noun
-
an instrument with a long handle and a broad blade used for picking up or moving earth, snow, sand etc.
radar
- radar
BrE
/'reɪdɑ:/
AmE
/'reɪdɑ:r/
noun
-
a system that can find the position of objects by using radio waves, it is usually used for military purposes
pincers
- kleště, štípačky
BrE
/'pɪnsəz/
AmE
/'pɪnsərz/
noun
-
an instrument made by two crossed pieces of metal, it is used for holding things firmly, pulling out nails etc.
liquorice
- lékořice
BrE
/'lɪkrɪʃ/
AmE
/'lɪkrɪʃ/
noun
-
black substance made using the roots of the liquorice plant, it can be used in medicine or eaten as sweets
lanyard
- šňůrka na krk, šňůra kolem krku (na zavěšení píšťalky, jmenovky apod.)
BrE
/'lænjəd/
AmE
/'lænjərd/
noun
-
a long cord or strap worn around the neck or wrist, used for holding things like keys, ID cards, or badges
sifter
- prosévačka, sítko (např. na mouku)
BrE
/'sɪftə/
AmE
/'sɪftər/
noun
-
a container with a handle that has a fine mesh in the bottom used for aerating flour and removing large clumps
sink
- dřez
BrE
/'sɪŋk/
AmE
/'sɪŋk/
noun
-
a large container in your kitchen, it has got water taps and is used for washing things in, e.g. the dishes
facility
- zařízení, instituce
BrE
/fə'sɪlɪti/
AmE
/fə'sɪlət̬i/
noun
-
a building in a town or city that is used for a particular activity, e.g. a swimming pool, a stadium etc.
firework
- rachejtle, petarda
BrE
/'faɪəwɜ:k/
AmE
/'faɪərwɜ:rk/
noun
-
a device that produces a visual display or a loud noise, often used for entertainment purposes, especially during celebrations or events
sponge
- houba
BrE
/'spʌndʒ/
AmE
/'spʌndʒ/
noun
-
a piece of soft material full of small holes, it is used for washing things with, because it easily hold water
arsenic
- arzen
BrE
/'ɑ:snɪk/
AmE
/'ɑ:rsnɪk/
noun
-
(the chemical element of atomic number 33) a very poisonous semimetal that is sometimes used in insecticides and in some alloys
cloak
- plášť
BrE
/'kləʊk/
AmE
/'kloʊk/
noun
-
a loose piece of clothing that has no sleeves, you fasten it around the neck (it was used in the past)
marshmallow
- maršmeloun, pěnový bonbon, žužu
BrE
/ˌmɑ:ʃ'mæləʊ/
AmE
/'mɑ:rʃ'meloʊ/
noun
-
a soft, sweet, white or pink candy made of sugar, gelatin, and air, often toasted over a fire or used in desserts
trolley
- tramvaj
BrE
/'trɒli/
AmE
/'trɑ:li/
noun, American English
-
a vehicle that runs on rails, typically powered by electricity from overhead wires, and is used for public transportation on city streets
streetcar
- tramvaj
BrE
/'stri:tkɑ:/
AmE
/'stri:tkɑ:r/
noun, American English
-
a vehicle that runs on rails, typically powered by electricity from overhead wires, and is used for public transportation on city streets