručnit, uříznout konec

verb, formal - to make something shorter by cutting off a part of it

tater - kobzola, ertepla, zemák, brambor

noun, informal - a potato (informal)

cuke - okurka

noun, informal - a short form of the noun 'cucumber'

 

pretext - záminka, výmluva

noun - a reason that someone gives to hide their real reason for doing something

front yard - předzahrádka, prostor před domem

noun - an area of land in front of a house, usually covered with grass or plants

 

cadence - kadence, rytmus, intonace, spád

noun - the rhythm and flow of sounds or words, especially in speech or music

 

defamatory - pomlouvačný, hanlivý, urážlivý, nactiutrhačný

adjective, formal - intended to harm someone’s reputation by saying or writing false or negative things about them

cleaning agent - čisticí prostředek, čisticí přípravek, šistidlo

noun - a substance used to remove dirt, stains, or germs, especially from surfaces

 

houseboat - hausbót, obytná loď

noun - a boat that is designed or modified to be used as a home

shredder - skartovačka, drtič, řezačka (na papír, odpad, potravu apod.)

noun - a machine that cuts something into small pieces, especially paper, food, or waste material

stash - ukrýt, uschovat, ulít, ulít si

verb - to hide something in a secret or safe place

mains - rozvodná síť, vedení, přívod, potrubí, rozvod, síť (vody, elektřin, plynu)

noun - the system of pipes or wires that carry water, gas, or electricity into a building

 

rechargeable - dobíjecí (baterie apod.)

adjective - able to be filled with electricity again after being used

furlough - poslat na nucenou dovolenou, dočasně propustit z práce

verb - to tell or allow someone, especially an employee, to stop working temporarily

furlough - dovolená z vojenské služby, opušťák

noun - a temporary leave of absence from military duty