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luk

//ˈluk//
Polishnoun

Grammatical form

luk is the genitive plural form of luka — “gap, blank.

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Definitions

  1. 1.
    hatch, hatchway (hole that leads into a ship's hold)
    • Masowce ładowane są przez luki.

      Bulk carriers are loaded through the hatchways.

  2. 2.
    bay, hold (compartment in a vehicle)
    • Pracownik lotniska zatrzasnął się w luku bagażowym samolotu.

      An airport employee trapped himself in the cargo hold of an airplane.

Synonyms & related words

Word family
  • lukowy

Etymology

Borrowed from German Luke.

Nominative
Singular
luk
Plural
luki
Genitive
Singular
luku
Plural
luków
Dative
Singular
lukowi
Plural
lukom
Accusative
Singular
luk
Plural
luki
Instrumental
Singular
lukiem
Plural
lukami
Locative
Singular
luku
Plural
lukach
Vocative
Singular
luku
Plural
luki

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