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podkowa — meaning in English

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English meaning

horseshoe noun A U-shaped metal shoe nailed to a horse's hoof for protection.

Senses

podkowa is used for these senses in English:

black eye A periorbital hematoma; a visible bruise surrounding a person's eye; an assault causing such a bruise; the eye involved.
horseshoe The U-shaped shoe of a horse, now typically made of metal; by extension, a representation of this used to play the game horseshoes, hung as a luck charm, etc.

horseshoe — full definition

noun A U-shaped metal shoe nailed to a horse's hoof for protection.
noun Something shaped like this U, or one used as a good-luck charm.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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