tune up - naladit, vyladit (hudební nástroj apod.)

verb - to prepare or adjust something, especially a musical instrument, for optimal performance

tune up - seřídit, vyladit, vylepšit (stroj apod.)

verb - to make small adjustments to an engine or other mechanical device to ensure it is working properly and efficiently

ratchet - ráčnový mechanismus, ráčna, rohatka

noun, technical - a device or a part of a machine consisting of a bar or wheel with a set of angled teeth, allowing motion in one direction only, used in tools or mechanisms

pepper shaker - pepřenka (na mletý pepř)

noun, American English - a small container designed to hold ground pepper, typically with small perforations to allow for sprinkling pepper onto food

pepper pot - pepřenka (na mletý pepř)

noun, British English - a container designed to hold ground pepper, typically with small perforations to allow for sprinkling pepper onto food

pepper mill - mlýnek na pepř

noun - a kitchen equipment used for grinding whole peppercorns into ground pepper, often adjustable to control the coarseness of the grind

gravy boat - omáčník (nádoba na omáčku či výpek z masa)

noun - a serving vessel with a handle and spout designed to hold and pour gravy at the table

sauce boat - omáčník (nádoba na omáčku)

noun - a serving vessel with a handle and spout designed to hold and pour sauces at the table

place mat - prostírání, podložka pod talíř

noun - a flat covering, often made of fabric, plastic, or paper, placed on a table to protect its surface and enhance its appearance during meals

chirrup - štěbetání, švitoření, cvrlikání

noun - the sharp high-pitched sounds made by small birds or insects

 

curtail - omezit, seškrtat, zredukovat, snížit, zmenšit

verb, formal - to reduce or limit something, or to stop something before it is finished

vagabond - tulák, vagabund, pobuda

noun, dated - a person who travels from place to place without a permanent home or job

 

hitch - zádrhel, potíž, komplikace, háček

noun - a temporary difficulty or problem that causes a delay or complication

trailer hitch - tažné zařízení (u auta)

noun, technical - a device attached to the rear of a vehicle that allows a trailer to be connected and towed

 

do your head in - štvát, lézt na nervy

verb, British English, informal - to make someone feel extremely annoyed, confused, or frustrated