verb, formal
-
to state or argue something strongly, especially in a formal context or in disagreement
contend
- zápasit, bojovat, potýkat se
BrE
/kən'tend/
AmE
/kən'tend/
verb
-
to struggle or compete against someone or something difficult, often in order to win or survive
cinder
- škvára, struska
BrE
/'sɪndə/
AmE
/'sɪndər/
noun, technical
-
the residue left after the combustion of coal, refuse, or metal ore, consisting mostly of ash, mineral fragments, and unburned material