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1 tail-end
noun (the very end or last part: the tail-end of the procession.) úplný konec -
2 tail-light
noun (the (usually red) light on the back of a car, train etc: He followed the tail-lights of the bus.) koncové světlo -
3 tail
[teil] 1. noun1) (the part of an animal, bird or fish that sticks out behind the rest of its body: The dog wagged its tail; A fish swims by moving its tail.) ocas2) (anything which has a similar function or position: the tail of an aeroplane/comet.) ohon, ocas2. verb(to follow closely: The detectives tailed the thief to the station.) stopovat, sledovat- - tailed- tails 3. interjection(a call showing that a person has chosen that side of the coin when tossing a coin to make a decision etc.) orel- tail-end- tail-light
- tail wind
- tail off* * *• ohon• ocas• konec -
4 pony-tail
noun ((a kind of hairstyle with the) hair tied in a bunch at the back of the head.) ohon -
5 chipmunk
(a type of North American squirrel with a bushy tail and black-and-white-striped back.) deňka (hlodavec)* * *• druh veverky -
6 glow-worm
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7 horsehair
noun, adjective ((of) the hair from a horse's mane or tail: The mattress is stuffed with horsehair; a horsehair mattress.) žíně(ný)* * *• žíně -
8 rattlesnake
noun (a type of poisonous American snake with bony rings in its tail which rattle.) chřestýš* * *• chřestýš -
9 cattail
noun (a tall plant that grows in wet places, with flowers shaped like a cat's tail.) orobinec -
10 swordtail
noun (a tropical fish of fresh water, the male having a long sword-shaped tail.) mečovka -
11 wag
[wæɡ] 1. past tense, past participle - wagged; verb((especially of a dog's tail) to (cause to) move to and fro, especially from side to side: The dog wagged its tail with pleasure.) vrtět2. noun(a single wagging movement: The dog's tail gave a feeble wag.) zavrtění* * *• zavrtění• kývnutí -
12 lash
[læʃ] 1. noun1) (an eyelash: She looked at him through her thick lashes.) řasa2) (a stroke with a whip etc: The sailor was given twenty lashes as a punishment.) rána bičem3) (a thin piece of rope or cord, especially of a whip: a whip with a long, thin lash.) řemínek2. verb1) (to strike with a lash: He lashed the horse with his whip.) bičovat, šlehat2) (to fasten with a rope or cord: All the equipment had to be lashed to the deck of the ship.) přivázat3) (to make a sudden or restless movement (with) (a tail): The tiger crouched in the tall grass, its tail lashing from side to side.) mrskat4) ((of rain) to come down very heavily.) padat v proudech•- lash out* * *• šlehnutí• švihnout• bič• bičovat -
13 hold
I 1. [həuld] past tense, past participle - held; verb1) (to have in one's hand(s) or between one's hands: He was holding a knife; Hold that dish with both hands; He held the little boy's hand; He held the mouse by its tail.) držet2) (to have in a part, or between parts, of the body, or between parts of a tool etc: He held the pencil in his teeth; She was holding a pile of books in her arms; Hold the stamp with tweezers.) držet3) (to support or keep from moving, running away, falling etc: What holds that shelf up?; He held the door closed by leaning against it; Hold your hands above your head; Hold his arms so that he can't struggle.) držet4) (to remain in position, fixed etc when under strain: I've tied the two pieces of string together, but I'm not sure the knot will hold; Will the anchor hold in a storm?) vydržet5) (to keep (a person) in some place or in one's power: The police are holding a man for questioning in connection with the murder; He was held captive.) (za)držet6) (to (be able to) contain: This jug holds two pints; You can't hold water in a handkerchief; This drawer holds all my shirts.) obsahovat; udržet7) (to cause to take place: The meeting will be held next week; We'll hold the meeting in the hall.) konat (se)8) (to keep (oneself), or to be, in a particular state or condition: We'll hold ourselves in readiness in case you send for us; She holds herself very erect.) udržovat se, držet se9) (to have or be in (a job etc): He held the position of company secretary for five years.) zastávat10) (to think strongly; to believe; to consider or regard: I hold that this was the right decision; He holds me (to be) responsible for everyone's mistakes; He is held in great respect; He holds certain very odd beliefs.) mít za to; považovat; chovat11) (to continue to be valid or apply: Our offer will hold until next week; These rules hold under all circumstances.) platit12) ((with to) to force (a person) to do something he has