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1 know the ropes
(to understand the detail and procedure of a job etc.) vyznat se (v) -
2 rigging
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3 sisal
noun, adjective((of) a type of fibre from a kind of Central American plant, used in making ropes etc.) sisal(ový)* * *• sisal• druh rostliny -
4 tackle
['tækl] 1. noun1) (an act of tackling: a rugby tackle.) složení protihráče2) (equipment, especially for fishing: fishing tackle.) náčiní3) (ropes, pulleys etc for lifting heavy weights: lifting tackle.) kladkostroj4) (in sailing, the ropes, rigging etc of a boat.) takeláž2. verb1) (to try to grasp or seize (someone): The policeman tackled the thief.) chytit, složit (protihráče, protivníka)2) (to deal with or try to solve (a problem); to ask (someone) about a problem: He tackled the problem; She tackled the teacher about her child's work.) pustit se do; dotazovat se3) (in football, hockey etc, to (try to) take the ball etc from (a player in the other team): He tackled his opponent.) atakovat* * *• vypořádat se• řešit• obtěžovat• kladka -
5 strain
I 1. [strein] verb1) (to exert oneself or a part of the body to the greatest possible extent: They strained at the door, trying to pull it open; He strained to reach the rope.) natahovat (se); cloumat2) (to injure (a muscle etc) through too much use, exertion etc: He has strained a muscle in his leg; You'll strain your eyes by reading in such a poor light.) přepínat3) (to force or stretch (too far): The constant interruptions were straining his patience.) přepínat4) (to put (eg a mixture) through a sieve etc in order to separate solid matter from liquid: She strained the coffee.) (pře)cedit2. noun1) (force exerted; Can nylon ropes take more strain than the old kind of rope?) napětí2) ((something, eg too much work etc, that causes) a state of anxiety and fatigue: The strain of nursing her dying husband was too much for her; to suffer from strain.) (nervové) vypětí3) ((an) injury especially to a muscle caused by too much exertion: muscular strain.) namožení4) (too great a demand: These constant delays are a strain on our patience.) (přílišně) zatížený•- strained- strainer
- strain off II [strein] noun1) (a kind or breed (of animals, plants etc): a new strain of cattle.) plemeno2) (a tendency in a person's character: I'm sure there's a strain of madness in her.) dispozice3) ((often in plural) (the sound of) a tune: I heard the strains of a hymn coming from the church.) melodie* * *• tlak• vypětí• zatížení• plemeno• rasa• kmen• nápor• napětí• napnout• napínat• cedit• deformovat -
6 sling
1. [sliŋ] noun1) (a type of bandage hanging from the neck or shoulders to support an injured arm: He had his broken arm in a sling.) páska2) (a band of cloth etc worn over the shoulder for supporting a rifle etc on the back.) řemen3) (a looped arrangement of ropes, chains etc for supporting, hoisting, carrying and lowering heavy objects.) smyčkový závěs2. verb1) (to throw violently: The boy slung a stone at the dog.) hodit2) (to support, hang or swing by means of a strap, sling etc: He had a camera and binoculars slung round his neck.) zavěsit•* * *• sling/slung/slung• mrštit -
7 parachute
['pærəʃu:t] 1. noun(an umbrella-shaped piece of light, strong cloth etc beneath which a person etc is tied with ropes so that he etc can come slowly down to the ground from a great height: They made the descent from the plane by parachute; ( also adjective) a parachute-jump.) padák, padákem2. verb(to come down to the ground using a parachute: The troops parachuted into France.) seskočit padákem* * *• padák -
8 rig
[riɡ] 1. past tense, past participle - rigged; verb(to fit (a ship) with ropes and sails.) připevnit lana a plachty2. noun1) (an oil-rig.) vrtná věž2) (any special equipment, tools etc for some purpose.) vybavení, zařízení, výbava3) (the arrangement of sails etc of a sailing-ship.) plachtoví•- rigging- rig out
- rig up* * *• vrtné zařízení• vybavit• výbava• vystrojit• zmanipulovat• souprava• ovlivnit• lanoví• manipulovat• machinace -
9 swing
[swiŋ] 1. past tense, past participle - swung; verb1) (to (cause to) move or sway in a curve (from side to side or forwards and backwards) from a fixed point: You swing your arms when you walk; The children were swinging on a rope hanging from a tree; The door swung open; He swung the load on to his shoulder.) houpat (se), kývat se, přehodit si2) (to walk with a stride: He swung along the road.) rázovat3) (to turn suddenly: He swung round and stared at them; He is hoping to swing the voters in his favour.) otočit (se)2. noun1) (an act, period, or manner, of swinging: He was having a swing on the rope; Most golfers would like to improve their swing.) výkyv; obrat; švih2) (a swinging movement: the swing of the dancers' skirts.) kroužení3) (a strong dancing rhythm: The music should be played with a swing.) švih, rytmus4) (a change in public opinion etc: a swing away from the government.) odvrat5) (a seat for swinging, hung on ropes or chains from a supporting frame etc.) houpačka•- swinging- swing bridge
- swing door
- be in full swing
- get into the swing of things
- get into the swing
- go with a swing* * *• swing• swing/swung/swung• houpat• houpat se• kyv• kývat -
10 boatswain
['bəusn](an officer who looks after a ship's boats, ropes, sails etc.) loďmistr* * *• loďmistr -
11 bosun
['bəusn](an officer who looks after a ship's boats, ropes, sails etc.) loďmistr* * *• loďmistr -
12 nylon
noun, adjective((of) a type of material made from chemicals and used for clothes, ropes, brushes etc: a nylon shirt.) nylon; nylonový- nylons* * *• nylon -
13 tight
1. adjective1) (fitting very or too closely: I couldn't open the box because the lid was too tight; My trousers are too tight.) těsný2) (stretched to a great extent; not loose: He made sure that the ropes were tight.) natažený, utažený3) ((of control etc) strict and very careful: She keeps (a) tight control over her emotions.) přísný, strohý4) (not allowing much time: We hope to finish this next week but the schedule's a bit tight.) těsný2. adverb((also tightly) closely; with no extra room or space: The bags were packed tight / tightly packed.) natěsnaně- - tight- tighten
- tightness
- tights
- tight-fisted
- tightrope
- a tight corner/spot
- tighten one's belt* * *• těsný• pevný
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