Чека́ — meaning in English
Cheka
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English meaning
- cheka name The earliest in a series of Soviet state security organisations, established in 1917.
- cotter noun A metal pin or wedge pushed through a slot to hold parts of a machine together.
- key noun A shaped piece of metal used to open or lock a particular lock.
- linchpin noun A pin pushed through the end of an axle to keep a wheel from sliding off.
Senses
Чека́ is used for these senses in English:
- Cheka (historical) The first of a succession of Soviet state security organizations, created in 1917.
- cotter (mechanical engineering) A pin or wedge inserted through a slot to hold machine parts together.
- linchpin A pin inserted through holes at the end of an axle or shaft, so as to secure a wheel or shaft-mounted device.
- safety pin (military) The pin of a hand grenade, which prevents accidental detonation.
cotter — full definition
- noun A metal pin or wedge pushed through a slot to hold parts of a machine together.
- noun Another name for a cotter, the pin used to fix machine parts in place.
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