No. 7,819 in Russian
корп
"Корп" in Russian can mean "corpse" (archaic) or refer to an abbreviation for "корпус" (corps or building unit).
In a sentence
Корп корабля был прочным и устоял перед бурей.
The hull of the ship was sturdy and withstood the storm.
Here, 'корп' is used as part of the word referring to 'hull' or the main body of a ship, indicating the structural aspect.
Строить корп новой школы начали весной.
The construction of the new school's building began in spring.
In this usage, 'корп' is short for 'корпус,' referring to a standalone building or facility, commonly used in a construction or institutional context.
Военный корп успешно выполнил задание.
The military corps successfully completed the mission.
Here, 'корп' represents 'corps,' indicating a specific unit or division within an organization, particularly in military terminology.
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