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zwis

//ˈzvis//
Polishnoun

Definitions

  1. 1.
    overhang (condition in which someone or something falls loosely by their weight, being fixed to something)
  2. 2.
    overhanging (simple exercise that involves grasping a high bar with the hands and lowering the body freely without touching the ground with the feet)
  3. 3.
    overhang, cornice (overhanging mass of a substance such as snow or ice)
  4. 4.
    overhang, cornice (horizontal fragment protruding from a rock face)
  5. 5.
    distance between a vertical line passing through the center of the front (or rear) wheel and a line parallel to this line marking the extreme front (or rear) point of the vehicle
  6. 6.
    greatest vertical distance between an overhanging cable and a line joining two points on which it is fixed to a structure
  7. 7.
    tilt of the aircraft to the left or right
  8. 8.
    decorative motif in the form of a bundle of leaves, flowers, or fruit hanging from a single point, placed on the walls or ceilings of a room
  9. 9.
    colloquialinterruption of the operation of a technical device, forcing it to be restarted
  10. 10.
    colloquialpendant lamp or part thereof on which a shade hangs
  11. 11.
    colloquialderogatorystate of indifference manifested by an unwillingness to take action or interest in something

Synonyms & related words

Word family
  • zwis męski
Synonyms
Related words (2)

Etymology

Deverbal from zwisać.

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