auxiliary - pomocný, přídavný, záložní

adjective - used if the main thing fails etc., serving as support or backup

 

be up - dít se (s někým), být za problém

verb, informal - used when asking what is going on or what is the problem

adjustable spanner - francouzský klíč (nářadí)

noun, British English - am adjustable wrench that can be used with any size of bolts

 

sour cream - zakysaná smetana

noun - thick light cream that tastes sour and is used especially in cooking

 

canteen - čutora, polní láhev

noun - a kind of bottle for carrying water etc. used especially by soldiers

cotton - bavlna

noun - a plant that is used for making clothes, e.g. T-shirts etc.

cork - korek

noun - a light material that is used for sealing bottles of wine, etc.

cage - klec, klícka

noun - a box made of wires used for keeping birds or other animals

 

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)

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

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

 

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

 

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.