crouch - přikrčení
BrE
/'kraʊtʃ/
AmE
/'kraʊtʃ/

noun - the position of the body in which the knees and the body is slightly bent so that you are closer to the ground

road closure
road closure - uzavírka silnice, uzavírka (silnice)
BrE
/'rəʊdˌkləʊʒə/
AmE
/'roʊdˌkloʊʒər/

noun - a situation when a road is officially blocked so that vehicles cannot use it, usually because of construction, an accident, or an event

bail
bail - kauce
BrE
/'beɪl/
AmE
/'beɪl/

noun - the money that is paid so that a person who is accused of a crime can be free until the day of the trial

 
patent - patent
BrE
/'peɪtnt/
AmE
/'pætnt/

noun - a legal document that gives an inventor the sole rights to his invention (so no one else may make it or sell it etc.)

 
hoard - hromada, zásoba (ukrytá)
BrE
/'hɔ:d/
AmE
/'hɔ:rd/

noun - a large collection of things, usually food or money, that a person hides so that they can use them later and others don't steal them

windmill
windmill - větrník (hračka)
BrE
/'wɪndmɪl/
AmE
/'wɪndmɪl/

noun, British English - a small toy that consists of a wheel of paper or plastic attached at its center to a stick so that it spins when blown by the wind

 
mothball - zakonzervovat, přestat používat (dočasně)
BrE
/'mɒθbɔ:l/
AmE
/'mɑ:θbɔ:l/

verb - to stop using something, especially a plan, project, or piece of equipment, but keep it in good condition so that it can be used again in the future

pinwheel
pinwheel - větrník (hračka)
BrE
/'pɪnwi:l/
AmE
/'pɪnwi:l/

noun, American English - a small toy that consists of a wheel of paper or plastic attached at its center to a stick so that it spins when blown by the wind

lookout tower
lookout tower - rozhledna, pozorovací věž, strážní věž, hláska
BrE
/'lʊkaʊtˌtʌʊə/
AmE
/'lʊkaʊtˌtʌʊər/

noun - a tall structure built in a high or open place so that people can look out over the surrounding area, especially to watch for danger, fires, or other activity

 
bib - rozlišovací dres, sportovní dres s číslem
BrE
/'bɪb/
AmE
/'bɪb/

noun - a piece of cloth with a number on it that is worn over the top part of your body during a sport activity so that people can recognize you

globe
globe - glóbus
BrE
/'gləʊb/
AmE
/'gloʊb/

noun - a ball-shaped object with a map of the world on its surface, it is usually on a stand so that it can be turned around at the same angle as the earth

swag
swag - girlanda, dekorativní průvěs, ozdobný závěs
BrE
/'swæg/
AmE
/'swæg/

noun, formal - an ornamental drapery or garland of flowers and greenery that is fastened at two ends and allowed to hang down in a graceful, curved shape

swag
swag - kořist, lup, úlovek, kradené věci
BrE
/'swæg/
AmE
/'swæg/

noun, dated - money or valuable objects that someone has stolen

swag
swag - reklamní předměty, propagační dárky
BrE
/'swæg/
AmE
/'swæg/

noun, American English, informal - a collection of branded merchandise and promotional products distributed for free at conferences, festivals, or corporate events as a form of advertising

 
subtle - mazaný, rafinovaný, vychytralý, prohnaný
BrE
/'sʌtl/
AmE
/'sʌt̬l/

adjective - clever and indirect in a way that is not obvious; using careful and skilful thinking to achieve something