lass - dívka, holka, děvče

noun, British English - a girl (used mainly in Scotland and in the north of England)

asphalt - asfalt

noun - a black, sticky material used for making road surfaces that, when hardened, becomes a smooth, solid surface for vehicles to drive on

rumble strip - čára s akustickým a vibračním efektem, varovný pruh, akustický pruh, zvukový pás

noun - a series of small bumps or grooves on the road that make noise and vibration when driven over, used to warn drivers

 

vignette - viněta, kresba, ornament (např. na začátku kapitoly)

noun, formal - a decorative element or design, often without a clearly defined border, used to enhance the aesthetic of a page, especially in books

 

Pritt Stick - lepicí tyčinka, lepidlo

noun - (trademark) a tube-shaped tool that helps spread a substance that is used to stick two pieces of something together (e.g. paper)

 

rudder - kormidlo

noun - a flat, movable device attached to the rear of a boat or aircraft, used for steering and controlling the direction of movement

fingerprint - otisk prstu

noun - a mark made by a person's finger which shows the lines on the skin, usually used by the police to identify criminals

olive - oliva

noun - a small slightly bitter fruit, it is usually green or black, it is used to make oil or eaten in salads etc.

mistletoe - jmelí

noun - a plant that is used as a Christmas decoration, when a man and a woman meet under it, they have to kiss

 

decal - obtisk

noun, American English - a picture or symbol printed on a special kind of paper that can be used to put the picture onto another surface

plaster - sádra

noun - white powder mixed with water becomes hard as it dries, often used to prevent a broken part of the body from moving

 

platinum - platina

noun - (the chemical element of atomic number 78) a heavy precious metal used in jewellery, electric contacts etc., it is resistant to corrosion

 

manganese - mangan

noun - (the chemical element of atomic number 25) a hard metal similar to iron, it is used in making steel and other alloys

 

comparative - komparativ, druhý stupeň přídavných jmen či příslovcí

noun - the form of an adverb or an adjective that is used to compare two things (such as 'better', 'taller' or 'more interesting')

camouflage - maskování, kamufláž

noun - a way of hiding by means of using the colour of the surroundings; the materials and colours used in the army to make their units difficult to see