jaskółczy ogon
Polish
Etymology
Literally, “swallow tail”.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /jasˈkuw.t͡ʂɨ ˈɔ.ɡɔn/
Audio (file) - Rhymes: -ɔɡɔn
Noun
- (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
- (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)
Declension
Declension of jaskółczy ogon
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | jaskółczy ogon | jaskółcze ogony |
| genitive | jaskółczego ogonu | jaskółczych ogonów |
| dative | jaskółczemu ogonowi | jaskółczym ogonom |
| accusative | jaskółczy ogon | jaskółcze ogony |
| instrumental | jaskółczym ogonem | jaskółczymi ogonami |
| locative | jaskółczym ogonie | jaskółczych ogonach |
| vocative | jaskółczy ogonie | jaskółcze ogony |
Further reading
- jaskółczy ogon in Wielki słownik języka polskiego, Instytut Języka Polskiego PAN
- jaskółczy ogon in Polish dictionaries at PWN
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