stinger - žihadlo

noun, American English - a sharp thing used by some insects as a weapon, e.g. bees, wasps etc.

 

sire - samec, plemeník, otec (zvířete), hřebec (v chovu)

noun, technical - the male parent of an animal, especially a stallion that is used for breeding

down jacket - péřová bunda, péřovka

noun - a jacket filled with the soft feathers from ducks or geese, used for warmth

 

benchmark - měřítko, srovnávací ukazatel, standard, srovnávací kritérium, poměřovací ukazatel

noun - a standard or point of reference used for comparison in evaluating performance or quality

utility knife - řezák, vylamovací nůž

noun - a versatile cutting tool with a retractable, replaceable blade, used for cutting various materials

linen closet - prádelník, skříň na prádlo

noun, American English - a storage cabinet used for keeping household linens such as sheets, towels, and tablecloths

linen cupboard - prádelník, skříň na prádlo

noun, British English - a storage cabinet used for keeping household linens such as sheets, towels, and tablecloths

livery - barevné provedení, firemní zbarvení, typické barvy (pro něco)

noun, British English - the distinctive colours and design used on vehicles, especially aircraft, trains, or company cars

 

loony bin - blázinec, cvokhaus

noun, informal - a hospital for people who are mentally ill (used humorously or as an insult)

 

by and large - v podstatě, celkově

phrase - used when you are saying something about a situation and you considered everything together

 

crest - erbovní znak

noun - a design that is used as the symbol of a family, organization or town

 

Tupperware - plastové dózy s víčkem (obchodní značka)

noun - (trademark) a range of plastic containers with lids that are used in the kitchen

 

buckwheat - pohanka

noun - a type of small dark grain used for making flour and for feeding animals

carrier - nosič, přepravka, nosítko, přenašeč

noun - a person that carries something or a thing that is used for carrying something

 

menthol - mentol

noun - a chemical found in peppermint that is used in making medicine, chewing gum etc.