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чека́ — meaning in English

Cheka

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English meaning

  • cheka name The first of a succession of Soviet state security organizations, created in 1917.
  • cotter noun A pin or wedge inserted through a slot to hold machine parts 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

  1. noun A pin or wedge inserted through a slot to hold machine parts together.
  2. noun A cotter pin.

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