No. 11,096 in Russian
гололед
Ice glaze or sleet creating a slippery surface.
In a sentence
Сегодня я опоздал на работу из-за сильного гололеда.
Today I was late to work due to severe ice on the road.
гололед - refers to the weather condition where roads are covered with ice, causing delays.
Из-за гололеда в городе произошло несколько аварий.
Several accidents occurred in the city because of icy roads.
гололед - emphasizes its role as a hazard causing accidents due to slippery roads.
На гололеде нужно быть особенно внимательным.
One should be especially careful during icy conditions.
гололед - refers to the state requiring increased vigilance when moving or driving.
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