No. 8,057 in Catalan
corcoll
The Catalan word "corcoll" refers to the back of the neck or nape.
In a sentence
Vaig llegir un llibre sense corcoll.
I read a book without haste.
The word 'corcoll' is used metaphorically to express 'rush' or 'hurry' in this context.
Estava en un corcoll de gent al carrer.
I was in a bustle of people on the street.
Here, 'corcoll' denotes a crowded or overwhelming situation.
Organitzar la festa va ser un corcoll.
Organizing the party was a challenging task.
In this sentence, 'corcoll' refers to a complex or demanding effort.
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