promised to do: I intend to hold him to his promises.) přinutit k dodržení13) (to defend: They held the castle against the enemy.) hájit14) (not to be beaten by: The general realized that the soldiers could not hold the enemy for long.) odolávat15) (to keep (a person's attention): If you can't hold your pupils' attention, you can't be a good teacher.) udržovat16) (to keep someone in a certain state: Don't hold us in suspense, what was the final decision?) udržovat17) (to celebrate: The festival is held on 24 June.) konat se18) (to be the owner of: He holds shares in this company.) vlastnit19) ((of good weather) to continue: I hope the weather holds until after the school sports.) vydržet20) ((also hold the line) (of a person who is making a telephone call) to wait: Mr Brown is busy at the moment - will you hold or would you like him to call you back?) čekat (u telefonu)21) (to continue to sing: Please hold that note for four whole beats.) držet22) (to keep (something): They'll hold your luggage at the station until you collect it.) hlídat23) ((of the future) to be going to produce: I wonder what the future holds for me?) chystat2. noun1) (the act of holding: He caught/got/laid/took hold of the rope and pulled; Keep hold of that rope.) uchopení; držení2) (power; influence: He has a strange hold over that girl.) vliv3) ((in wrestling etc) a manner of holding one's opponent: The wrestler invented a new hold.) chvat, hmat•- - holder- hold-all
- get hold of
- hold back
- hold down
- hold forth
- hold good
- hold it
- hold off
- hold on
- hold out
- hold one's own
- hold one's tongue
- hold up
- hold-up
- hold with II [həuld] noun((in ships) the place, below the deck, where cargo is stored.) nákladový prostor* * *• udržovat• udržet• uchopení• vytrvat• postavení• podržet• sevření• obsahovat• hold/held/held• držení• držet• činit -
14 swallow
I 1. ['swoləu] verb1) (to allow to pass down the throat to the stomach: Try to swallow the pill; His throat was so painful that he could hardly swallow.) polknout2) (to accept (eg a lie or insult) without question or protest: You'll never get her to swallow that story!) spolknout2. noun(an act of swallowing.) polknutí; lok- swallow up II ['swoləu] noun(a type of insect-eating bird with long wings and a divided tail.) vlaštovka* * *• vlaštovka• polknout• polykat• polknutí• spolknout• spolykat• jícen -
15 ape
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16 brush
1. noun1) (an instrument with bristles, wire, hair etc for cleaning, scrubbing etc: a toothbrush; He sells brushes.) kartáč(ek)2) (an act of brushing.) kartáčování3) (a bushy tail of a fox.) ohon4) (a disagreement: a slight brush with the law.) nepříjemnost (s), srážka2. verb1) (to rub with a brush: He brushed his jacket.) (vy)kartáčovat2) (to remove (dust etc) by sweeping with a brush: brush the floor.) (za)mést3) (to make tidy by using a brush: Brush your hair!) vykartáčovat4) (to touch lightly in passing: The leaves brushed her face.) lehce se dotknout•- brush away
- brush up
- give
- get the brush-off* * *• kartáčovat• kartáč -
17 dock
I 1. [dok] noun1) (a deepened part of a harbour etc where ships go for loading, unloading, repair etc: The ship was in dock for three weeks.) dok2) (the area surrounding this: He works down at the docks.) doky3) (the box in a law court where the accused person sits or stands.) lavice obžalovaných2. verb(to (cause to) enter a dock and tie up alongside a quay: The liner docked in Southampton this morning.) vjet do doku- docker- dockyard II [dok] verb(to cut short or remove part from: The dog's tail had been docked; His wages were docked to pay for the broken window.) zkrátit, useknout; snížit* * *• přístaviště• dok -
18 fawn
I [fo:n] noun1) (a young deer.) kolouch2) (( also adjective) (of) its colour, a light yellowish brown: a fawn sweater.) světle žlutohnědá barva; světle žlutohnědýII [fo:n] verb1) ((of dogs) to show affection (by wagging the tail, rolling over etc).) vrtět ocasem, lísat se2) ((with upon) to be too humble or to flatter (someone) in a servile way: The courtiers fawned upon the queen.) podlézat* * *• vrtět ohonem• plazit se• podlézat• světle žlutohnědý• srneček• srnec• světle žlutohnědá barva• kolouch• lísat se -
19 fin
[fin]1) (a thin movable part on a fish's body by which it balances, moves, changes direction etc.) ploutev2) (anything that looks or is used like a fin: the tail-fin of an aeroplane.) směrové kormidlo* * *• ploutev -
20 frog
[froɡ](a small jumping animal, without a tail, that lives on land and in water.) žába- frogman* * *• žába• žabka
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