cinder block - tvárnice, škvárobetonová tvárnice

noun, technical - a large, rectangular building block made from a mixture of concrete and industrial cinders, typically hollow and used in construction for walls and foundations

horse chestnut - kaštan, nejedlý kaštan, koňský kaštan, jírovec maďal

noun - a large tree with white and pink flowers that produces shiny brown nuts that grow inside cases; or the nut of such a tree

 

drainpipe - okapová roura, dešťový svod

noun - a pipe that carries rainwater away from the roof of a building, or a pipe that carries dirty waste water away from a building

pupa - kukla

noun - the life stage of some insects that occurs between the larva and adult stages, during which the insect is typically inactive and undergoes transformation

 

sewerage - kanalizace (odvod odpadních vod)

noun - the system of pipes, drains, and infrastructure used for carrying away wastewater and sewage from buildings and streets to treatment facilities or disposal sites

storm drain - dešťová kanalizace, dešťová stoka

noun - a system of pipes or channels designed to carry rainwater from streets, sidewalks, and other surfaces into a drainage system or natural water bodies

 

trust - svěřenectví, správa majetku

noun - an arrangement by which an organization or someone has legal control of someone else's money or property, usually until they reach a particular age

 

capillary - vlásečnice

noun - a tiny blood vessel that connects arteries and veins, allowing for the exchange of nutrients, oxygen, and waste products between blood and surrounding tissues

blade - lopatka (např. turbíny), list (např vrtule)

noun - a thin, flat, or pointed part of an object that cuts through air, water, or another substance, such as a propeller, turbine, or fan

place mat - prostírání, podložka pod talíř

noun - a flat covering, often made of fabric, plastic, or paper, placed on a table to protect its surface and enhance its appearance during meals

spirit level - vodováha

noun - a tool with a glass tube filled liquid with a bubble of air inside that is used to check whether a surface is flat

level - vodováha

noun - a tool with a glass tube filled liquid with a bubble of air inside that is used to check whether a surface is flat

 

face mask - pleťová maska

noun - a cream that is left on your face for a short period of time and then removed, used to make your skin look better

cone - kornout

noun - a container that has a pointed bottom and round sides, often made of paper, plastic, or sometimes edible biscuit (to eat ice cream from)

 

corner shop - večerka (obchod)

noun, British English - a place where you can buy food, newspapers, toiletries etc., usually located in a residential part of a town and has long opening hours