No. 12,527 in Russian
колодка
"Колодка" in English means "block" or "brake shoe," often referring to a wooden or metal block used in various contexts.
In a sentence
Колодка была закреплена на веревке.
The block was secured on the rope.
In this sentence, 'колодка' refers to a block or clamp used in machinery or fastening systems.
Мастер вытащил обувную колодку из ботинка.
The craftsman removed the shoe last from the boot.
Here, 'колодка' refers to a shoe last, which is a solid form resembling a foot used in shoemaking to shape the footwear.
На старом замке висела потёртая колодка.
An old padlock hung on the worn lock.
In this context, 'колодка' signifies a padlock used to secure objects or places.
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