No. 4,195 in Catalan

esculls

"Esculls" means "reefs" or "obstacles."

In a sentence

Els esculls són elements naturals essencials per a la vida marina.
The coral reefs are essential natural elements for marine life.
In this context, 'esculls' refers to coral reefs, used as a noun.
Si no vigiles, pots trobar-te amb molts esculls al teu camí.
If you're not careful, you might encounter many obstacles in your path.
Here, 'esculls' is used metaphorically to mean 'obstacles' or 'challenges' faced.
Els esculls submarins poden ser perillosos per als navegants desprevinguts.
Underwater reefs can be dangerous for unprepared sailors.
In this situation, 'esculls' again refers to literal reefs but specifically underwater, emphasizing their potential hazards.

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