a short statement or phrase that encapsulates a general truth, principle, or rule of behavior, often offering guidance or wisdom

maxim, pravidlo
a protective sheath for a sword, dagger, or other bladed weapon

pochva, koryto
the latest fashion trend or style of the time

vogue, móda
a piece of fabric used to wrap a deceased person's body for burial or cremation

plátno, pohřební rubáš
a task, duty, or responsibility that someone is required to fulfill, often implying a burden or difficulty associated with it

povinnost, břemeno
a representative or characteristic sample that is examined or analyzed to gain insights or understanding of a particular group or category

vzorek, specimen
a privilege, advantage, or benefit that is obtained or enjoyed as a result of one's position, status, or relationship

výhoda, privilegium
the act of surrounding the enemy, a town, etc. and cutting off their supplies so that they would surrender

obléhání, sieg
a territory or area of land governed by a monarch or sovereign ruler

království, říše
a large crack or fissure, especially in a glacier or ice sheet

trhlina, skalní prasklina
a musical composition that is written for one or more solo instruments and accompanied by an orchestra with three movements

koncert, koncertní skladba
the symbol & used in writing to signify the word 'and'

ampersand, a znak
the front line or leading contingent of an army or military force

předvoj, vanguard
a small remaining amount or part of a thing after it has been taken, used, etc.

zbytek, reziduum
an official responsible for maintaining law and order in a specific district or community

strážník, policista
the distance below the top surface of something

hloubka, hloubkový rozměr
an individual who criticizes and attacks beliefs, ideas, customs, etc. that are generally cherished or accepted

ikonařeč, ikonoklast
a small opening that allows air, water, or other substances to flow into or out of a confined space or container

vstup, vložka
a dishonest individual who behaves outside of societal norms or laws, often engaging in deceitful or unlawful activities

podvodník, lump
a woman who enjoys flirting or teasing romantic interest, often without intending a serious commitment

koketa, flirtující žena
