No. 13,346 in Polish
ostrzelały
The Polish word "ostrzelały" means "shelled" or "fired upon" in English, typically referring to being subjected to gunfire or artillery.
In a sentence
Wojska ostrzelały pozycje wroga.
The troops fired at the enemy's positions.
In this sentence, 'ostrzelały' refers to the action of firing shots or shelling, specifically carried out by the troops.
Drzewa ostrzelały się ziarnami podczas silnego wiatru.
The trees unleashed their seeds during the strong wind.
Here, 'ostrzelały' is used figuratively to describe the dispersal of seeds from trees, likening it to firing or scattering.
Szturmujący ostrzelały ścianę zamku, chcąc wyważyć bramę.
The attackers fired at the castle wall in an attempt to break the gate.
In this usage, 'ostrzelały' again means the act of firing or shooting, this time pertaining to attackers targeting a structural element.
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