No. 12,069 in Polish
listwą
The Polish word "listwą" means "batten" or "strip" (a narrow, flat piece of material, often wood, metal, or plastic).
In a sentence
Zamontowałem listwę przypodłogową w salonie.
I installed the floor skirting in the living room.
The word 'listwa' is used here to denote a type of structural element, specifically a 'skirting' that is installed along the base where the walls meet the floor.
Podłączyłem telewizor do listwy zasilającej.
I connected the television to the power strip.
In this sentence, 'listwa' refers to a 'power strip,' an electrical device with multiple sockets to plug in various devices.
Malarz zagruntował listwę przed malowaniem.
The painter primed the strip before painting.
Here, 'listwa' is used to indicate a type of strip, likely in a decorative or preparatory context in carpentry or interior design.
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