a sudden or disastrous event that destroys or changes a whole region or system
kataklyzma, pohroma
a person, thing, or event that provokes or accelerates change or activity by introducing new perspectives or actions
katalyzátor, spouštěč
a large weapon that was used in ancient times to throw stones or other objects with great force
katapult, balista
a large waterfall where water rushes forcefully over a height
vodopád, katarakt
the degree of roundness exhibited by a three-dimensional object
kulovitost, zaoblenost
(geometry) a round 3D shape like a ball that is slightly flattened at the top and bottom points
sferoid, rotační elipsoid
a measuring tool used to determine the roundness of a curved surface
sférometr, měřicí nástroj používaný k určení kulatosti zakřiveného povrchu
someone who moves from one country to another with the intention of settling there permanently
emigrant, migrant
to leave one's own country in order to live in a foreign country
emigrovat, přestěhovat se do zahraničí
to disturb or unsettle someone, causing them to feel worried or uneasy
znepokojit, rušit
a disruption or disturbance of a normal state of mind or emotions
porucha, nepokoj
to temporarily stitch two pieces of fabric together with long, loose stitches that can later be easily removed
přišpendlit, bastlovat
a fortified structure extending from a wall, typically angled, for defensive purposes
bastion, opevnění
someone who spends or uses resources recklessly or wastefully
marnotratník, plýtvač
impressively great in amount or degree
ohromný, značný
a remarkable example of a particular quality, skill, or achievement
zázrak, div
an individual, often a leader or authority figure, who possesses the power to create laws, particularly not directly elected by the people
zákonodárce, dárce zákonů
someone who can write or approve a law as a member of a legislative body, usually elected by people
zákonodárce, poslanec
