weight
weight - závaží (k vážení či zatížení), činka, kotouč činky
BrE
/'weɪt/
AmE
/'weɪt/

noun - a piece of metal that weighs a particular amount used to measure how heavy something is or to weigh something down; it is also lifted as a sport

 
pussy - slaboch, padavka
BrE
/'pʊsi/
AmE
/'pʊsi/

noun, informal - a man or a boy who is not behaving in a very man-like way, esp. one who shows he's afraid or cries in front of other men

 
sissy - slaboch, padavka
BrE
/'sɪsi/
AmE
/'sɪsi/

noun, informal - a man or a boy who is not behaving in a very man-like way, esp. one who shows he's afraid or cries in front of other men

lightning conductor
lightning conductor - hromosvod
BrE
/ˌlaɪtnɪŋ kən'dʌktə/
AmE
/ˌlaɪt̬nɪŋ kən'dʌktər/

noun, British English - a metal rod on top of a building which is connected to the ground with a wire, it is used to protect the building when there is lightning

lightning rod
lightning rod - hromosvod
BrE
/'laɪtnɪŋˌrɒd/
AmE
/'laɪtnɪŋˌrɑ:d/

noun, American English - a metal rod on top of a building which is connected to the ground with a wire, it is used to protect the building when there is lightning

cartwheel
cartwheel - hvězda, přemet stranou (v gymnastice)
BrE
/'kɑ:twi:l/
AmE
/'kɑ:rtwi:l/

noun - a gymnastic move similar to a handspring in which your body rotates sideways (like a wheel, your arms and legs will look like the spokes of a wheel)

 
gift token - dárková poukázka
BrE
/'gɪft ˌtəʊkən/
AmE
/'gɪft ˌtoʊkən/

noun, British English - a piece of paper that is usually given to someone as a present and that can be exchanged for a service or for some goods in a shop

 
gift certificate - dárková poukázka
BrE
/ˌgɪft sə'tɪfɪkət/
AmE
/ˌgɪft sər'tɪfɪkət/

noun, American English - a piece of paper that is usually given to someone as a present and that can be exchanged for a service or for some goods in a shop

spare part
spare part - náhradní díl, náhradní součástka
BrE
/ˌspeə'pɑ:t/
AmE
/ˌsper'pɑ:rt/

noun - an extra or replacement component that can be used to repair or replace a part of a machine, vehicle, or other equipment when it fails or becomes worn out

croquette
croquette - kroketa (bramborová, masová apod.)
BrE
/krəʊ'ket/
AmE
/kroʊ'ket/

noun - a small roll of minced meat, fish, or mashed potato, often combined with a binding agent such as eggs or breadcrumbs, that is breaded and deep-fried or baked

 
sanction - sankce
BrE
/'sæŋkʃn/
AmE
/'sæŋkʃn/

noun - an action taken by one country (or group of countries) to punish another country, for example by stopping trade or freezing money, usually because that country did something wrong

coupon
coupon - poukaz, poukázka, kupón (slevový apod.)
BrE
/'ku:pɒn/
AmE
/'ku:pɑ:n/

noun - a small piece of printed paper or an online code that gives you a discount or a special offer on a product or service, often used during a purchase

 
understudy - záskok (herecký), náhradník (herecký)
BrE
/'ʌndəˌstʌdi/
AmE
/'ʌndərˌstʌdi/

noun - a member of the ensemble who performs their own small role nightly but is trained to take over a leading role if the primary actor is unable to perform

snap fastener
snap fastener - druk, cvoček, patentka, patentní knoflík
BrE
/'snæpˌfɑ:snə/
AmE
/'snæpˌfæsnər/

noun, British English - a small fastener used in clothing and accessories, consisting of two interlocking discs that close with a sharp click when pressed together and can be pulled apart by force

press stud
press stud - druk, cvoček, patentka, patentní knoflík
BrE
/'presˌstʊʌd/
AmE
/'presˌstʊʌd/

noun, British English - a small fastener used in clothing and accessories, consisting of two interlocking discs that close with a sharp click when pressed together and can be pulled apart by force