noun
-
a loop tied at the end of a rope and as you pull at the rope, the loop will get smaller and tighter
glove box
- přihrádka spolujezdce (v přední části vozu)
BrE
/'glʌv ˌbɒks/
AmE
/'glʌv ˌbɑ:ks/
noun, American English
-
a small space at the front of the car opposite the front seats where you can put small things (e.g. gloves, wallet etc.)
niche
- mezera na trhu, specifický segment
BrE
/'ni:ʃ/
AmE
/'ni:ʃ/
noun
-
selling or trying to sell a specific product or service to a specific group of people, usually something that no one is selling
blade
- lopatka (např. turbíny), list (např vrtule)
BrE
/'bleɪd/
AmE
/'bleɪd/
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
BrE
/'pleɪsˌmæt/
AmE
/'pleɪsˌmæt/
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
capillary
- vlásečnice
BrE
/kə'pɪləri/
AmE
/'kæpəleri/
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
cinder block
- tvárnice, škvárobetonová tvárnice
BrE
/'sɪndəˌblɒk/
AmE
/'sɪndərˌblɑ:k/
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
pupa
- kukla
BrE
/'pju:pə/
AmE
/'pju:pə/
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
curtsy
- pukrle
BrE
/'kɜ:tsi/
AmE
/'kɜ:trsi/
noun
-
a respectful movement in which a woman or girl bends her knees slightly and lowers her body as a sign of respect or greeting
sewerage
- kanalizace (odvod odpadních vod)
BrE
/'su:ərɪdʒ/
AmE
/'su:ərɪdʒ/
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
BrE
/'stɔ:m dreɪn/
AmE
/'stɔ:rm dreɪn/
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
hairband
- čelenka, gumička do vlasů
BrE
/'heəbænd/
AmE
/'herbænd/
noun
-
a narrow piece of plastic, fabric, or elastic that people wear on their head to keep their hair back and away from the face