relay - relé

noun, technical - a device that receives and passes on a signal or an electric current, often used to control a larger electrical system or circuit

bodyguard - osobní strážce, člen ochranky

noun - a person employed to protect someone from physical harm, typically a prominent person such as a celebrity, political figure, or high-profile individual

shortcake - máslové sušenky, čajové pečivo

noun, British English - a type of rich biscuit or cookie, similar to shortbread, made from a dough high in fat content, resulting in a crumbly texture

ladder - žebříček (hierarchický apod.)

noun - a series of stages or levels in a process, system, or hierarchy that someone progresses through, especially in a career or social status

dumbbell - činka, jednoruční činka, jednoručka

noun - a short bar with a weight or a set of weights at each end that is used to make your arm muscles stronger

baton - hůlka, hůlka mažoretky, mažoretková hůlka

noun - a long stick that is held, spun and thrown in the air by a majorette or someone marching in front of a band

 

stand - kiosek, stánek

noun - a stall or a small shop at which people can buy things or get information, especially in the street or at a market

 

chain store - řetězový obchod, filiálka

noun - a shop that is one of a series of shops that belong to a single company, these shops usually sell the same products

merry-go-round - kolotoč (na hřišti)

noun - a disc-like structure (in a playground, in a park etc.) that kids can sit on, which goes around when someone pushes it

 

gerbera - gerbera

noun - a popular decorative garden plant with a single beautiful white, yellow, orange, red or pink flower (which may look a little like sunflower)

cough - kašlat, zakašlat

verb - to produce a rough noise and push air out of your throat suddenly, usually as a result of a cold or another illness

ape - op, lidoop

noun - a large animal similar to a monkey without a tail or very short tail, it can usually walk upright and is very intelligent

window - okno

noun - a flat piece of glass in a wooden or plastic frame in a wall, it usually opens, and you can look through it

rampart - hradba, val (ochranný), příkop, násep

noun - a defensive wall or bank, often made of earth or stone, built to protect a fortified place, such as a castle or city

 

euphemism - eufemismus, eufemizmus

noun - a phrase or a word that is used to replace a word that might offend someone or make them feel unpleasant or embarrassed