No. 11,634 in Polish
kleszczy
"Kleszczy" in English means "ticks" (parasitic arachnids).
In a sentence
Używam kleszczy, aby wyjąć gwoździe.
I use pliers to remove nails.
Here, 'kleszczy' refers to the tool 'pliers', showcasing its common usage in the context of manual work.
Na łące jest dużo kleszczy, uważaj.
There are many ticks in the meadow, be careful.
In this sentence, 'kleszczy' refers to the arachnid 'ticks', highlighting its use for insects.
Kleszczy używa się również w medycynie do chwytania małych elementów.
Forceps are also used in medicine for grasping small elements.
Here, 'kleszczy' indicates medical forceps, demonstrating its specialized meaning in healthcare.
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