zęby smoka

Polish

Etymology

Literally, dragon's teeth. Possibly a calque of English dragon's teeth.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈzɛm.bɘ ˈsmɔ.ka/
  • Syllabification: zę‧by smo‧ka

Noun

zęby smoka nvir pl

  1. (military) dragon's teeth (square-pyramidal fortifications of reinforced concrete to impede the movement of tanks and mechanised infantry)
  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see ząb,‎ smok.

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