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wedge
/wedʒ/
noun
klin
Also
kawałek(m)
Definition
A piece of wood, metal, or other material having one thick end and one thin, sharp end, used for splitting or for tightening.
Examples
He used a wooden wedge to split the log.
Użył drewnianego klina, żeby rozłupać kłodę.
She cut a wedge of cheese.
Ukroiła kawałek sera.
Collocations
a wedge of cheesedrive a wedgeshoe wedge
verb
zaklinować
Also
wcisnąć
Definition
To force something into a narrow space or position; to fix or secure with a wedge.
Examples
He wedged the door open with a book.
Zaklinował drzwi książką.
The car was wedged between two trucks.
Samochód był wciśnięty między dwie ciężarówki.
Collocations
wedge openwedge inwedge between
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