věž — meaning in English

English meaning

• rook noun A large black European bird related to the crow, known for nesting in noisy colonies.
• sail noun A large piece of fabric rigged on a boat to catch the wind and drive it forward.
• tower noun A tall, narrow structure, either standing alone or forming part of a larger building.

Senses

věž is used for these senses in English:

• rook (chess) A piece shaped like a castle tower, that can be moved only up, down, left or right (but not diagonally) or in castling.
• sail (nautical) A piece of fabric attached to a boat and arranged such that it causes the wind to drive the boat along. The sail may be attached to the boat via a combination of mast, spars and ropes.
• sail A tower-like structure found on the dorsal (topside) surface of submarines.

rook — full definition

1. noun A large black European bird related to the crow, known for nesting in noisy colonies.
2. noun In chess, a piece shaped like a castle tower that moves in straight lines, horizontally or vertically.
3. verb To cheat or overcharge someone.

sail — full definition

1. noun A large piece of fabric rigged on a boat to catch the wind and drive it forward.
2. verb To travel across water using wind power or, more generally, by boat or ship.
3. verb To move smoothly and effortlessly through the air or through a situation.

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