topcoat - krycí nátěr, vrchní nátěr

noun - the last layer of paint or similar substance that you put on a surface

 

set-off - vyrovnání dluhu zápočtem, zápočet

noun, British English, technical - the act of paying less money to somebody because they owe you money too

 

cloche - dámský klobouček (ve tvaru zvonu)

noun - a woman's hat in the shape of a bell, worn mostly in the 1920s

grey - šedá barva

noun - the color of an elephant or a mouse, it's something between white and black

 

outburst - výlev, vzplanutí, propuknutí, výbuch

noun - a sudden increase in an activity, or a sudden strong expression of an emotion

 

gaudiness - křiklavost, extravagantnost, okázalost

noun - the state of being extravagant, using bright colours, standing out from the rest etc.

grass snake - užovka, užovka obojková

noun - a type of non-venomous snake (Natrix natrix) that lives in Europe and Asia

 

bottom - spodní, dolní

adjective - below something else, usually something of the same type; or in the lowest position

hardening - otužování

noun - the process of becoming resistant to cold weather, imrpoving one's fitness and immunity etc.

tinsel - vánoční třásně, lameta

noun - thin strips of shiny material used to decorate Christmas trees or other festive displays

 

lessee - nájemce

noun, formal - someone who uses someone else's house, building or piece of land on a lease

wedge - dílek, kousek (koláče, sýra apod.)

noun - a piece of food (a cake, a pie etc.) that has one pointed end

 

doomsday - soudný konec, konec světa

adjective - the end of the world, Christians believe that people will be judged by God

diversion - objížďka

noun, British English - a longer route that you have to take because of a closed road etc.

 

buckwheat - pohanka

noun - a type of small dark grain used for making flour and for feeding animals