This is the 11950th most frequent Russian word.
заточки
The Russian word "заточки" can mean "sharpening" (plural) or "shivs/prison knives" depending on the context.
The word "заточек" here refers to sharpened tools, potentially handmade weapons or implements.
У него было несколько заточек в кармане.
He had several sharpened tools in his pocket.
In this sentence, "заточек" refers to tools designed for sharpening or carving.
Для работы над этим скульптурным проектом понадобилось много заточек разного размера.
For working on this sculpture project, many sharpening tools of different sizes were required.
The context of "заточки" here represents the act or the instances of sharpening something, particularly pencils.