jaskółczy ogon

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Polish

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Etymology

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Literally, swallow tail.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /jasˈkuw.t͡ʂɘ ˈɔ.ɡɔn/
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  • Syllabification: jas‧kół‧czy o‧gon

Noun

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jaskółczy ogon m inan

  1. (idiomatic, woodworking) dovetail (type of joint where adjoining components are fastened by multiple tenons cut into wedge shapes resembling a dove's tail, which interlock with mortises having corresponding shapes)
    Synonyms: jaskółcze złącze, rybi ogon
  2. (idiomatic, military) hornwork, tenaille (type of fortification consisting of a pair of demi-bastions with a curtain wall connecting them and with two long sides directed upon the faces of the bastions, or ravelins of the inner fortifications, so as to be defended by them)

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