verb
-
to damage something badly, usually in a way that it cannot function any more or can be used no longer
sunflower
- slunečnice
BrE
/'sʌnflaʊə/
AmE
/'sʌnflaʊər/
noun
-
a plant with a large yellow flower that produces edible seeds (which are used to make oil and other things)
wedge
- klín (tvar)
BrE
/'wedʒ/
AmE
/'wedʒ/
noun
-
a piece of wood or metal with one pointed end that is used to prevent something from rolling or sliding
A.D.
- našeho letopočtu, léta Páně
BrE
/ˌeɪ'di:/
AmE
/ˌeɪ'di:/
phrase
-
an abbreviation that means 'Anno Domini", used to show that the date we are speaking about was after year zero
shackle
- okov
BrE
/'ʃækl/
AmE
/'ʃækl/
noun
-
one of the two metal pieces connected with a chain that are used to tie a prisoner's wrists or ankles
bubble wrap
- bublinková fólie
BrE
/'bʌbl ræp/
AmE
/'bʌbl ræp/
noun
-
a plastic sheet that is covered with many pockets filled with air, it is usually used to protect fragile items
triangle
- trojúhelník (pravítko)
BrE
/'traɪæŋgl/
AmE
/'traɪæŋgl/
noun, American English
-
an instrument in the shape of a right-angled triangle which used in geometry to draw straight lines and angles
set square
- trojúhelník (pravítko)
BrE
/'set skweə/
AmE
/'set skwer/
noun, British English
-
an instrument in the shape of a right-angled triangle which used in geometry to draw straight lines and angles
forceps
- kleště (lékařské)
BrE
/'fɔ:seps/
AmE
/'fɔ:rseps/
noun
-
a medical tool made up of two long parts connected in the middle, used to hold and/or pull something
stilt
- pilota, sloupek (pro vyvýšení budovy nad vodu apod.)
BrE
/'stɪlt/
AmE
/'stɪlt/
noun
-
one of several wooden (or concrete etc.) posts that are used to support a house above the ground, water etc.
fixture
- držák, úchyt, háček (na zdi, stropu)
BrE
/'fɪkstʃə/
AmE
/'fɪkstʃər/
noun
-
a hook or a similar object on the wall or ceiling that can be used to hang or attach something
fur
- kožešina
BrE
/'fɜ:/
AmE
/'fɜ:r/
noun
-
the skin of a dead animal with the hair still on it that is usually used to make coats etc.
decanter
- karafa, dekantační nádoba
BrE
/dɪ'kæntə/
AmE
/dɪ'kæntər/
noun
-
a decorative glass or crystal bottle, typically with a stopper, used for serving wine, whiskey, or other liquids, often to allow them to breathe or to present them elegantly
throw
- uspořádat (např. oslavu), dát (např. ránu), mít (např. záchvat)
BrE
/'θrəʊ/
AmE
/'θroʊ/
verb
-
a verb used in some collocations that means to organize (such as a party), to give (such as a punch), to have (such as a fit or a tantrum)
change purse
- peněženka, mincovka, peněženka na drobné
BrE
/'tʃeɪnʒˌpɜ:s/
AmE
/'tʃeɪnʒˌpɜ:rs/
noun
-
a small container, often with a clasp, used for carrying coins