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boatswain
boatswain
[Podstatné jméno]

a petty officer on a warship responsible for rigging, anchors, boats, and deck equipment

lodivod, palubní důstojník

lodivod, palubní důstojník

Ex: The boatswain oversaw the repair of the ship's rigging after it was damaged in the storm. 
contretemps
contretemps
[Podstatné jméno]

a slight disagreement or an unpleasant event that causes embarrassment

drobný nedorozumění

drobný nedorozumění

Ex: Their evening was interrupted by a minor contretemps over the choice of restaurant. 
mountebank
mountebank
[Podstatné jméno]

a charlatan or trickster who deceives others, especially for financial gain

šarlatán, podvodník

šarlatán, podvodník

Ex: The mountebank swindled unsuspecting investors with his Ponzi scheme, leaving many in financial ruin. 
playwright
playwright
[Podstatné jméno]

someone who writes plays for the TV, radio, or theater

dramatik, autor her

dramatik, autor her

Ex: The playwright received critical acclaim for her latest production. 
anode
anode
[Podstatné jméno]

a positively charged electrode in an electrical device where oxidation occurs, resulting in the release of electrons

anoda, kladná elektroda

anoda, kladná elektroda

Ex: The anode of the X-ray tube emits electrons when heated, producing X-rays for medical imaging. 
hygiene
hygiene
[Podstatné jméno]

practices that promote cleanliness and health, involving personal care, sanitation, and the maintenance of a clean environment

hygiena

hygiena

Ex: Washing hands with soap and water is a fundamental hygiene practice to prevent the spread of germs. 
amble
amble
[Podstatné jméno]

a leisurely, slow, unhurried walk

procházka, pomalá chůze

procházka, pomalá chůze

Ex: They enjoyed a peaceful amble through the park, taking in the sights and sounds of nature. 
motto
motto
[Podstatné jméno]

a brief statement or phrase that represents the guiding beliefs or ideals of an individual, family, or institution

motto, heslo

motto, heslo

Ex: The school's motto, "Perseverance and Excellence," inspires students to strive for success. 
Canaanite
Canaanite
[Podstatné jméno]

the ancient Semitic language spoken by the Canaanite peoples in the region of Canaan

kanaánština

kanaánština

Ex: The Canaanite language was spoken by the ancient inhabitants of the region before the arrival of the Israelites. 
tourniquet
tourniquet
[Podstatné jméno]

a device, such as a bandage, piece of fabric, etc. that arrests bleeding by applying pressure to the wound

škrtidlo, tlakový obvaz

škrtidlo, tlakový obvaz

Ex: The medic applied a tourniquet to stop the soldier's severe bleeding. 
conduit
conduit
[Podstatné jméno]

a pipe, tube, or channel that is used to protect, enclose, or route electrical wires, cables, or other utilities for the purpose of safe and organized transmission

potrubí, trubka

potrubí, trubka

Ex: The electrical conduit protects the wiring from physical damage and ensures safety in the industrial facility. 
pinnacle
pinnacle
[Podstatné jméno]

a part of something that is considered the most prominent or successful

vrchol, vyvrcholení

vrchol, vyvrcholení

Ex: Winning the Nobel Prize was the pinnacle of her career. 
precedent
precedent
[Podstatné jméno]

a topic or matter that has been previously discussed or addressed

precedens, předchozí příklad

precedens, předchozí příklad

Ex: In our discussions, we always refer back to the precedent set by our previous decisions to maintain consistency. 
midwife
midwife
[Podstatné jméno]

a person, particularly a woman, whose occupation is helping a woman during childbirth

porodní asistentka, bába

porodní asistentka, bába

Ex: The midwife checked the mother's health before delivery. 
mores
mores
[Podstatné jméno]

the customs and values of a society that characterize it

mravy, hodnoty

mravy, hodnoty

Ex: The mores of a traditional society often dictate strict gender roles and expectations for behavior. 
ice floe
ice floe
[Podstatné jméno]

a large piece of floating ice that has broken off from an ice sheet and is floating on the water

kra, plovoucí ledová kra

kra, plovoucí ledová kra

Ex: The ship carefully navigated through the floes as it made its way through the Arctic waters. 
culvert
culvert
[Podstatné jméno]

a structure, typically made of concrete or metal, that allows water to flow under a road, railway, or other obstruction, helping to prevent flooding and maintain the natural flow of water

propustek, odvodňovací trubka

propustek, odvodňovací trubka

Ex: The workers installed a new culvert under the highway to improve drainage and prevent flooding during heavy rains. 
ravine
ravine
[Podstatné jméno]

a deep narrow valley with steep sides, usually worn by a stream

rokle,  údolí

rokle, údolí

Ex: The ravine cut through the forest, its steep sides marked by erosion from the flowing creek at its base. 
to hazard
to hazard
[sloveso]

to put someone or something at danger or risk

ohrozit, riskovat

ohrozit, riskovat

Ex: Neglecting safety procedures can hazard the well-being of workers. 
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