No. 11,216 in Russian
губой
The word "губой" is the instrumental case form of "губа" (lip) in Russian, meaning "with a lip" or "using a lip."
In a sentence
Она накрасила губы новой помадой.
She applied a new lipstick to her lips.
Here, "губы" refers to lips (plural of "губа"), which are a part of the body.
Он улыбнулся, слегка приподняв угол губ.
He smiled, slightly raising the corner of his lips.
In this sentence, "губ" (genitive plural of "губа") is used to describe the position or shape of the lips.
Губой человек может добиться успеха в жизни.
A resourceful person can achieve success in life.
The word "губой" here is derived from "губа" (lip) in a figurative sense, implying a person who knows how to handle situations skillfully.
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